Church leaders have long taught about the helpfulness of family councils. Essential conversations in the safety of our homes can help us prepare for the avalanches of life.

• “Essential Family Conversations” gives tips and ideas on how to hold conversations with our children. It also gives ideas about when and how to have more frequent essential conversations.
• “Four Ways to Improve Family Councils” provides ideas on how to work together as a family to solve problems and find greater harmony.

For more parenting ideas, see the section “Christlike Parenting” in the Life Help section of Gospel Library.