by Larry Richman | Sep 3, 2014
If you haven’t yet watched the LDS Face to Face event with David Archuleta, I highly recommend it for a family home evening or church youth activity. Back in June, LDS youth were invited to participate in a Face to Face live event with David Archuleta,...
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...
by Larry Richman | Aug 8, 2014
The Church has created a new online guide to help spouses and families affected by a loved one’s addictive behaviors. The guide provides help, hope, and healing. The Spouse and Family Support Guide helps spouses and family members personally heal from challenges...
by Larry Richman | Jul 28, 2014
FamilySearch has just released a new mobile app called FamilySearch Memories that gives you a way to preserve your memories so they are never forgotten and are shared from generation to generation. FamilySearch Memories makes it easy to collect, preserve, and share...
by Larry Richman | Jul 25, 2014
The following is from the Mormon.org blog: In this hectic world, keeping a family close together is getting harder and harder. One obvious answer to family unity is quality time. As with most things, it’s easier said than done. Use these 3 tips to make quality...
by Larry Richman | Jul 23, 2014
Be willing to take time away from technology and distractions and “be there” for your children and grandchildren. In the video below, “Parenting: Touching the Hearts of Our Youth,” Elder Robert D. Hales pleads, “Mothers and fathers, as...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2014
Enjoy watching this amazing video “Unto All the World: VanHulst Family Story” about one couple’s struggle to create a family. I love seeing how important their family is to them. Families are being grounded—they are being founded—in the gospel....
by Larry Richman | Jul 16, 2014
LDS Living has published an excellent article “12 Ways Pornography Leaks Into Your Home (and How to Stop Them).” The article describes ways pornography may be leaking into your home without you even knowing it. The article also includes recommendations on...
by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2014
I would love to hear your ideas about a home-centered approach for teaching the gospel, with Church programs playing a support role. We are taught that “the home is the basis of a righteous life and no other instrumentality can take its place.” That means that parents...
by Larry Richman | Jul 7, 2014
The new book Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen A. Jenson gives parents a way to talk to their kids about a very difficult topic in an honest, upfront way that your kids can understand. It is a read-aloud story about a mom...
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2014
Annual training for stake and ward auxiliary leaders is now available online at annualtraining.lds.org. Improving Learning and Teaching in the Home and the Church The training material is focused on principles that guide learning and teaching in the Savior’s way....
