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How Faith Impacts Parenting: Finding Hope, Peace, and Connection

Parenting is not about achieving perfection—it is about progressing together as a family. When we approach parenting with faith, we invite God to be an active participant in our journey. Faith transforms our perspective, strengthens our connection with our children, and inspires us to act with hope and courage. As we rely on God’s grace and practice self-government, we become better equipped to guide our children toward truth, love, and lasting change. Let us embrace the journey of parenting with faith, knowing that with God, all things are possible.
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Tell Your Teens a Truth They’ve Been Waiting to Hear

By Nicholeen Peck   Parenting teens can be an adventure filled with laughter and challenges, but it can also feel like a never-ending emotional marathon. Why are the teen years so hard for parents and teens to navigate? Is there a way to find common ground and approach these years as a team? Many parents […]

The Contagious Cycle of Thankfulness

By Nicholeen Peck   Challenges happen to us all. But as Russell M. Nelson said, “Success has less to do with the circumstances of your life, and more to do with the focus of your life.” What we choose to focus on has the power to shape not only how we see our circumstances but […]

Loving Life and Seeing Good Days Despite Disappointment

by Nicholeen Peck   Four years ago, I wrote an article about having calmness during the election no matter what the outcome was. It was my intention to help people to choose calmness and see each other as people instead of opposition, even if they saw things differently politically. The surprising result of that article […]

When Parents Stumble…

by Nicholeen Peck   While exiting a subway stairwell in Boston, my friend stumbled on a bump in the concrete. She fell forward. I was concerned for her. However, her reflexes kicked in and she pulled herself back to upright and she didn’t get injured. We both smiled and laughed about the incident. But, had […]

Comfort Zones | Why Kids Need Someone To Push Them

by Nicholeen Peck “I’m scared” said two year old Clara when her uncle Porter was encouraging her to learn some swimming techniques while on a family trip. “You’re okay. I’m right here. You can do it.” Porter said. Clara fought the process a bit, but Porter wouldn’t be deterred. He knew that she was completely […]

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