About Latter-day Parenting Messages

The purpose of this blog is to help parents learn what the restored gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches about raising children. Whenever I’m researching any topic for my major, Marriage and Family Studies, the first website I turn to is churchofjesuschrist.org. I sincerely enjoy taking the time and effort to comb through more than two hundred years of talks, manuals, church magazine articles, and other sources to find relevant quotes or information on parenting. I realize, however, that this method isn’t always possible for many busy parents, even if they too appreciate a good treasure hunt. I hope this blog is a helpful tool for mothers and fathers who want to do the best they can for their children.



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