Growing Up

“Growing Like Jesus” ( Friend or Liahona, Jan. 2020).This page highlights the ways the scriptures say Jesus grew and shows examples of how children can grow in those ways as well.

“Next month I’m graduating from Primary, and I’m a little nervous. What should I expect?” (Friend, Dec. 2019).Part of the “What’s on Your Mind Question” series. Tips for transitioning out of Primary.

“Sometimes kids at school tease each other about how they look and about dating, and it makes me feel really awkward. What can I do?” (Friend, Jul. 2018).Part of the “What’s on Your Mind Question” series. Tips for interacting with the opposite gender.

“The Priesthood and Me” (Friend, Apr. 2018).Jordan, who is close to turning 12, is confused about why boys get the priesthood and girls don’t. Over a few months, she learns a lot about priesthood power and how we all use it to serve.

“Awesome!” (Friend, May 2017).Robert receives the Aaronic Priesthood and learns about the privilege and responsibility of the priesthood.

“When I Grow Up, I Want to Be …” (Friend, Dec. 2016).Here are some ideas to get you started on thinking about what you want to be when you grow up.

“Parker’s Big Problem” (Friend, Nov. 2016).Parker is embarrassed because he is so much taller than all of his friends and classmates.

“Was I Ready?” (Friend, Jun. 2016).Collin shares how he wasn’t sure if he was ready to receive the Aaronic Priesthood until he read a scripture that helped him.

“Priesthood Power” (Friend, Nov. 2015).Bobby is excited about receiving the priesthood when he turns 12, and he learns even more about it when he goes to serve a woman his dad home teaches.

“Young Women Strong!” (Friend, Nov. 2015).Maya tells about all the things she loves about being in Young Women.