Parenting
Photo Gallery: Women Who Have Mothered Us
We asked you to tell us about everyday women who have made a difference. Now you can see their faces and read their stories. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mother-in-laws, My grandmother, Verla Butler Roundy, was an amazing woman. She was a mother to many of her grandchildren, and...
Hey, Moms: George Washington Wasn't Perfect Either
Today I almost forgot about my children’s school spring music program, but I did hurry and make it there unshowered. A few days ago I served fruit salad and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for dinner. And one morning last week when facing the duress of morning carpool, it’s possible that I might have threatened bodily harm on one of my children.
Photo Essay: Because Motherhood Is Just Like That
Nevada's "Young Mother of the Year," Montserrat Ventura, shares her thoughts on motherhood and life through some gorgeous pictures. See what it's all about. Corn. It took four full moons to grow. Another to dry. A couple of days in a lime bath and its ready for grinding into...
Keep A-Goin': Through Never-ending Laundry, Fighting Boys, and Crying Babies
“It was one of those mornings,” I said to my mom the other day when she called. She knew exactly what I meant. She had had plenty of hard mornings raising her five children. You know, those days where you wish you could just crawl back in bed and start over. I got up way too late to do...
Mom Physics
I have been married to a mother for 26 years--during which time I selflessly fed her ice chips while she birthed five kids--so I proclaim myself duly qualified to discuss motherhood. One thing I have learned is that not everyone realizes that physics plays a role in motherhood. I even found the...
For All the "Evil Stepmothers"
Has your title as "stepmother" left you feeling a bit out of place on Mother's Day? Unfortunately, sometimes stepmoms are portrayed in an unappealing light, but there are ways to fight the stereotypes and claim the holiday as a celebration of what a great mom--step or otherwise--you truly are.
Mothering One Moment at a Time
The Pacific Northwest is home of the Hoh Rain Forest, where the majority of the trees are several hundred years old. The forest is so dense that the only chance young seedlings have of survival is when one of the great trees falls. Light that was once unable to reach the ground now breaks through...
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...
7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Working Moms
Motherhood is a full-time job in and of itself. But that doesn’t mean all LDS mothers are in their ideal circumstances, and sometimes thoughtless words by well-meaning observers can cause women to become defensive about their lifestyle. Here are some phrases to avoid when speaking to mothers in the workforce. Get the other side—on what not to say to stay-at-home moms—here.
7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Stay-at-Home Moms
Motherhood is a full-time job in and of itself. But that doesn’t mean all LDS mothers are in their ideal circumstances, and sometimes thoughtless words by well-meaning observers can cause women to become defensive about their lifestyle. Here are some phrases to avoid when speaking to stay-at-home moms. Get the other side—on what not to say to working moms—here.
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...
Do Your Children Act Entitled?
Do your children seem to be demanding things you never had at their age? Are you frustrated with your kids and their lack of respect toward you and others? If so, you're not alone. There has been a shift in culture and expectations among young people today. “What’s in it for me?” is now the...
{LDS How-to} When a Missionary Struggles: How to Help
Even though your missionary may be thousands of miles away from home, you can still help him or her handle difficult situations during the mission. Missionaries can deal with a slew of issues, and as a parent, sibling, or friend reading and writing letters from afar, you may feel helpless. But...
20 Tips to Help Teens Through the "Awkward Stage"
Ah, adolescence. Aggravating acne. Lanky limbs. Varying voices. Plump perms. (Those yelps you hear are our mothers: “Perms were in, we tell you. In!”) Fast-forward to 2012, and our tweens and teens are facing the same issues and insecurities we did—albeit with much better hair. As your kids...
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