One way to plan ahead for family home evening is to allow time for a brief family scheduling council. We take a few minutes and let our teens write their commitments on the family calendar—sports practices, scouting, Mutual, piano lessons, etc. This lets them know that their activities are important, and helps them plan for Monday night family home evening.
The most important assistance we have, though, is asking for Heavenly Father's help. Before planning any lesson, we ask for Heavenly Father to bless our efforts in touching our children's hearts and spirits.
Jane McBride Choate, Colorado, USA