Parenting
The Beautiful Agony of Foster Care
Foster care taught one family that loving a child fully means accepting the possibility of grief.
Vickie Lee
September 16, 2026
Foster care taught one family that loving a child fully means accepting the possibility of grief.
A culture fluent in parenting’s burdens must recover the fuller story by rejoicing in the blessings children bring.
Prayer does not always remove parenting trials, but it can change the parent who must meet them with faith and patience.
Foster care protects children after crisis, but stronger relationships can help families before separation becomes necessary.
Prayerful preparation can help parents recognize predictable stress points and respond with steadier love.
Motherhood is not a retreat from intellectual life but a demanding school of attention, interpretation, and growth.
Parenthood is often framed as optional and exhausting. But what do we gain by taking a more eternal view?
How can tech help rather than harm? When parents are present with their children and set fair rules, they tend to see steadier moods and behavior.
How is faith passed on to children? A parent’s lived faith creates lasting impressions deeper than doctrine or tradition.
What role does faith play in supporting families of children with disabilities? It provides hope, love, and guidance.
How can family-centered ministry help Latter-day Saint youth? Working together avoids common pitfalls and magnifies the power of ministry.
Explore how Latter-day Saint women are making waves in global maternal advocacy—and uncover the keys behind their success that create a model for the global community.