Grief in Children

Many years ago I lost a little niece to SIDS. I explained her death to my eight-year-old son as matter-of-factly as I could. “The baby just quit breathing while she was taking a nap and she died. They call it ‘Crib Death.'” “She wasn't...

Post Election-Day Let Down

Okay, so I informed myself on the issues, I got to know the candidates and their positions/record. I put up signs, passed out fliers, made phone calls and spent hours talking to my neighbors; I put voting reminders in the ward Relief Society bulletin and sent out...

LDS Almost Curse Words

WARNING: This section contains almost suggestive language. If you are easily offended, faint of heart, lily white, or Amish, please scroll up now. Dang Fetch Heck (commonly preceded by “oh, my” or “what the”) Scrud H-E-double hockey sticks...

My Gospel Standards Set to Music

The church has published 13 standards for Primary children to live by, known as My Gospel Standards. Talented musician Tara Tarbet has composed music for each of the standards to help children learn and internalize them. She has graciously offered them to all of you...