by Laurie W | Feb 11, 2008 | Home and Family
For some parents it may seem like the most difficult thing in the world to do at time: love your teenager. The angelic little boy who used to love giving out hugs and kisses now flinches away from any signs of affection. The precious little girl who would heartily...
by Laurie W | Feb 8, 2008 | Home and Family
As teens you are constantly bombarded by the influences of the media. Whether it’s what’s seen in movies and television, in magazines and books, or what you listen to on the radio there are constant chirping voices encouraging you to step away from the values and...
by Laurie W | Feb 5, 2008 | Home and Family
As February is the month we most think about love, I remembered an activity I once put together with the members of the Young Women (an organization for girls 12-17 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church). This activity was designed to...
by Laurie W | Jan 31, 2008 | Home and Family
Perhaps it seems old fashioned, the idea of being modest in our dress. I’m not talking about being covered up from neck to wrist to toes, but about being careful in how we adorn our bodies. In the booklet For the Strength of Youth, put out by leaders of the Church of...
by Laurie W | Jan 31, 2008 | Home and Family
Friends are a precious commodity, especially when you, as teenagers, begin to pull away from your family. Finding friends who uplift, strengthen, fortify and encourage you is vital if you are to be truly happy. In the booklet For the Strength of Youth, put out by...
