Studio 5

It can feel like every day the world will try to tell us what's important. That's true now more than ever in the age of social media. People are constantly sharing THEIR opinions and THEIR beliefs, and it's easy to forget what yours are.

Dr. Allison Mangrum wants to help you say NO to all the noise, because after all - that's all it is. It's just noise. She believes we can decide what we listen to and what we let slide by.

Find more advice from Allison on Instagram, @meditatewithalli.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/no-to-noise-mindful-practices-focus-important/

The Olympics unite people on a global level, but they also present a unique opportunity to connect on a smaller scale within your own home.

Parenting Coach Andee Martineau armed us with Olympic parenting prompts. These are phrases that will help you draw out real-time family discussions around themes like hard work, discipline, and grit to help you grow together.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/lessons-from-the-olympics-prompts-conversation/

As parents, we all want our children to get along and be friends, not just now, but in the future as well. However, the constant bickering and fighting, especially during the summer, might make us doubt if this is even possible.

According to Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson, it is.

“Parents want so desperately for their kids to be close. They want it really bad,” said Heather. This desire becomes even more poignant when parents see their grown-up children not having good relationships. The impact of siblings not getting along can be crushing for parents.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/strong-sibling-relationships-parents-can-help/

The idea of writing one’s “life story” either sounds like a literal autobiography… or something that’s meant for those in their later season of life. But, you don’t have to wait and you don’t have to be overwhelmed with the process. Start now and make it easy.

Memory keeping expert Becky Higgins said it is doable with a modern approach to telling our stories and leaving a legacy that truly matters.

To find more inspiration from Becky, you can take a FREE mini course called “My Modern Story”. Follow @beckyhigginsllc on Instagram for all things documenting and memory keeping.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/tell-life-story-page-modern-way-journal-makes-easy/

Here's a somewhat uncomfortable fact: you really didn't know who you were marrying. Love is a leap of faith, they say... and "they" might be right. Making a marriage last might actually be about fostering resiliency, rather than marrying perfectly.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares the first of a two part conversation about what resilient couples do to stand the test of time.

For more insights on resilience in relationships, you can join Dr. Matt Townsend’s “Becoming One” program. Learn more at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/test-time-things-resilient-couples-do-marriages/

As the 2024 Summer Olympics draw near, the excitement is palpable. Our colleagues at KSL News are gearing up to bring the Olympic highlights straight to your living room.

Tamara Vaifanua, Alex Cabrero, and Sam Farnsworth will headline KSL’s coverage. They’ll be at the center of it all, ensuring you are “taking home the gold” - golden moments, golden highlights, and golden stories.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/day-in-life-olympic-journalist-ksl-team-paris/

You know and love her cakes and cookies, but baking isn't Courtney Rich's only hobby. There's another passion she holds close to her heart: running. After a knee injury last year, she's learned a lesson or two about the recovery process.

Courtney shares three lessons she learned as she recovered from her injury.

Find Courtney on Instagram, @cakebycourtney.

The streaming world is in constant flux, influencing not only what we watch, but also how we watch it. Keeping up can feel like a relentless game.

Tech expert Sarah Kimmel shared a lesser-known streaming service that may be worth your attention, along with other streaming headlines.

Find more advice from Sarah on Instagram, @familytech, or at familytechzone.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/smart-streaming-service-never-own-digital-library/

After 18 years as a guest on Studio 5, Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend has really come to know host, Brooke Walker, and her masterful skills in connecting at deeper levels with others – in front of and behind the camera. He believes Brooke’s ability to make each guest shine is truly remarkable, and that we can all learn from her warmth and relatability.

Here are four principles, inspired by Brooke, that Matt suggested we could all employ to deepen connections with those around us.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/show-interest-deepen-connections-4-principles/

Learn more from matt at matttownsend.com.

Each one of your children came into the world with their own personality. Their own likes, dislikes, quirks, and preferences. If you're a nana, that's true for your grandkids too. Because of their differences, you may find it easier to connect with some grandchild over others. That's not a bad thing.

Clinical social worker Ginger Healy shared how, though you love them the same, you may need to approach your relationship with them differently.

For more advice and inspiration, you can find Ginger on Instagram at @gingerhealylcsw.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/missing-connection-with-a-grandchild-relationship/