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Parenting Like “The Cleavers”

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Our kids are going to mess up. It’s just part of life. But do we sometimes worry more about what the neighbors might think than about keeping our focus on our children, who need our unconditional love as they learn from their mistakes?

We, as parents, are given the charge to create a home environment that is conducive to the spirit of God and that is also safe for mistakes to be made. If it is expected that everyone will make mistakes, then we can prepare to teach the consequences of those mistakes in our safe and loving environment, an environment where the Spirit is the teacher.

Read the rest of the story by Shiloah Baker at LDS Parenting.

 

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Of Apples, Lemons, Dandelions, and Wishes

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From the website Depressed (but not unhappy) Mormon Mommy, Laura shares her insights on how changing the way you look at something can make all of the difference.

Lemons, and depression, on their own are not inherently wonderful–but they certainly offer a lot of possibilities when you combine them with other good things.

 

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What helps you to see past the dandelions–and find the wishes? Leave us a comment.

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How to Avoid the Halloween Hangover

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yourLDSneighborhood News for Wednesday, 19 October, 2011

How do you avoid the seemingly inevitable Halloween hangover?

How do you have good, clean fun this Halloween and still have energy for November and December?

Read on for our best tips, then share yours in the comments.

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Coping Mechanisms

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We all find different ways to deal with what trouble us. (more…)

Love is All We Need

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Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

 

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Love is a powerful emotion. Whether we’re attempting to soothe an emotional child, take care of our bodies or corresponding with a birth mother who has made the ultimate sacrifice, we’re showing love. Love comes in all forms and ways, but the most important show of love comes from our Heavenly Father. (more…)

Time with Your Kids

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Let’s talk about parenting for a bit. Some of us have children to show for and some haven’t had the chance to bring spirits to this earth yet. Sometimes if the kids are acting up we may think it’s not all fun and games or we may believe that we’re at our wit’s end and can’t go on. (more…)
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