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They didn't stick with piano, soccer only lasted a few seasons, and interest waned before the spring dance recital. For some children, it doesn't take much before they ask to throw in the towel. As parents, you want to support them in their decisions and their passions, but you also want to push them to achieve their best.

Psychologist Dr. Todd Corelli says there’s a way to do both.

For more from Todd, listen to his podcast, “Dr. Todd Talks” on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/when-child-wants-to-quit-support-and-acheive-best/

Have you ever heard of "morning dread”? It’s a feeling of heaviness when the alarm clock rings—a feeling many of us can relate to. So, we asked the question, “how can I wake up happy instead?”

Life coach Tiffany Peterson believes our morning routine significantly influences our day. She shares how to wake up happy and the transformative power of intentional mornings.

Find more from Tiffany online at tiffanyspeaks.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/wake-up-happy-intentional-morning-rituals/

As Utah's 2024 legislative session kicks off, the state lawmakers are gearing up for a busy season with hundreds of numbered bills on the docket. The session, spanning until the end of February, promises to bring about significant changes.

Holly Richardson, the editor of Utah Policy for Deseret News, shares five bills that could particularly impact home and family life.

Stay informed and engaged as the lawmakers deliberate on these and many more bills that will impact the community. To follow these developments, visit the Utah Policy website and connect on social media via @utah.policy & @hollyonthehill.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/utah-legislative-preview-bills-home-family-life/

With stories of hardship and tragedy both locally and globally, it can be difficult to lean into light when the world feels dark. But there must be a way.

We asked a woman who exudes light and goodness to share her personal reflections on how we can live positively in a negative world.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/thrive-not-survive-live-positively-negative-world/

Here's a message to sit on... the kind of year you want to have is within your grasp.

Studio 5 Contributor Kelly Jensen shares three actionable steps to set your life on a positive course.

Find more inspiration from Kelly on Instagram, @kellyejensen.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/ways-to-set-yourself-up-for-positive-2024/

It's common for small sibling rivalries to exist in the home. A tease here and there can be frustrating for parents, but not problematic.

However, Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson says teasing can cross into bullying, and bully behavior from a brother or sister is unacceptable. She shares ways parents can put an end to bullying in the home.

 To contact Heather for counseling, email [email protected], or visit www.familyvolley.blogspot.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/sibling-bullying-crosses-line-ways-to-handle/

Calm, cool, and collected. Those probably aren't the words you would use to describe yourself after your child misbehaves. Instead, it's often our first instinct to punish and revoke privileges.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson is pushing for parents to avoid the power struggle because she believes punishment is an ineffective form of discipline.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/never-punish-kids-why-parenting-expert-do-instead/

Life can throw some heavy stuff our way, but you know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. We all crave more of it: more fun, laughter, and light.

Amber Jo Hodges, a mom, speaker, and author, shares how to make life lighter with laughter.

Find Amber on Instagram, @amberjohodges or visit her website amberjohodges.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/make-life-lighter-more-laughter-into-home/

Maybe it's true - maybe all you need is love. According to Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend, your ability to maintain close relationships is the greatest survival skill.

Science is now showing that a loving and close relationship with your spouse is not only a great benefit to life, but it is necessary for healthy living. Matt shares how you can start down a path of emotional closeness with your spouse.

Find more advice from Matt at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/emotional-closeness-healthier-marriage-connection/

You’ve heard the phrase, “it’s not personal, it’s business.” Well, how about, “it’s not love, it’s science.”

Dr. Liz Hale shares four scientifically-proven ways to have a happy, healthy marriage.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/marriage-therapist-how-to-skip-marriage-therapy/