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Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares life lessons that have kept him going when he felt like quitting.

Find more advice from Matt at matttownsend.com.

We often hear how important vulnerability is to our relationships. It's the key to deepening and strengthening them, but there's vulnerability, and then there's oversharing. A fear of oversharing may be holding you back from being vulnerable.

Therapist Kristin Hodson shares how to understand this balance and the subtle differences between the two.

You can find more from Kristin online at thehealinggroup.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/vulnerability-oversharing-difference-between-two/

Parenting can be joyful, challenging, rewarding, and tiring all at once. When you're parenting with a mental illness, it adds a whole other layer of complexity.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson empathizes with the mental battles many parents face. She dispels myths and gives advice for parenting with a mental illness.

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

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/parenting-mental-illness-balance-health-family/

The Christmas season is full of joy, but how much of that fun is shared with your spouse?

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Trevor Hanson, is a big believer in making marriages more playful. He claims that fun in a relationship is a byproduct of security. He shares how to have more fun in your relationship.

You can find more advice from Trevor on Instagram @theartofhealingbytrevor or on his website, theartofhealingbytrevor.showit.site.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/more-fun-in-marriage-make-it-part-daily-life/

When you push through the distance and the differences, the sister-in-law relationship has the potential to be validating and encouraging. But what truly makes a good sister-in-law? How can we nurture and foster this connection?

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shares how.

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

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/sister-in-law-relationship-bond-fulfilling/

We hope your Thanksgiving table plays out like a Hallmark movie. But just in case things go off script, here are five strategies to think ahead to.

Studio 5 Marriage & Family Contributor Dr. Liz Hale says that while we can’t control those surrounding our table, we can control how we cope and respond!

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/thanksgiving-day-enjoyable-strategies-off-script/

Amidst the twinkling lights and festive cheer, the holiday season often brings a whirlwind of stress, especially for women trying to create the perfect magical experience for their families.

Jenny Layton shares three practical ways to alleviate the holiday pressure before it settles in.

Find more advice from Jenny on Instagram, @jlthehappygal and on her website, thehappygal.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/happy-holiday-season-shifting-focus-magical/

Gratitude - it's something we all want to have more of. Not only this month, but all year round. So, we want to know…if I'm grateful, then what? What happens next?

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares the benefits of gratitude.

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Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/benefits-of-gratitude-grateful-improves-life/

With Black Friday just around the corner, flashy sales, especially on smartphones, may already be grabbing your attention.

If you’re considering buying your child their first phone this Christmas, Emily Jones, from Family Tech University, shares a comprehensive parent checklist to make this decision with confidence.

Find more tech advice at familytechuniversity.com, and on Instagram and Facebook, @familytechuniversity.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/teen-a-phone-christmas-approach-big-decision/

As the holiday season gears up, the whirlwind of activities and obligations can often leave us feeling drained. Amid the hustle and bustle, it's easy to focus on family, but it's important to cherish our friendships during this special time too.

Studio 5 Contributor Kelly Jensen shares how to show appreciation and love to our friends when our tanks are running low.

Find more inspiration from Kelly on Instagram, @kellyejensen.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/girlfriend-guide-appreciate-friends-busy-holiday/