(12/17/03)
"Parenting is a godly responsibility necessary for the salvation of Father's children and important for our preparation for eternal blessings. Rejoice in your opportunities to love and care for the souls of children. Our Father has blessings and eternal rewards available for each of His children, whether they are married or single, parents or childless. Our circumstances may be different, our opportunities may be varied, but the end result of our righteousness can be the same--eternal parenthood, eternal lives. Helping to care for the souls of children will help each of us prepare for this eternal blessing." - Patricia P. Pinegar, " Caring for the Souls of Children ," General Conference, April 1997

7/20/07
"To all fathers and mothers of the Church, tell your children that you love them and that you are so happy to have them in your family. Prepare yourselves spiritually to receive the guidance through the Holy Ghost. As you prayerfully study the scriptures and 'The Family: A Proclamation to the World' (Ensign, Nov. 1995, p. 102), listen and respond to the promptings of the Spirit. Be aware of Satan's influences. Where do the feelings come from that make you feel that your efforts in the home are not fulfilling or important? Where do the feelings come from that make you feel unappreciated? Rejoice in this preparation for godhood. Rejoice in the opportunity to teach your children the truths of the kingdom, and help them experience the peace and joy that comes from following these truths." - Patricia P. Pinegar, "Caring for the Souls of Children," Ensign (CR), May 1997, p.13