I stumbled upon this amazing resource a few weeks ago after feeling inspired to go to the lds.org website. There in the bottom right corner was a link to an article called, "Setting realistic expectations with Self, Spouse, and kids. I felt a strong pull towards that article and decided to click on it. At the bottom of the page was a video. For twenty eight minutes, I watched this video in complete awe. It
was as if they they spent a day in my home, and then made this video. Everything that was said resonated so deeply with me. It was exactly what I needed to hear at this point of my life. As I watched and listened, I felt comfort in knowing others have felt the way I feel. I was filled with hope that it will get better. I know with all my heart that it was not by chance that I found that video. It was a tender mercy from a loving Father in Heaven. It is because He knows me so perfectly and is aware of my inner struggles and wants to help me. He knew I needed that video, and He was right. After watching the video, I evaluated and pinpointed some things that needed tweaking in my life. I know, that because of that video, I have become a happier mother, a more giving wife, and a more righteous daughter of God.
Since watching that video, I have gone back to the Gospel Solutions for Families playlist over and over to feel uplifted and inspired. I have not watched a video that didn't leave me wanting to be and do better. Gospel solutions for families cover a variety of subjects including how to talk to your kids about pornography, intimacy, the joys of service, and helping kids who are suffering with anxiety and depression. Some of my favorites, videos below, have been taming technology in the home, teaching kids that scripture power is real, how to feel the spirit, and how to teach kids about the joy of being a parent. There is something for everyone depending on what you help with today. My main advice would be to listen to the spirit as it speaks to you during the videos. He will lead and guide you. click here to go to the youtube channel playlist
Gospel solutions for families offers practical, relevant tips for raising children in faith (but you don't have to be LDS to enjoy them.) Host Amy Iverson brings together General Auxiliary Leaders and experts to about tough topics parents are dealing with today, and how living gospel principles can help with everyday challenges and opportunities of family life.
It airs as a podcast; however, I watch it on Youtube.
These podcasts/videos are truly inspired, uplifted, and have been (and will continue to be) a source of help in my life. I know they can be the same for you too.
Here are some of my favorites so far:
Learning when to say “Yes” and how to gracefully say “No” can be key in retaining some of our most important relationships.
Nicole Carpenter, founder of MOMentity.com, shares her experience when she found herself spiraling into a dark place and losing her sense of divine worth. She shares her 6 tips on rebuilding a sense of fullness, including knowing when to say no to overcommitment.
Are the kids excited or groaning when its time for family scripture study?
We want our children to know that the scriptures are a real power in their lives.
Sister Joy B. Jones’s and her husband share their tips on helping kids understand that family scripture study isn’t just tradition, but that the scriptures are a real influencer in their lives. They also divulge some of their tips to helping kids stay focused during the scripture study.
Parenthood is the perhaps the most important and challenging role we can fill in this life. It is also the most rewarding. Do our kids see it that way?
In this episode of Gospel Solutions for Families, general Young Women president, Bonnie L. Oscarson, and her daughter Abby McCoy share their thoughts on the true joys of parenthood and how we can encourage kids and young adults to prepare for it with excitement.
Of all the things we teach our children, how to seek and recognize guidance from the Spirit may be one of the most important.
Bonnie H. Cordon, the first counselor in the Primary general presidency, suggests that learning the language of the Spirit is easiest when it starts at home, where children can be immersed in it. So what can families do to invite the Spirit into their homes? How can parents teach what the Spirit is and why we need it? Sister Cordon shares personal stories and insights to help answer these questions in this episode of Gospel Solutions for Families.
Apostle Neal A. Maxwell taught, “Those who do too much for their children will soon find they can do nothing with their children. So many children have been so much done for they are almost done in.”
So when it comes to raising children who will become independent adults, how can parents do it best? When does helping turn into hovering? How can parents teach about consequences without being cruel? Jean B. Bingham, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, and author Merrilee Boyack share personal stories and expert insights to help answer these questions in this episode of Gospel Solutions for Families.
How can we teach about the importance of family when our own family, or the families of those we are teaching, don’t look like the ideal?
Sister Carole M. Stephens, the first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, and Dr. Liz Hale, a licensed clinical psychologist, share personal stories and insights to help answer that question and others like it in this episode of Gospel Solutions for Families.
How do we show unconditional love to our children when we’re going through difficult times? What would you say to those who feel the “broken” state of their family is ruining present and future life for their kids? To hear from Sister Stephens and Dr. Liz Hale, including what they’ve learned from their own broken relationships, watch or listen to this episode.
Technology enables us to be forces for good in the world, but sometimes it distracts us from being present in our families.
M. Russell Ballard noted, “Handheld devices, such as smartphones, are a blessing, but they can also distract us from hearing the ‘still, small voice’ [of the Spirit]. They need to be our servants, not our masters.”
Heather Johnson, a family and relationship coach and mother of six, offers suggestions for families learning how to get the most out of technology and how to avoid becoming slaves to its distracting nature.
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