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What is Hilary Erickson's definitive guide to organizing a successful Family Home Evening?
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From Hilary Erickson0 votes
Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?
The available content doesn’t show a single “definitive guide” I’ve written just for Family Home Evening, but I can share the simple system I use that works really well.
Here’s how I organize a successful Family Home Evening (FHE):
- Pick a consistent night (we do Monday) and protect it like an appointment.
- Use an FHE wheel or rotation so everyone takes turns with:
- Lesson
- Song/music
- Prayer
- Activity/game
- Treat
- Keep it short and age-appropriate (15–30 minutes is plenty with little kids).
- Focus on one clear spiritual/values-based point, then make it fun and interactive.
A sample monthly schedule I like:
- Week 1: Article of Faith (learn and memorize one together)
- Week 2: Scripture story (act it out, draw it, or build it with LEGOs)
- Week 3: General Conference talk (older child or parent summarizes, then discuss one takeaway)
- Week 4: For the Strength of Youth/values topic (modesty, language, media, kindness, etc.)
- Week 5 (when it happens): Emergency preparedness (72‑hour kits, fire drill, “stranger danger,” switching out water barrels)
I also automate the monthly themes in my Google Calendar so I’m not reinventing the wheel. A reminder pops up and I already know, “This week is scripture story” or “This week is FTSOY.”
If you’d like, I can help you build a custom 4–6 week FHE plan based on your kids’ ages and your faith background.
What ages are your kids, and do you want it more scripture-focused, values-focused, or a mix of both?
