Family

Stories

“A Soft Answer” (April 2011 Liahona and Friend) 
A girl learns to reply with kindness to her younger sister. Includes “soft-answer reminders” that children can color and cut out.
“Daniel’s Example of Prayer” (March 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A young boy teaches his grandparents how to pray.
“Jesus Christ Is Born” (August 2008 Liahona and Friend)
An illustrated retelling of the story of Christ’s birth into a family.
“Knitting Our Hearts Together” (August 2010 Liahona and Friend) 
President Henry B. Eyring teaches that a family can be united when family members of the family pray for and work toward unity. Includes a maze activity.
“Sisters in Name and Faith” (April 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Sisters in Romania are best friends too.
“Our Page” (December 2010 Liahona) 
This page includes the testimonies of children from Taiwan and Spain who help their families.
“The Gospel Is for Everyone” (September 2010 Liahona and Friend) 
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf shares how he helped his family as a boy and testifies of the importance of the gospel. Includes a coloring sheet activity.
“The Little League Lesson” (June 2012 Liahona and Friend)
Lindsay learns that she feels good supporting her younger brother.

“A Bad Day Better” (June 2012 Friend)
Tanner helps his mother feel better.
“Be a Family Builder” (September 2011 Friend)
An illustrated guide of the different families we belong to—immediate, extended, future, and ward.
“Daddy’s Sunshine” (March 2009 Friend)
A girl helps her father feel better after a hard day at work.
“Eternal Families” (July 2004 Friend)
A short poem about eternal families.
“Heroes and Heroines: A Brother Like Hyrum” (January 1988 Friend)
A summary of the relationship between Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum.
“Little Brother, Big Example” (May 2012 Friend)
When Sammy donates to humanitarian aid, his older brother Benjamin does as well.
“Making a Family” (February 2009 Friend)
A girl remembers her adoption and is grateful for her family.
“Sharing Grandma” (July 2009 Friend)
Seth is sad that his grandparents are leaving to be missionaries, but his grandma reminds him that they are an eternal family.
“What Big Sisters Are For” (June 2012 Friend)
Amanda helps her younger siblings get ready for church and be reverent.
“Why?” (November 1973 Friend)
A poem about showing gratitude for family.

Coloring Page: “Faith, prayer, repentance, and forgiveness strengthen me and my family.” (June 2009 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring Page: “Family members have important responsibilities.” (March 2009 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring Page: “I am a child of God, and He has a plan for me.” (January 2008 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring Page: “I came to earth as part of a family.” (February 2009 Liahona and Friend)
Coloring Page: “My family can follow Jesus Christ in faith.” (July 2007 Liahona and Friend)
“I Can Help My Family Be Happy” (June 2009 Liahona and Friend)
A simple visual activity for young children.
“Sharing Time: My Family Can Be Forever” (April 2005 Liahona and Friend)
Includes instructions for making a family tree.
“Sharing Time: Together Forever” (February 2002 Liahona and Friend)
Cut out and assemble this diorama depicting a family at the temple. Includes suggestions for things your family can do to be a forever family.

Coloring Page: “Heavenly Father planned for me to come to a family. I can strengthen my family now.” (May 2008 Friend)
“I Love My Family” (May 2010 Friend)
A hidden picture for children to color.
“My Family” (March 2009 Friend)
An activity that helps children learn about individual members of their families.
“My Family Tree” (October 2009 Friend)
Includes a poem and family tree for children to complete.
“Sharing Time: I Have a Family Here on Earth” (May 2008 Friend)
Includes instructions to make a windsock.