Articles, tips and resources by Daryl Hoole
     

 
Bringing Out the Best in Children
 

Handfull and Heartfull - How to Parent Multiple-Birth Babies
Twins!! Triplets!!!  Multiple births have been fairly common in our family. Here are helpful tips from three amazing mothers of twins/triplets.

The Training Program of the Home
Generally speaking, the quality of the training in the home is clearly reflected in people’s lives. A good home training program, in addition to teaching children gospel truths and giving them strength of character, should educate them in social graces

Why I Didn't Sing Lullabies to My Children
Mothers need not worry about, and waste their energy on, what they cannot do with their children. Rather, it is better for mothers to spend time doing what they can to nurture them and connect with them.

An Investment with Eternal Returns
I desired more for my children than lack of neglect; I wanted to create for them an environment rich in love, security, training, teaching and testimony. I wanted to give them my time—serving them, teaching them, listening to them, showing them the way, and loving them. I wanted to give them all I had, my very best.

Divine Love
It is the desire of worthy parents to love their children as God loves us, His children. Somehow, however, there is a misunderstanding among many parents about what God’s love really is.

Teach Your Child an Orderly Way of Life
Here are 5 secrets to teaching children to be neat and orderly from a young age and to make life easier as a parent.

A Treasure Chest—or Keepsake Box—for Your Children
How would you like one solution that could work for several problems that might be of concern to you?

Bored Children Sitting Around
What can you do right now to help your children have more productive and pleasant days during summer break (or anytime).

Raising Self-Reliant Children
Someone who is self-reliant is accountable for his own care and support. It is a desirable way of life with the goal being, “I will help myself to become responsible, able and strong so I can take care of myself and then I will help others to do the same.”

Preparing Children for Mission / College
Young people can be taught at home, prior to embarking on missions or leaving for college, to not only do a task, but to do the task every time it needs doing. Plus, a simple one-page guide for young adults living away from home for the first time.

Choosing the Right Toys
Children need to play. Fortunate is the child who can enjoy long hours at play. Ideally, they are learning to work, because for children play is work. They are also learning to share, get along with other children, and have wholesome fun. Here are some tips for choosing the right toys.

Children's Eating Habits
How can you get children to eat more healthy meals without whining or complaining. Some tips on helping kids and teens -- even picky eathers -- to develop healthy, respectful eating habits.

   
 
 

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