Families are busier than ever!  It takes setting aside a special time for us to keep communication going and be sure to have family fun!  A weekly “family meeting” is the way to get things started. Families need time to prioritize, know what is coming up, talk through all the activities, and cultivate relationships. The Family Meeting logistics are this.  Choose a day and time each week to hold the family meeting to share important dates, upcoming activities and share fam... Read more

If you can think of anything tougher than being a single mom raising 6 kids under the age of 10, I'd like to hear what it is.  Oh, and did I mention the baby has special needs?   That's how I grew up.  Things were tough, we were poor as poor can be, and my Mom was gone working one of 3 jobs quite a lot.  But I'd like to share with you my favorite memories: Family Home Evening! It started with leaders of our church urging families to grow closer and beco... Read more