by Larry Richman | Mar 19, 2015
Studies show that managing technology and social media are among the top challenges facing today’s teens. They are the tail end of the millennials, a group that is more tech savvy and socially connected than previous generations. But they are also among the most...
by Larry Richman | Mar 2, 2015
LDS Family Services has announced a groundbreaking new deal with the world’s largest adoption website, Adoption.com. The two organizations are working together to increase adoption opportunities for hopeful adoptive LDS parents. Adoption.com has created a free...
by Larry Richman | Feb 26, 2015
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by Larry Richman | Feb 20, 2015
The Church has published a new family home evening lesson to help parents teach their children about sexual intimacy. Many parents avoid addressing the topic of sexual relations and sexuality with their children. Some parents incorrectly assume that talking about sex...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2015
The following is from page 73 of the February Ensign magazine. Learn together. During family scripture time and everyday teaching moments, discover the gospel together. Pray together. As you call on Heavenly Father, you will find that He loves each of you. Hold family...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2015
Having trouble finding appropriate activities for the Sabbath day? Family history is a great Sunday activity to get the family engaged. Here are three simple ideas you can use with your family: Find a name and take it to the temple. See a simple way to find your...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2015
To encourage learning and teaching as a family in the home, each issue of the Friend magazine provides activities, suggestions, and ideas that parents can use for family home evening, family scripture study, and other informal teaching opportunities. Beginning in...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2015
The more children know about their family history, the better they are able to handle stressful situations. Family history helps children realize that they are a part of something bigger than themselves. Family stories help children learn that they can overcome trials...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2014
The Church has published a series of family home evening lessons to help parents discuss pornography with their children and to equip children with skills to respond appropriately to pornographic content they likely will be exposed to. The following lessons can be...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2014
Registration is open for RootsTech, February 11–14, 2015, the world’s largest family history conference with tens of thousands of participants worldwide. The Family Discovery Day is on Saturday, February 14, 2015. It is a free, fun, and informative day to help...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2014
The following is from the Mormon.org blog: When life gets crazy, and your downtime is minimal, consider using these four simple tips for improving your daily scripture study. 1. Set a regular time every day Make a point to sit down at the same time every day – whether...
by Larry Richman | Aug 30, 2014
“Parents can sometimes feel trampled by the stampede of tablets and smartphones and overwhelmed by the accessibility of media on the Internet. It’s true that media and technology can be dangerous when left to run unchecked in our families; however, like wild...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2014
The Mormon.org Blog has written this nice summary of The Family: A Proclamation to the World: In 1995, leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) released “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” a document outlining...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2014
Did you know that you can get a bachelors degree for under $10,000 while staying near your home? Pathway is a low-cost educational opportunity that combines online courses with local gatherings. You can gain valuable skills that will serve you throughout your life....
by Larry Richman | Aug 8, 2014
Sunday is a great day to spend time with your family and friends. The Mormon.org blog has published a list of 10 family activities you may want to consider: 1. Visit family or friends, or invite someone over that might need a friend. Consider requesting Mormon...