Table of Contents

General Instructions    iii

The Family: A Proclamation to the World    viii

Introduction    ix

Part A: Strengthening Marriages

Lesson 1: “The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan”    3

Lesson 2: Developing Unity in Marriage    9

Lesson 3: Nurturing Love and Friendship in Marriage    13

Lesson 4: Responding to Challenges in Marriage    18

Lesson 5: Responding to Challenges through Positive Communication    23

Lesson 6: Strengthening Marriages through Faith and Prayer    27

Lesson 7: The Healing Power of Forgiveness    31

Lesson 8: Managing Family Finances    35

Part B: Parents’ Responsibilities to Strengthen Families

Lesson 9: “Children Are an Heritage of the Lord”    43

Lesson 10: The Sacred Roles of Fathers and Mothers (Part 1: Fathers’ Roles)    49

Lesson 11: The Sacred Roles of Fathers and Mothers (Part 2: Mothers’ Roles)    54

Lesson 12: Teaching Children through Example and Instruction    58

Lesson 13: Teaching Gospel Principles to Children (Part 1)    63

Lesson 14: Teaching Gospel Principles to Children (Part 2)    67

Lesson 15: Guiding Children As They Make Decisions    73

Lesson 16: Family Prayer, Family Scripture Study, and Family Home Evening    79

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