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Creating a Family Proclamation scrapbook
Ann Kerr and her family were showing a friend around Temple Square when she saw a display in a visitors center that had photos illustrating "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." She thought to herself, "I have enough pictures to illustrate every single line in the proclamation." And that's...
The Privilege of Being a Mormon Woman
This post is mistitled. It should read The Privilege of Being a Middle Class (American-Mormon) Married Woman. I admit that up front. We marry. We have a baby. We breastfeed them and change diapers. We potty train them and squish play dough. Then we walk them to school, and drive them to lessons....
To the Single Mom
It is a Sunday and my husband has been out of town for three days. I am sitting here in the midst of dirty dishes, noodle splattered floors, screaming children and somewhere in the very far background the sound of church music. I have two boys who can't find pants so they've opted for underwear...
Our mothers knew it
Mormon Life says: This is great. A post from a 18-year-old son giving some advice/his perspective to all the mothers of other teenage sons.
My boxes aren’t exactly packed, but I’ve been sorting through my clothes, searching for a sturdy bike lock and asking my mom a little more often than usual, “How do you cook _______?” In two weeks...
Annual Families Supporting Adoption conference; 'Together by Divine Design'
The process of adoption can be a very emotional and difficult road to travel. Whether an expectant single mother, a couple yearning to have a child, or a loving parent or friend who desires to comfort another involved in the process, adoption affects many. In an effort to encourage all involved...
The Modesty Freckle
My children were just in a play put on by the local college. The play was "101 Dalmations". It has always been one of my favorites. The kids all practiced and worked and auditioned. Anya was a chihuahua, Kayla was a poodle (french, I might add) and Miracle was the woman, Anita, in the play. They...
Mormon Motherhood Essay: “Betrayed By Diaper Wipes”
Mormon Life says: The transition of career woman to full-time motherhood.
Surrounded by cardboard boxes turned time capsules, I shifted through the newspaper clippings, pictures, and journals that made up my life so far. I lifted from one of these boxes a green leather...
Mother's Day Miracle
When I was about thirteen years old I was perfectly molded in the opinions of the current society. I had my life all planned out, and was sure that my plans were socially pleasing to all of my friends. I was also sure that my plans would ensure that I wouldn't turn out like my mother, who at the...
Don’t Wait to Educate
Your child is never too young to learn about appropriate sexual boundaries and what is comfortable touch and uncomfortable touch. I recently learned of a six year old boy who propositioned a six year old girl for sex. Even though this was alarming, it was not the first time I have heard of such...
The Choice: Joyful Family
The Very Ordinary Situation It was bed time and I was tired, but when I got home my husband and children were out on the trampoline having a popsicle. The first thought I had was to run out there with my star laser and pillow for a star party and maybe even sleep out. My second thought was...
Tips for making family videos better
How much of your family videos are "fast forward" portions? You know — the part where the kids or the spouse grumbles, "Can't we fast forward through this part?" Too many of our videotapes are centered on events — sporting events, birthdays, opening Christmas presents. We try to capture memories...
The Mom List
Mormon Life says: For all the Moms out there...
Now that I've had my baby (June 4, she's beautiful.), I'm ready to conquer the world! Awhile back I ran into this list of 99 Cool Things to do Before You Die, so I'm ready to start checking items...
Helping Kids Use Social Web Sites Safely
Microsoft.com offers the following ideas on How to help your kids use social Web sites more safely: These days, many kids draw little distinction between real life and online life. They may use social Web sites designed for children such as Webkinz or Club Penguin, or social Web sites designed...
Real Control! Help for Parents
Jeffrey R. Holland said, “…the only real control in life is self control.” I couldn’t agree more. You can control the settings on your computer, and control the television choices that come into your home. You can control all the things on your Family Standard (this is a document our family made...
Dreams, Visions, Movies: Tools for Meaningful Teaching
I remember the first time I successfully helped one of my five daughters with a life problem by relating it to a movie she had seen. Sara was only five at the time, and had come to me distraught over some interaction she’d had with a sister or friend. As so often happens with parents, I was...
