Studio 5

It's an election year, and if you want to be more in tune with what's going on, we're making it very simple and easy to understand. From primaries to debates, knowing pivotal dates isn't just about politics, it's about empowering yourself to make choices.

Tricia Bunderson, with the Utah Civics Project, shares some important election year dates to mark on your calendars.

Find more political insights on Instagram, @utahcivicsproject.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/hosting-presidential-debate-election-year-dates/

A good friend supports her friends in good times, but especially the bad. However, it’s not always easy to know exactly how to support a friend when they are going through something hard.

Kelly Jensen shares specific ways to help a friend who needs extra support.

Find more inspiration from Kelly on Instagram, @kellyejensen.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/more-give-less-need-support-a-friend-hard-times/

It’s a special spot in a mother-daughter relationship when you find your commonalities align. Maybe it’s a hobby or an activity, or even a shared goal that unites you in a new phase of life.

Scrapbooking expert, Heidi Swapp, and her daughter, Quincy Glassey, talk about growing into their interests together. It was an injury that required help for Heidi to keep her projects and work going, and that is where Quincy stepped in. It became a bonding experience that both of them have come to appreciate.

Find more projects from Heidi at heidiswappshop.com, or follow on Instagram @heidiswapp.

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new series called “On My Mind.” The aim of this series is to unite us as women and remind us that regardless of who we are, we all have similar life experiences. Each month, we’ll invite a woman you admire to share what’s been on her mind lately, both professionally and personally. It’s the essence of a good girlfriend chat, where we exchange experiences and thoughts that bring us joy and push us to grow.

We’re starting at the top! Our first guest was the First Lady of Utah, Abby Cox.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/on-my-mind-abby-cox-things-thinking-about/

We all want to be understood. To feel like the people closest to us see, validate, and love us. More importantly, we want to be that person for others.

In order to do so, Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson says there are four communication behaviors you must always avoid.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/never-get-defensive-communication-behaviors/

You know those moments when you aren't sure if you should laugh or cry? Well, maybe you just need to do both.

Therapist Crystal Stewart says it's normal to feel two emotions at once, even though we often find ourselves wanting to pick one or the other. She gave us permission to feel it all.

Connect with Crystal at thehealinggroup.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/wanted-laugh-cry-feel-both-emotions-heres-how/

We all need self-compassion. We need to be kind, patient, and forgiving with ourselves, But how do we cultivate this self-compassion?

According to author and speaker Connie Sokol, it starts with truly knowing who we are.

Find more advice from Connie at conniesokol.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/build-self-compassion-knowing-yourself-self-love/

There aren't any notifications on your phone. No Instagram alerts, no phone call missed.... but you just have the urge. The urge to pick it up, check it out, maybe spend some minutes scrolling.

Emily Jones of Family Tech University calls it compulsive phone habits, and it's something both teens and adults can struggle with.

To learn more about Family Tech University and their work, you can visit their website at familytechuniversity.com or follow them on Instagram, @familytechuniversity, and Facebook.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/more-present-compulsive-phone-habits-strategies/

We all face trials, and even tragedies, in our lives. However, some individuals possess a unique ability, a gift, to transform their sadness into something beautiful.

This is the story of 22-year-old Bronson Goodwin.

You can follow along on Instagram or TikTok @bronson.goodwin.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/tragedy-triumph-making-every-day-count-after-loss/

“Think we, not me.”

This is the mantra of Studio 5 contributor Shima Baughman, who believes that a collective mindset is what makes great leaders and ultimately builds strong communities.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/power-of-we-collective-mindset-build-community/