Blessings Of Family Work,
2018
Brigham Young University
Blessings Of Family Work, Vjollca K. Martinson, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
For many of us, family work is like taking castor oil -- something we do as quickly as possible so we can get it over with and experience the least amount of pain. We want to get on with the other things we'd rather be doing. The old Erma Bombeck adage sums up these feelings nicely: Housework, if done properly, can kill you.
Making Prayer Happen At Home,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Making Prayer Happen At Home, Andrew S. Brimhall, Mark H. Butler, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Prayer has great benefits at home. The Family: A Proclamation to the World teaches that successful marriages and families are handled with prayer. According to research, couples report that prayer brings them closer to God and helps them reduce their anger. They also say they are able to change their perspective and receive divine instructions through prayer. Many couples rely on prayer when addressing marital problems, and they report its helpfulness in dealing with conflict, increasing positive interactions, reducing verbal aggression, and improving overall marital health. However, in order to succeed, prayer needs to be more than a routine. Meaningful …
Forgiveness In Families,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Forgiveness In Families, Trampas J. Rowden, Sean D. Davis, James M. Harper, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
None of us "does" family perfectly. We sometimes say and do things that offend loved ones. All of us are guilty of "sins" of commission or omission toward those we care about. Forgiveness is an essential part of strong, healthy relationships.
Family Strengths: Encouragement,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Encouragement, Stephen F. Duncan, Kristi Mclane
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World reminds us that each family member is a son or daughter of God, endowed with divine destiny and purpose. Families that practice encouragement promote one another's growth and development, helping each family member reach his or her full potential. These families structure family life so that members can develop intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Family Strengths: Caring And Appreciation,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Caring And Appreciation, Stephen F. Duncan, Kristi Mclane
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World declares that husbands and wives- fathers and mothers- have solemn obligations to love and care for each other and their children, and to teach their children to love and care for each other. Loving and caring in families thus involves much more than the feeling of love. It involves loving actions even at times when we don't feel especially loving.
Mealtime Matters,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Mealtime Matters, Stephen F. Duncan, Amy Scoville, Jenet J. Erickson
Forever Families
"What's for dinner?" Johnny says to his mom as he comes running into the house, home late from soccer practice and about to be late to piano lessons. Seeing dinner is not yet served, he grabs a bag of chips and some fruit snacks from the pantry and begins eating them on his way to the shower. Dad hasn't arrived from work yet, and the other kids recently finished their snack of graham crackers and chocolate milk. Now they say they don't feel like eating dinner. Mom sits down on the sofa with her microwave dinner and turns on her …
Family Strengths: Communication,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Communication, Stephen F. Duncan, Kristi Mclane
Forever Families
Strong families communicate. They take time to talk and listen to one another. They share their hopes and dreams, feelings and concerns. They take the time to listen and respond to what others have to say.
Establishing A Healthy Home Through A Healthy Diet,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Establishing A Healthy Home Through A Healthy Diet, Allison Barnes, Christine Moore, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
To create a happy home, family members must be both emotionally and physically nourished. As The Family: A Proclamation to the World states, parents have a responsibility to provide for their children’s physical needs. Through small steps, such as encouraging nutrition in the home, families can flourish.
Bridling Anger,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Bridling Anger, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Anger experts say that anger develops more often in the family--in marriage and with children--than in any other human relationship. Sometimes anger turns violent, resulting in emotional and physical abuse of those that God expects us to love and serve.
Family Strengths: Spirituality,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Spirituality, Stephen F. Duncan, Kristi Mclane
Forever Families
Among the keys to a successful family life mentioned in The Family: A Proclamation to the World are the spiritual values of faith, repentance, forgiveness and prayer. Strong families share a belief in something greater than themselves. They agree about what is right and wrong and what is really important to them. These shared values give families purpose and help them unite on goals. Spirituality is thus a powerful source of strength for these families.
The Home As A Sacred Center For Family Life,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
The Home As A Sacred Center For Family Life, Jennifer Crockett, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World teaches many important principles about what should happen within the four walls of a home in order to create these feelings. It is inside the home that relationships are strengthened, children are taught, and joy is felt.
