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How do you stay positive when you are overwhelmed with a new baby?
- call your mom, visiting teacher, or friend for support
- get out of the house
- trade babysitting with another mom
- exercise
- take a shower
- do your hair and makeup every day
- pray
- listen to uplifting and fun music
How can I foster reverence in my home, and especially during sacrament meeting?
- practice whispering and folding arms at home
- bring quiet activities: coloring books, quiet books, Church magazines, etc.
- if you have to leave the chapel, do not allow your child to get down or have fun
- encourage sitting with the family
What are some reward systems for teenagers?
- control cell phone usage and other electronic privileges
- balance consequences with rewards
- acknowledge progress and let them choose their reward
What do you find is the best way to foster a loving, close relationship between siblings?
- encourage working together, share chores
- serve each other
- separate siblings as needed
- teach them how to resolve their own problems
If a child is turned around bothering your child in sacrament meeting, what can you do?
- sit in the front row or back row
- tell your children that they cannot talk to them right now but they can after the meeting
- bring extra quiet activities to share
How do you motivate a teenager?
- make things a competition or game
- explore their interests
- reward with extra freedoms
- validate the positive behaviors, offer praise
How do you encourage Personal Progress or Duty to God without causing a reluctant child to rebel?
- combine with another family
- break it down so it’s not so overwhelming
- incorporate it into FHE
- use the missionaries
In wanting to keep an “open-door” policy, how do I set boundaries for my married children?
- request for them to call ahead before coming over
- manage set times, as in when it is too late
- spend quality time with each one on separate days
- have a family dinner once a week
How do you help your grandchildren to get closer to the church without hurting their feelings or their parents’ feelings?
- bring them to church activities
- set a good example
- pray for guidance
