Ask yourself:

• What challenges do I face as a parent?
• How can I help my children to be happy, well-adjusted, and to get along with others?
• How can I help them fulfill their divine potential?

Strengthening the Family is a new course developed by LDS Family Services to help you understand the principles of effective parenting, improve your parenting skills, rear happy and successful children, and foster harmonious and loving relationships in the home.

What Topics Are Covered?

The course covers nine topics. Gospel principles provide the foundation and framework for each topic.

• Parenting Principles and Practices
• Understanding Child Development
• Communicating with Love
• Nurturing Children
• Fostering Confidence
• Overcoming Anger
• Resolving Conflict
• Teaching Responsible Behavior
• Applying Consequences

Who Teaches This Course and Where?

This course is taught at LDS Family Services’ agencies and by volunteer instructors in wards and stakes under the direction of LDS Family Services, Course instructors are knowledgeable about relationship skills and the challenges faced by parents. When courses are taught by volunteers in a ward, stake or agency a minimal fee is charged, covering only the cost of materials.

Find Out More or Sign Up for a Class

• Contact the nearest LDS Family Services agency for information on when the next course will be taught and how to obtain the study guide.