Seeking Guidance on Strengthening Habits at Home

Personal Advice

I am looking for advice on how to address a concern in our home before it grows into a deeper issue as I am at the point where I want to handle it all myself but am overwhelmed as a working mom, a calling as a President of an organization, and college student. Our family includes myself, my husband, and our young child who is in the Sunbeam class. Lately, we’ve been inconsistent with family scripture study and Come, Follow Me, and I have been feeling a strong desire to bring more spiritual structure and connection into our daily life.

I study scriptures on my own and make a point to read and discuss them with our child at bedtime, which has led to some beautiful conversations like the creation, premortal existence, and temples. I’m unsure if my husband is engaging in personal study, and when I suggest setting aside time in the evenings for family study, couple study, or personal study, it often leads to tension or irritation where I feel blown off and get the vibe that scriptures are the least important thing in the world.

As a convert, I’m still learning and growing in the gospel, and I find myself longing for more spiritual leadership and unity in our home. I sometimes feel like I’m carrying the weight of our family’s spiritual development alone, which is discouraging especially knowing my husband has been in the Church his whole life.

How can I encourage better habits and foster a more spiritually unified home without causing conflict or resentment? I want to approach this with love and wisdom, and I’d be grateful for any insights or experiences others. Thank you!

Posted Aug 7, 2025, 12:58 AM UTC

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