Helping Children Adjust To Divorce,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Helping Children Adjust To Divorce, Kristi Tanner, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World teaches the vital role of the family “as the fundamental unit of society.” Yet an important personal and family strength is the ability to adapt to less than ideal circumstances, such as those surrounding divorce. Parents who place their children first can protect them to some degree from the most harmful effects of divorce.
Creating Meaningful Family Traditions,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Creating Meaningful Family Traditions, Marissa Beebe, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Meaningful family traditions provide parents with an invaluable tool for carrying out their divine responsibility to rear children in love and righteousness. As families establish and follow traditions, each family member is strengthened and the family as a whole grows in unity and love.
Teen Dating Violence,
2018
R.E.B.I.R.T.H. Journey, LLC
Teen Dating Violence, Janessa Rivera
Violence Against Women conference
Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is a topic rapidly increasing in the lives of our youth, however it is not discussed in the schools or in the community. Individuals who suffer from dating violence in their youth are more likely to experience domestic violence with an intimate partner as an adult. This presentation raises awareness of the term “dating violence” and highlights the impact of TDV in the Latino community in an interactive format that includes open discussion of cultural norms and appropriation in the Latino community, which can enable TDV. Healthy strategies to prevent/identify/escape TDV are also included, along with …
Family Strengths: Identifying Your Family's Strengths,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Identifying Your Family's Strengths, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
All families have strengths. What are yours? Complete the "Discovering Our Family Strengths" chart to identify your own family's strengths and areas you'd like to grow stronger. Each family member eight years of age and older should complete the chart. This way you can get a better picture of how each family member views the family.
Importance Of Grandparents To Their Grandchildren,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Importance Of Grandparents To Their Grandchildren, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Research suggests that children find unique acceptance in their relationships with grandparents, which benefits them emotionally and mentally. Grandparents can be a major support during family disruptions. Sometimes they're playmates for their grandchildren. They're very often role models and mentors for younger generations. They are also historians -- teaching values, instilling ethnic heritage and passing on family traditions.
Separations, Connections, And Boundaries: Important Knowledge For Married Couples And Their Parents,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Separations, Connections, And Boundaries: Important Knowledge For Married Couples And Their Parents, Joseph Ransom, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The issues that are present in the preceding situations all stem from a common source: the lack of proper familial connections and boundaries. Religion and family science have both agreed on this issue. In Genesis 2:24, the Judeo-Christian religious tradition mentions that a man and woman must separate and establish themselves as a married couple. Wallerstein also states that a person must separate themselves from their family of origin and create a new identity as a married person.1 Neither of these sources indicates that one is to completely cut off the connection with their families of origin. On the …
Getting Involved With Your Nieces And Nephews,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Getting Involved With Your Nieces And Nephews, Kaitlin M. Miller, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
We all have a family. Even if not all of us are married or have children, many of us have siblings who do have children. We can create relationships with our nieces and nephews to become close to them, and to help our brothers and sisters with family difficulties. The Family: A Proclamation to the World states that "Extended families should lend support when needed." Through the unique relationship that exists between aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews, there are many things that you can do to be a positive influence in your niece or nephew's life.
Family Strengths: Adaptive Ability,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Family Strengths: Adaptive Ability, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
Strong families develop predictable routines, roles, and rules that govern everyday life and provide for continuity and stability. Some of the more obvious patterns are who cooks, washes dishes, does the laundry, or fixes the car. Other less obvious patterns include the following: Who has the right to make what decisions? How do we handle differences of opinion? How do we express anger, affection, or other emotions?
Understanding And Enjoying Time With Grandchildren,
2018
Brigham Young University - Provo
Understanding And Enjoying Time With Grandchildren, Marissa Beebe, Stephen F. Duncan
Forever Families
The Family: A Proclamation to the World calls upon extended family members to lend support to other family members when needed. Grandparents have a great opportunity to support their grandchildren, and in fact do much parenting of these children in their own right.
