Receiving Children

“It is a crowning privilege of a husband and wife who are able to bear children to provide mortal bodies for these spirit children of God. We believe in families, and we believe in children.”

“We express deep gratitude for the enormous faith shown by husbands and wives (especially our wives) in their willingness to . . . → Read More: Receiving Children

“Motherhood is not a hobby.”

“Many voices in the world today marginalize the importance of having children or suggest delaying or limiting children in a family. My daughters recently referred me to a blog written by a Christian mother (not of our faith) with five children. She commented: “[Growing] up in this culture, it is very hard to get a . . . → Read More: “Motherhood is not a hobby.”

Tell stories of Jesus Christ

“The stories of Jesus can be like a rushing wind across the embers of faith in the hearts of our children. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” 8 The stories of Jesus shared over and over bring faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strength to the foundation of testimony. . . . → Read More: Tell stories of Jesus Christ

Teaching our children to love the prophets (and getting ready for conference)

“It is when children are young that parents must be innovative in helping them develop good habits regarding conference participation. As our children are given opportunities to observe and learn the role of these special witnesses, they will receive a spiritual confirmation of the sacred calling of their Church leaders, and they will feel a . . . → Read More: Teaching our children to love the prophets (and getting ready for conference)

Nurture

Mothers are primarily responsible for the NURTURE of their children.
The Family: A Proclamation to the World

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