Tagged with "Family"
Skyping Missionaries for High Tech Tender Moments
MR says: This is such a cool new allowance for missionaries to be able to Skype. Twenty years ago, could you have imagined it would be a reality today? In the run up to Mother's Day, I was a bit outspoken about taking care of our wives and mothers. It made for interesting conversation, and added pressure on...
Is the Sabbath still relevant?
MR says: Always an interesting topic for discussion, that seems to change with families as they grow. How do you approach the Sabbath? Once upon a time, in a little land called America, the Sabbath was a day of rest. Shops closed. Church bells rang. Girls in white stockings and patent-leather shoes and boys...
Family Reunions 101
Well, it's happened again. Another summer is coming and it's clear that if there's going to be a family reunion, you'll have to plan it yourself. Before you pull your hair out at the thought of matching T-shirts and meals for a hundred picky eaters, take a deep breath and read on. By the time...
World Congress of Families: Interview with Shelly Locke, Founder of The Power of Mothers
MR says: It's kind of surprising that something like this would attract the negative attention it does. At dinner I had a wonderful opportunity to interview Shelly Locke, former Utah's 2007 Young Mother of the Year and delegate to the United Nations and The Howard Center for Religious Studies, humanitarian...
Homage to the Home: Why Society Needs Strong Families
MR says: A commentary by the Church on the importance of family. The Church periodically publishes commentaries on important topic issues, as guided by input from writers, researchers, and general authorities. We hear it all the time: “The family is the basic unity of society.” But do we, as a society,...
LDS Church's recent commentary on the need for strong families: Why it works
MR says: This article about a recently published commentary on the Church's Newsroom site includes quotes from several social science experts on why this topic is an important topic for *everyone,* not just religious groups. Read the Church's official commentary here.
Ken & Kate Plus 8
MR says: Some laughs to be had. Even with one, I struggle to get anywhere on time . . . Ken Craig recently announced on his blog that he and is wife are expecting their 8th child. They recognize that this is not normal in this day and age. Ken cites comedian Jim Gaffigan, father of 5, who said, “Big...
Mormon-affiliated group offers help, hope to suicide survivors
MR says: These parents lost both sons (one to an accident, one to suicide after he lost the other). Now their working with the Church to reach out to those in similar situations. As young brothers, Kris and Kourt McGuire often spent hours chasing the shimmering dragonflies that floated above a lush, green...
Modesty: It's for Boys, Too
LDS girls are constantly reminded to be careful of their hemlines and sleeve lengths. But are we doing enough to teach our boys about modesty? Recently, my 13-year-old son began lifting weights after school. As a result, he has developed large, well-defined biceps. Anxious to show off his new...
10 Ways to End the Chore War
Getting kids to help with the chores can seem like more work than it's worth, but in the end, teaching kids to work is worth more than you know. Getting kids to do work can be difficult, but in a society that's constantly pawning off work to others, knowing how to work is more valuable and...
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Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Lesson 9: "Sacred Family Relationships"
"[The Lord] has shown us that if we are faithful we will associate with each other in an immortal and glorious state; that those connections formed here, that are of the most enduring character, shall exist in eternity." -President Lorenzo Snow Get the full lesson "Sacred Family Relationships"...
Families be aware: FCC wants to allow more swearing, nudity on TV
MR says: Have you heard about this? Definitely something to educate yourself about. For those of you who haven’t heard, FCC may modify its swearing and nudity policy. In short, the new policy will allow (a) isolated s-words and f-words in TV shows, and (b) short presentations of female frontal nudity....
Dave Says: Charging Siblings Rent?
When you've got younger siblings living with you, how do you arrange the rent situation? Dave says if they're working towards good goals in school and work, then charging them rent may do more damage to your relationship than the good it does your bank account. Dear Dave, My younger sister...
Family of four receives LDS mission calls on same day
MR says: WOW--so cool! The family consists of a mom, her daughter, and her twin sons. Four members of a South Jordan family opened LDS mission calls on the same night. When the LDS missionary age change was announced, that meant the family of four could go on a mission one year earlier. A mother and her...
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