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The World Seeks to Undermine Womanhood and Motherhood

"Mothers and daughters play a critical role in helping each other explore their infinite possibilities, despite the undermining influences of a world in which womanhood and motherhood are being corrupted and manipulated."

M. Russell Ballard, "Mothers and Daughters," Ensign, May 2010, 18

Topics: Womanhood

7 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

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The Most Important Assignments Are in the Family

"Our most important and powerful assignments are in the family. They are important because the family has the opportunity at the start of a child's life to put feet firmly on the path home. Parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles are made more powerful guides and rescuers by the bonds of love that are the very nature of a family."

Henry B. Eyring, "Help Them on Their Way Home," Ensign, May 2010, 23

Topics: Family

11 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

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Let Love Abound in Our Actions

"Let us lower our voices in our homes. Let love abound and find expression in our actions. May we walk the quiet ways of the Lord, and may prosperity crown our labors."

Gordon B. Hinckley, "An Humble and a Contrite Heart," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 89

Topics: Love

8 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

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Parents Need to Regularly Read and Study the Book of Mormon with Their Children

"Regular reading of and talking about the Book of Mormon invite the power to resist temptation and to produce feelings of love within our families. And discussions about the doctrines and principles in the Book of Mormon provide opportunities for parents to observe their children, to listen to them, to learn from them, and to teach them."

David A. Bednar, "Watching with All Perserverance," Ensign, May 2010, 41

Topics: Parenthood, Book of Mormon

18 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

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Advice to Parents of Wandering Children

“The story of the prodigal son gives us all hope. The prodigal remembered home, as will your children. They will feel your love drawing them back to you. Elder Orson F. Whitney, in a general conference of 1929, gave a remarkable promise, which I know is true, to the faithful parents who honor the temple sealing to their children: ‘Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold.’ ”

Henry B. Eyring, “Our Perfect Example,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 72

Topics: Children, Parenthood

12 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am