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Prayer and Me

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I know Heavenly Father hears my prayers. I have felt His love enough times, while praying, that I can picture Him REALLY caring about me. I am so grateful for to know that Heavenly Father is there for me. You need to know this for yourself. Pray. Ask Him if He is there, and then

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Parent Listening Skills

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Active listening allows a parent to connect with their child. Connecting skills keep your relationship strong. You want your teens to trust that you will support their development. Active listening communicates that you REALLY care about your child. “Listen earnestly to anything [your children] want to tell you, no matter what. If you don’t listen

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Good, Better, or Best?

by J.D. Shaeffer We had stake conference over the weekend. For those of you unfamiliar with what that might be, it’s a large meeting where many members of the Church that live in close proximity of each other come together to hear from their leaders. It’s always a time filled with immense learning and I

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Take Responsibility as a Parent

This morning I was tired. The thought of supervising the kids on the summer goals seemed a burden. Funny. I had just written a question to pray about. “How can I teach my children to use their time wisely, make time for scripture reading, use their money wisely, and observe the commandments of God?” I

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