Parents who give support to their children doing online school at home can help the situation, turning a seemingly disaster into a blessing. A positive attitude is KEY. My sister Catherine is a great example of this. The following video speaks for itself. You may notice how her attitude makes all the difference in her …
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Piano lessons refine a child, teach self discipline, and develop a life skill that enriches the home and community. Piano Lesson Tips for Parents: Own a piano, not an electric keyboard, where the keys are so easy to push down that they aren’t exercising, thus strengthening their fingers enough to be able to play a …
Parenting Tips are all around us, but which ones can you trust? Trust this book. Lorraine Alldredge compiled her best advise in this parenting treasure. These tried and true ideas if you are: Frustrated by bored children watching too much on Netflix? Upset because your kids are spending too much time on video games? Looking …
When Duncan and I saw each other for the first time I was 23. Duncan was 26, a TA at ASU and about to get his masters degree in geography. I had been ward hopping, which you were allowed to do back then, and prayerfully settled in on University 1st Ward. As is customary, I …
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Remember by Claudia Goodman Who will raise their voice for the family? Who’ll defend the rights of our liberty? Come preserve your own, in the srength of God and home. All who will rejoice in this privilege Let them now maintain freedom’s heritage Come with fervent zeal. Join us on the battlefield. CHORUS: Remember our …
Having Christmas on Sunday in 2016 may, at first, have seemed inconvenient. I understand. We all want to enjoy our family and open gifts and stay at home on the biggest holiday of the year. Upon thinking about it longer, what is good about having Christmas on Sunday? Well, most of all, we dressed up …
What advice do you have for parenting adult children? This is a big and very good question. I have three adult kids, but am new at this because they are only 23, 21, and 18. It reminds me of when I would ask my mom, who had eleven children, a question about potty training. “Well, …
Why do I post? – Because I want to spread the FACT that raising a family is rewarding, even though it is a mixed bag of hardship, pleasant surprises, pain, sweet love, disappointment and long lasting joy. – Because I would love to know that someone learned from my mistake or experience instead of having …