The world will teach our children if we do not, and children are capable of learning all the world will teach them at a very young age.
Rosemary M. WixomJesus Christ has ‘marked the path and led the way’ for each of us. If we follow His lead, we will all return to our heavenly home and be safe in Heavenly Father’s arms.
Rosemary M. WixomEveryone within the sound of my voice has the power to increase a child’s confidence in himself or herself and to increase a child’s faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through the words they speak.
Rosemary M. WixomWe are daughters of our Heavenly Father. We are covenant-making women of all ages walking the path of mortality back to His presence. Keeping covenants protects us, prepares us, and empowers us.
Rosemary M. WixomWe begin to make the plan known to our children when we hold tight to the iron rod ourselves.
Rosemary M. WixomWhen we are holding tight to the iron rod, we are in a position to place our hands over theirs and walk the strait and narrow path together. Our example is magnified in their eyes. They will follow our cadence when they feel secure in our actions. We do not need to be perfect-just honest and sincere. Children want to feel as one with us. When a parent says, "We can do it! We can read the scriptures daily as a family," the children will follow!
Rosemary M. WixomScouting contributes to a boy's preparation to hold the priesthood of God. Scout leaders have a sacred responsibility. They help boys learn Scouting principles that also help them live the gospel. We thank each leader as they foster faith in Christ and prepare boys to make temple covenants and become a missionary, husband, and father.
Rosemary M. WixomThe world will teach our children if we do not, and children are capable of learning all the world will teach them at a very young age. What we want them to know five years from now needs to be part of our conversation with them today. Teach them in every circumstance; let every dilemma, every consequence, every trial that they may face provide an opportunity to teach them how to hold on to gospel truths.
Rosemary M. WixomAnswers to our sincere questions come when we earnestly seek and when we live the commandments.
Rosemary M. WixomHow we speak to our children and the words we use can encourage and uplift them and strengthen their faith.
Rosemary M. WixomOne of the greatest influences a person can have in this world is to influence a child.
Rosemary M. WixomLooking forward with an eternal perspective gives one hope, a reason to look up and feel gratitude for even the smallest bit of light.
Rosemary M. WixomThe answer to our prayer of how to meet our children’s needs may be to more often technologically disconnect. Precious moments of opportunity to interact and converse with our children dissolve when we are occupied with distractions. Why not choose a time each day to disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other? Simply turn everything off. When you do this, your home may seem quiet at first; you may even feel at a loss as to what to do or say. Then, as you give full attention to your children, a conversation will begin, and you can enjoy listening to each other.
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