Top Ten Gifts for Expectant Mothers
- Pregnancy book
- Maternity pillow
- Photo album/disposable camera
- Maternity shop gift certificate
- Anti-morning-sickness kit
- Home spa kit
- Lotion (e.g. Belly Butter)
- Foot massager and toe-nail polish
- Basket filled with diapers, bottles, bibs, booties
- Congratulatory card
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Reconsidering Sleepovers
by Wendy Green
I remember sleepovers from my childhood. I was a less-active youth and didn’t always have solid “do not’s” from my single-parent father, which often left the door open to participate in sleepover activities that would not have occurred in my home. Read more >
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Ending the Chore War
by LDS Living Staff
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. Read more >
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Extra Good
by Kate Ensign-Lewis
Involvement in extracurricular activities has become a rite of passage for children. Experts cite the benefits of an involved child, but others have started to identify increased stress from overscheduling. What is the good in these activities, and how do we balance them in order to avoid too much of a good thing? Read more >
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Managing the Snack Attack
by Heidi Cutler
Once kids are aware that something called sugar exists,
that’s all they seem to want. Snacking at our house was
becoming more and more unhealthy, and more and more
frequent. Then we used the idea of a store as a way to teach
a few concepts to our kids. The kids are healthier, more
money-savvy, and having fun! Read more >
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Choosing the Right Pet
by Kate Ensign-Lewis
Pet ownership is a big step for a family and there are many considerations to
take into account besides the type of animal. So which type of pet is best for your
family? Here are some tips to help you decide. Read more >
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Teaching Your Children to Fly
by Merrilee Boyack
Few parents of my acquaintance have an actual overall
plan for raising their children. They have a vague idea
that they will feed and clothe their children and watch
them until they grow big enough that the government
says it’s legal to send them out on their own. Perhaps
somewhere along the line they might teach them
a thing or two. But most parents simply approach
parenting on a day-to-day basis. Read more >
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For Leaders: Young Women Camp Ideas
by Kiku Beaufort
Young Women camp can be the highlight of the summer for many girls, but it can be tricky for you to enjoy it too if you are completely consumed in the logistics of pulling off a successful camp. Here are some tips to help make the process a little easier on you so hopefully you can enjoy camp just as much as everyone else! Read more >
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New Opportunities to Learn the Value of Work
Not very long ago, almost all boys grew up in the great outdoors—running around barefoot, jumping off hay stacks, fishing in the stream, and just being boys. But times have changed, and many boys these days are lucky if they have a yard at all, let alone wide open spaces to explore. Read more >
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Tips for Homework Success
by LDS Living Staff Writer
Now that the school year is in full swing, keeping up with everything that's going on can be a full-time job. Here are five tips on how to help your child succeed in the homework war. Read more >
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Signs of a Struggle
by Jennifer C. Jones
They could be your son, your little brother, or the boy next door. They have endearing smiles and typical teen banter. But these boys are very different. When other little boys were playing soccer, building Pinewood Derby cars, or preparing for baptism, these boys were looking at pornography. Sometimes it took their parents years to find out and seek treatment. Read more >
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Finding the Perfect Nanny
Working parents are not the only ones hiring nannies these days. In fact, many families with a parent at home during the day are also relying on nannies, housekeepers, or other domestic help to ease some of the stress of their busy lives. Read more >
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School Days
by Janine Baadsgard, LDS Living Magazine, Sep/Oct Issue
Summer vacation has ended, and parents everywhere are scrambling to get themselves and their children back into the school routine. The daily essentials of beach towels and sunscreen are quickly being replaced with backpacks and new shoes, and moms and dads will soon realize they have merely traded summer adventures like a road trip to the Grand Canyon for school adventures like helping their kids construct the Eiffel Tower out of Popsicle sticks for social studies class. Read more >
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Safe Surfing
by Josi Kilpack
Remember how cool call waiting was when it first came out and how you could talk to two friends on the phone with three way calling? Didn’t the communication options of our day seem hi tech? Could any of us have imagined just how much the world would change by the time our kids were taking the SAT? Read more >
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The Gobble Bag
by Amy Ambridge
At night, after my children go to bed, I look around the house and become discouraged at what I see. There are toys in the family room, jackets and stuffed animals strewn all over the stairs, and dirty dishes mingled with crayons on the counter. At least, that’s the way it used to be. Read more >
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Surviving a Road Trip…with Kids!
by Julie King
The weather is warm and summer is here. Highways are becoming jammed as families head off for their summer vacations. Families all over will be climbing into minivans and SUVs to visit a national park, see grandparents, or explore a new destination. Read more >
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Eight Minutes and Eternity
by Wendy Ellison
It wasn’t that unusual; I’d been greeted by the anxious look and tapping foot many times before. It doesn’t matter how long my children keep me waiting—they are not happy when they have to wait for me. I don’t blame them. Time spent waiting is time wasted. Read more >
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“I Can’t Get Anything Done”
by Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard
“I didn’t get anything done today,” I complained at the end of a long day as I tucked the new baby in her crib and sighed. “I feel exhausted, but the house and the kids look as messy as they did when the day started.” Read more >
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Helping Children Who Have Transgressed
by Allan K. Burgess, Helping Your Children Stay Morally Clean, 61-69.
There are no guarantees when working with our children, because they have desires, minds, and wills of their own. Occasionally, in spite of everything that we do, some children end up making poor decisions, and a few lose their chastity. It is important in these situations to realize that all is not lost. There are many things we can do to help our children find their way back again. Read more >
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How Grandparents Succeed
by William B. Smart, Messages for a Happier Life, 95-97.
Because we learn more by example than by precept, funerals can be among the most instructive meetings we attend. Who can hear tributes paid to the life of one who dies strong in faith and beloved for service without taking new resolve to emulate that faith and service? Read more >
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Mind Your Manners
by Jordan Marie Williams
The holiday season is finally here and your calendar is quickly filling up with special family gatherings and events. But all you can think about is how your kids will (or won’t) behave. Here are a few ideas for helping your children develop great manners—at the holidays or at any time. Read more >
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How to Get Kids Talking
by Dr. Cindy Dormer
If you’re like me, you want your kids to fill you in on everything that goes on in their school day. But when you ask them about it, you receive little more than, "Fine." Read more >
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A Lesson in Excellence
by Joseph Walker
I don’t think I’ll ever forget the summer that Joe turned pro. For several years, my eldest son had been mowing the grounds at the Walker Estate. But that year our neighbors in the duplex across the street offered to pay Joe to do the same for them. It wasn’t a big job, but it provided enough income to keep him in cologne, styling gel, and a pair of fashionably baggy shorts. Read more >
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