Parenting is one of the greatest and most challenging aspects of adult life. Whether a father and mother are coping with the responsibilities of a young family or a challenging teenager, they can gain insight and perspective from these articles.
"The Truth of Consequences"
Carol McAdoo Rehme
Ensign, Apr. 2000, 31–32
"Talking with Teens"
C. Ross Clement
Ensign, June 2005, 32
"Time and the Single Parent"
Frances E. Warden
Ensign, Jul. 2000, 30–34
"Building for Their Future"
Garth A. Hanson
Ensign, Dec. 2003, 38–41
"With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families"
Elder Robert D. Hales
Ensign, May 2004, 88–91
"Strengthening the Family" Course for Parents
LDS Family Services offers a nine-session course for parents entitled "Strengthening the Family." The course includes guiding principles, communication and relationship skills, information on child development and nurturing, a model for resolving conflicts, and guidelines for disciplining children. Parents can contact the nearest LDS Family Services agency for additional details. Agency locations can be found at the reference below.
Find Out More about How LDS Family Services Can Help
LDS Family Services provides free consultation to priesthood leaders and fee-based counseling services to Church members for a variety of situations and needs. These services can help individuals and families improve their quality of life. LDS Family Services has over 55 offices in the United States and 9 international offices.