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Resources for Parents

Helps for parents as they help their children and youth discover interests, identify personal goals, and develop individual talents to learn and grow closer to Jesus Christ.

Introductory Materials

Resources for parents in helping their children and youth grow spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually.

Children and Youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: An Introductory Guide For Parents and Leaders

An Introductory Guide for Parents and Leaders

Study an introductory guide to help parents and leaders understand the vision and principles of the Children and Youth initiative, which begins in January 2020.

Final: Children and Youth Brochure

Discovery Activity for Children, Youth, and Families

Help children and youth complete an activity identifying possible ways to grow in each area of growth—spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual—as invited by President M. Russell Ballard in the video broadcast.

Children and Youth: A Special Broadcast Featuring President M. Russell Ballard

Introductory Video Presentation

Watch the introductory video presentation with your family. The video includes inspiring messages and stories demonstrating how this new initiative can bless your home.

Paris: Youth
Paris: Youth
Participate in the Face to Face event for children and youth on November 17 with Elder Gerrit W. Gong and the Primary, Young Women, and Young Men General Presidents. These leaders will share additional details of the initiative, highlighting a launch of mobile, web, and print resources.
Face to Face Event with Elder Gerrit W. Gong – November 17, 2019
Chile: Family Life

What’s New for Families

What is the same as and what is different from current programs? See this quick overview of changes for parents and families.
What’s New in the Children and Youth Initiative?
Chile: Family Dinner

Where Do We Start?

Help children and youth recognize how they are already growing and where they feel prompted to improve. See some suggestions for how this new initiative is designed to strengthen your relationship with your children.
Where Do We Start?
Children and Youth Development

Parent Resources

Parenting resources, along with ideas for family activities and children and youth goal ideas will be introduced beginning November 17, 2019.
Mobile and Web Resources for Parents