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Preventing West Nile Virus

Every day we are faced with the challenge of protecting our homes and families from pests. Every year I battle ants, spiders and bees. Right now, it is prime mosquito season here in Utah. We are luckier than most places because it’s such a dry climate but that doesn’t mean we are immune. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus so it’s important to protect your family. In most cases the infection is mild, but one in five people develop severe symptoms. Most of us take the usual precautions. Bug spray, citronella candles outside, wearing long sleeved shirts and long pants … Continue reading →

An FHE For Small Children- Thanksgiving Lesson with a Twist

It seems that there is a popular story that I am just discovering as a parent called, The turkey with the terrible temper. It is all about teaching your children how to control their anger. I decided since it went along with the theme of turkeys, it would be a good topic to address the week of Thanksgiving. After all, my kids were talking about turkeys a lot anyway it seemed that week! But, I thought to put a twist on it, we would also talk about being thankful in the same lesson. This is what I came up with. … Continue reading →

Every Sunday

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Do you ever wonder how much your child is actually learning in Primary? Do you wonder if they are “getting it”? More importantly, do you worry about whether or not you are teaching them enough about the Gospel when you have those opportunities come up, or even when you don’t? I do. But, I am continually surprised by how much my daughter is learning, in fact. She is 5 and in the CTR class at church. She is not a morning person. We have the reverse block, which puts primary first at 9 am. I look over at her and … Continue reading →

Is Your Child Too Attached?

People homeschool for so many reasons. For us, it’s not so much the focus on academics or religion that is the draw. It’s more the focus on family and attachment. Yet, if you say that you want to protect your child from the bullies of the world and allow your child to grow up connected to family, some people think that this is wrong. But why would it be wrong? Like all small mammals, young children are supposed to be with their parents in the early days, not only in a community of peers who are just as confused about … Continue reading →

Autistic Children and Thanksgiving Dinner

If you have an autistic child, you are most likely more than use to the troubles that large gatherings and loud settings can lead to. Nevertheless, Thanksgiving is the time of year when families get together to celebrate their blessings and you don’t want to skip the festivities. With a little planning, you can enjoy Thanksgiving with your family and so can your child. Whether you are planning a Thanksgiving feast at your home, or going to a family member’s home, take into consideration the fact that your child may need a safe place away from all of the stimulation … Continue reading →

Back-to-School Bedtime Routine: Mommy vs. the Sun

Bittersweet sun, how I loved you. And by loved I mean worshipped. And by worshipped I mean in the unhealthiest ways possible. My love affair with the sun began as a young girl. Growing up in Hawaii, that scorching ball of fire in the sky was a constant companion. Not only did its rays provide me with a luminous glow that made my dingiest white shirts look radiant, but the sun also had a way of warming my inner being. Our adoration for each other deepened after I moved to the Upper Midwest. (Nine-month long Wisconsin winters will do that.) … Continue reading →

FHE: Focus on Family Time

Family home evening is a time to gather your family together each week. It is about more than teaching your family the gospel. This is an essential and important part of family home evening, but one of the most powerful things that family home evening does is that it draws your family together and makes them stronger. As you spend time together as a family focusing on the gospel and getting to know each other, you build bonds that last. These bonds can carry your children through their most difficult times. If you are having a difficult time holding family … Continue reading →

Family Home Evening: Troubleshoot Your Problems

Family home evening and family council are designed to help you bring more focus in your family life. At times it may feel like you are just going through the motions to meet each week as a family with family home evening or that your family council meetings are not as effective as you would like them to be. It is important to make the most of the time that you have together as a family. If you feel that your family home evenings are not effective ask yourself these five questions, and you will likely find yourself back on … Continue reading →

Change Up Your Family Home Evenings

If family home evening time is becoming more difficult or a bit monotonous, it may be time to try a new routine to make the lessons more effective. Everyone loves change and changing up your family home evening lessons may make the night more effective for everyone in your family. One easy way to start is to find a new source for lesson material. If you have been using the same manual find a new one. If you have been using the church magazines, try using a manual. You can even come up with lesson ideas and stories on your … Continue reading →

Make Family Home Evening Happen

Family home evening is a time to gather your children and to teach them the gospel each week. It is also a time to create a strong family bond and lasting memories. It should be a positive experience each week, and it is important that we put every effort into having family home evening on a regular basis. It is easy to allow other things to interfere with our family home evening lessons. It is important to make family home evening the priority. This means scheduling one night a week when that happens. The church recommends Monday nights, but sometimes … Continue reading →