Review Of The Language Of The Mormon Pioneers
George W. Givens has compiled a fascinating guide to the language of the early Saints. This book will serve as a valuable resource for teachers, writers and those who love to read history. He opens with a summary of how language developed and ... [... more]
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Making Time For Mom
When I had two more children only 16 months apart, I nearly lost my resolve. However, the picture of my future teens hating me for having no life of my own haunted me. I decided, for reasons I no longer remember, that this chaotic time was when I ... [... more]
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Christmas Traditions
2. Set up your nativity scene a day at a time. Each year, I add one or more family home evening lessons on aspects of the nativity. Hold special family night lessons and each time, add a piece of the nativity referred to in that lesson. In ... [... more]
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Lds Children--Curous About The Pope?
Your children might be puzzled by the statements of some who think the Catholic Church made a "wrong" choice in selecting someone who would continue the traditions of their church, rather than "keeping up with the times." Explain that ... [... more]
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Help Your Child's Primary Teacher
Your child's teacher is most effective when she can focus on teaching, rather than discipline. The teacher can show a child the rules for her class, but the parents must teach the child self-discipline and courteous behavior. Expect him to sit ... [... more]
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Lost Pregnancy, A Loss Of Faith?
Another experience came to my mind as I contemplated the missionary’s desire to say the “right thing.” A friend of ours, many years ago, suddenly had a flat tire on a lonely stretch of highway in California. And much like the unfortunate traveler ... [... more]
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Coping With Religious Intolerance
If we can’t scripture chase or debate, how do we go about coping with intolerance? First, if a child is facing basic harassment (“How many mothers do you have?”) the child can be taught to walk away and go to an area near a teacher or other ... [... more]
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Getting To Church On Time
3. Plan for a peaceful, spirit-filled morning. You're more likely to be late if everyone is frantically running around the house, finishing lessons, locating supplies, and fighting for the bathroom. Have a schedule for anything that requires ... [... more]
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Faith In God Story Writing Requirement
Together, make a list of the things that happen in the story. One way to show this is to use an illustration. You might draw a ladder and have your child put the first event on the bottom rung, and keep moving upward. If a ladder is dull, he can ... [... more]
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Faith In God For Girls Ideas
Help your family by planning one week of nutritious meals. Try to include at least one favorite meal for each person in your family. Think about the costs of the food and how much time the meals take to prepare. On nights some people have to ... [... more]
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My Own Story
One teaching, central to all others, was the belief that God loved me and was kind and gentle. Despite hearing in some churches that I needed to fear Him, I could not. I loved Him and was certain that he loved me and wanted me with Him someday. A ... [... more]
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Preparing For Kindergarten Academics
5. Alphabet: Many schools now teach reading in kindergarten in an attempt to score high on standardized tests. Since this is too early for many children, they need to start early so they have plenty of time to master the skills. Read alphabet ... [... more]
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