Elder David A. Bednar
We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we are more faithful in learning, living, and loving the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Suggestion Number One:
Express Love--and Show It
Feeling the security and constancy of love from a spouse, a parent, or a child is a rich blessing. Such love nurtures and sustains faith in God. Such love is a source of strength and casts out fear (see Joyn 4:18). Such love is the desire of every human soul. We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we express love--and consistently show it.
Suggestion Number Two:
Bear Testimony--and Live It
As disciples of the Savior, we are not merely striving to know more; rather, we need to consistently do more of what we know is right and become better.
Suggestion Number Three:
Be Consistent
Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
CLOTHES CALLS
How do you help your kids get dressed and out the door?
1. Dress a Mini-Me: To help my daughter choose her school and church outfits, I traced her figure on a large piece of cardboard, then cut around the shape, punched a hole in the top, and hung it from a nail on the wall. Each evening, we pick out her clothes for the next day and use clothespins to attach them to the doll. Mia adds jewelry, socks, and shoes as well as her book bag and lunch bos. Now mornings go more smoothly and are more fun too. (Renee Gidcumb)
2. Go Halvsies: Each night before bed, we have our 5-year-old daughter, pick out either a top or a bottom to wear the next day. (Since we pack away out-of-season clothes, all her options are weather-appropriate.) My husband or I then select a corresponding piece. This way, our daughter gets the power of choice--and a matching outfit. (Lisa Arenas)
3. Make a Weather Spinner: I made a simple chart with a spinning arrow in the middle. Everymorning I check the weather report, then point the arrow toward the correct weather symbol. Next to each, I've listed the types of garments that my kis can choose. This is a fun way to give them a little more say about what they wear. (Kristen Goodwin)
From FamilyFun Magazine December/January 2010
1. Dress a Mini-Me: To help my daughter choose her school and church outfits, I traced her figure on a large piece of cardboard, then cut around the shape, punched a hole in the top, and hung it from a nail on the wall. Each evening, we pick out her clothes for the next day and use clothespins to attach them to the doll. Mia adds jewelry, socks, and shoes as well as her book bag and lunch bos. Now mornings go more smoothly and are more fun too. (Renee Gidcumb)
2. Go Halvsies: Each night before bed, we have our 5-year-old daughter, pick out either a top or a bottom to wear the next day. (Since we pack away out-of-season clothes, all her options are weather-appropriate.) My husband or I then select a corresponding piece. This way, our daughter gets the power of choice--and a matching outfit. (Lisa Arenas)
3. Make a Weather Spinner: I made a simple chart with a spinning arrow in the middle. Everymorning I check the weather report, then point the arrow toward the correct weather symbol. Next to each, I've listed the types of garments that my kis can choose. This is a fun way to give them a little more say about what they wear. (Kristen Goodwin)
From FamilyFun Magazine December/January 2010
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