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He is a music icon, and one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. He commands a stage and an audience with a seasoned sparkle. He has given us so many of our favorite hits throughout the decades, and as much as we admire his sheer and unmatched talent, we equally admire his personal character and values off-stage.

Donny Osmond is a husband, grandpa, and all-around family guy. He stopped by Studio 5 to share some exciting news about his Las Vegas show, 'DONNY,' chat about family life as a grandpa, and play a little game we're calling, 'DJ Donny.'

Get tickets to DONNY at donny.com.

Speech errors affect many families. Maybe it’s a subtle lisp, or a more noticeable speech issue—but beyond the technical aspects, these errors can seriously impact a child’s self-confidence.

Speech Therapist Ashley Christensen shared a few strategies to support your child in overcoming speech embarrassment, and boosting their self-esteem.

Ashley has an online Speech Sound Academy where she teaches all these tips and more. Find more help from Ashley on her website, mymagicwords.fun, or on Instagram, @my.magicwords.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/celebrate-small-wins-child-speech-issues-boost/

Shannon Hale learned a powerful lesson in a very personal way - not all children have the same types of skills to manage life's challenges.

She's a New York Times best-selling author and the creative genius behind popular titles such as "Princess in Black" and "Princess Academy." Shannon is also mom to four neurodivergent kids who have taught her a lot... and who inspired her latest book.

Find more of Shannon's work at shannonhale.com.

There was the "Girl Boss," and now... there's the "Trad Wife." Gen Z is ditching one for the other.

The term Girl Boss has circulated the internet for a few years. It's used to describe a woman who is successful and ambitious in her career, especially as a businesswoman or entrepreneur.  Now it appears the "Trad Wife," which is short for "Traditional Wife," is the new label to embrace, at least on social media. It describes a married woman who embraces traditional gender roles. Her full-time job is homemaking. As we consider the pendulum shift, it’s a natural curiosity to ask why?

Cami Packer, a passionate advocate for home and family life, shared her thoughts on this new wave of interest.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/rise-of-trad-wife-shift-girl-boss-to-homemaker/

Here’s a homework assignment: think of a difficult conversation you need to have, or one that didn’t go well. This conversation could be with anyone close to you, such as a spouse, adult child, sibling, or friend. Take a moment to identify this conversation.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared the necessary tools you need to take on this hard conversation with confidence. He shared practices that will help you minimize conflict and increase connection.

Find more advice from Matt at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/hard-conversation-minimize-conflict-connection/

It's the celebrity headline of the week: after reuniting and getting married, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from actor Ben Affleck. It was a different ending for pro golfer Rory McIllroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, earlier this year. After seven years of marriage, McIllroy also filed for divorce through a spokesperson saying their relationship was "irretrievably broken." Yet a month later, the couple dismissed the divorce, telling media "we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."

With this topic of reconciliation in the headlines lately... it brings up the question of success rate among couples who do reconnect. Studio 5 Marriage & Family Contributor Dr. Liz Hale shares her professional views and experience on couples who go from broken to bonded.

The alarm clock goes off. What's next? You should have a plan, because an intentional morning leads to an intentional day!

Professional speaker and consultant Patrick Dickerson shared the significance of starting your day with intention.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/intentional-morning-productive-ways-better-routine/

Navigating high-conflict conversations is an art.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend has mastered it over his 25-year career. He shared five essential relationship principles that can help you build stronger, happier, and healthier relationships.

For more guidance, check out Matt's Becoming One program at matttownsend.com, where you can access content, weekly calls, and group coaching to further enhance your relationship skills.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/speak-less-listen-more-high-conflict-conversations/

There is a phrase floating around, a parenting style that’s getting a lot of talk and attention. It’s gentle parenting. Some disagree with it altogether... others have gone all in. Many of us are kind of squishy on what it even means, and we’re falling somewhere in between.

No matter where you lie on the gentle parenting spectrum, it’s a parenting style people are chatty about. Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson explained what gentle parenting is and what it is not, plus the pros and cons of practicing it.

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

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/gentle-parenting-where-goes-wrong-how-do-right/

You know those girlfriends that are so easy to talk to? The kind that you could talk to for hours about everything and nothing at the same time? That's the premise behind the Studio 5 Hot Seat. We've invited friends of the show to have some quality girlfriend chatter with us, and that’s something Shara Park is great at.

Shara is a reporter and anchor, also a wife and mother. Her ambition and passion leads out in everything she does!

What we discussed: