“Nurturing requires organization, patience, love, and work. Helping growth occur through nurturing is truly a powerful and influential role bestowed on women” (Julie B. Beck, “Mothers Who Know,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2007, 77).

Consider meaningful topics such as these: Family home evening and scripture study ideas Explaining and upholding the doctrine of the family Building love in all family relationships Communication in the family; family councils Learning to solve conflicts Making time for family Teaching positive behavior Teaching children values Serving others together as a family Parents and teenagers; preparing children to be independent Dating, courtship, and preparing for marriage Keeping marriage strong Single parenting Grandparenting Helping elderly parents

“The greatest help we will have in strengthening families is to know and follow the doctrines of Christ and rely on Him to help us. So often as I have worked with families with problems, I have found myself wishing that these families knew of the Savior and were teaching their children the doctrines of Jesus Christ” (Barbara Thompson, “I Will Strengthen Thee; I Will Help Thee,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2007, 117).

Resources on LDS.org:

Home and Family      
Ten Common Challenges Facing Families