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What (and What Not) to Say to Someone with Disabilities
As a mother of two disabled children, I have learned that most people want to treat those of differing abilities with kindness, but they don’t know how. Here are some suggestions to improve your sensitivity towards these wonderful children. I pushed the cart through the crowded aisles, shaking...
Teaching Kids Money Sense
In today’s economic conditions, it is more important now than ever to teach kids about money and financial responsibility. Yet many parents are unsure how to raise their kids with an appreciation for financial values. “Don’t use real money. Use that magic piece of plastic.” Those...
15 Tips on How to Treat Your Pregnant Wife
Take a hint from this experienced husband and father of five, and your expecting wife will be so impressed and even more grateful for your kind words and thoughtful acts of service. Several years ago, my wife was pregnant with our fifth child, and our oldest was eight. She was a...
Child Safety During Disasters
Disasters can cause panic, fear, and greatly traumatize those involved. Preparation for these conditions ahead of time can minimize the stress of the event, and promote safety for you and your children. Get some easy and valuable tips that will give you and your children peace of mind. Whether a...
Holiday Weekend Idea: Christmas Fun and Christmas Spirit
This weekend during your down time, consider focusing on the Spirit of Christmas by spending fun time with the family and reading and studying a Christmas message. Here are some great resources for family ideas, Christmas stories, devotionals, and even a little family history. Family Fun Bake...
Miscarriage: How to Heal and How to Help
Anyone who has recovered from a miscarriage knows how painful and long the mourning process can be. For those experiencing this loss, and for those who hope to comfort one who has miscarried, read firsthand experiences and ideas for coping. When I discovered I was pregnant with my first baby, each...
Tips for When Unemployment Hits Home
What can you do when unemployment, the monster that hides between the cubicles of your office building, strikes? Oftentimes, losing a job brings feelings of depression, inadequacy, and shame—emotions that are detrimental to one’s well-being. But losing a job shouldn’t mean losing hope. Make the most of this challenge with some timely advice.
20 Ways to Unplug from TV
People today watch a lot of television. Find the best tips to get your family to turn off the TV and try new activities. The television is on for 6 hours and 47 minutes each day in the average American home, adding up to 250 billion hours of TV watched by Americans annually. That's a lot. Even...
Fighting the Battle Against Pornography
Pull the rug out from under pornography. Brush up on why we need to worry, who pornography is affecting, how to prevent it, how to get help, and why—amidst this daunting plague—there is still overwhelming hope. Pornography is an issue that’s been swept under the rug for years. But it’s...
Supporting Military Families
In the ranks of today’s Latter-day Saints, there are thousands of Saints who serve, or have served, in the armed forces. These Saints are soldiers 24 hours a day, and whether located overseas or at home bases, they continually fight battles in an effort to maintain the freedoms we enjoy. While we...
10 Ways to Reinvent Your Sunday
Looking for ways to improve your Sabbath day experience? Here are our best ideas for making your day of rest better and easier. Let’s face it—sometimes Sundays aren’t as enjoyable or fulfilling as we’d like them to be. Between the stress of getting the family—and yourself—ready for...
Savvy Christmas Shopping: Cyber Monday
It’s been said, “Christmas is a race to see which gives out first: your money or your feet.” With computer-enhanced living, we are given the option of shopping online—saving your feet—but does it really save your money? There are a few things to carefully consider before clicking. Cyber...
Savvy Christmas Shopping: Black Friday
Nowadays we can usually pick our poison when it comes to Christmas shopping—online or in the store. There are advantages and disadvantages to both; however, knowing the pros, cons, and some tricks ahead of time will help you make the most of holiday shopping. Black Friday Many people think the...
Thankful Jar
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” ~Aldous Huxley Sometimes it feels like the two least-used words in the English language are "thank you." It's sad how busy we get and easily forget to be thankful. But that can change! In...
Top 10 Water Safety Rules for Kids
You can find some great general guidance for water safety at LDS Living's article "Water Know-how." For more specific rules on maintaining safety, check out this Top 10 list. Stay away from open water in your...
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