Does the bedtime with your kids or grandkids feel like a battle? The last mile in a marathon? Hostage negotiations? Putting kids to bed can feel like clearing a hurdle, but Steffani Raff, storyteller and host of the "Wink" podcast, says that there are 4 simple things every parent and grandparent can do to make your child's bedtime the best part of both your days.

Steffani Raff has performed and taught storytelling in a variety of settings since 1997. Steffani’s first book, “The Ravenous Gown: And 14 More Tales about Real Beauty” won a Storytelling World Award in 2016. The Deseret News called Steffani’s stories, “clever, humorous, thought-provoking tales.” Steffani is the host of the BYUradio podcast "Wink."

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It's an uncomfortable topic, but end-of-life planning can spare our loved ones a lot of heartache. In this episode, estate planner Callie Stillman walks us through the differences between wills and trusts and the 5 most important questions we'll need to answer in order to plan for the future.

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Each year, Rob Gardner's "Lamb of God" is performed for audiences around the world. Since its premier in 2010, "Lamb of God" has become a beloved Easter tradition that recounts the final days of the Savior's life through the eyes of those who knew and loved Him. Composer Rob Gardner shares the story of how the oratorio began, how it changed his understanding of Jesus Christ, and why there is always hope in the greatest story ever told.

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Website: robgardnermusic.com

Baskets and egg hunts and candy are fun, but they aren't the best part of Easter. In this special episode of The Lisa Show, listeners young and old share 26 ideas for creating a more meaningful Easter and more worshipful celebration of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection.

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Looking for more friends? Looking for better friends? Community architect and author Radha Agrawal shares ideas for deciding who we really want in our social circles and how we can expand those circles. Drawing on ideas from her best-selling book, "Belong", Radha talks with Lisa about the impact of loneliness and isolation and how to better connect with the people we want and need in our lives.

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Radha Agrawal is the co-Founder, CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker.

Her bestselling book BELONG peels back the curtain and answers the questions, "How do I find my people?" and "How do I create large and meaningful communities in the real world?".

She was named by MTV as “one of 8 women who will change the world.”

She lives between Brooklyn and her farm in Rhinebeck with her family, and her most coveted title is mother.

Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to your community for help and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Check out Michelle's work here: https://lovedayedconsult.com

Michelle Love-Day has been an educator for 23 years. She was a 1st & 2nd grade teacher, Literacy Coach, Principal, and Associate Director of Educational Equity. She is currently the Director of the Language & Culture Services Department. She also is the director and founder of RISE Academy, co-Founder of UROR.

A long-term member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC., she believes in working in and giving back to the community. Mrs. Love-Day has served on many Boards around the state.

She is passionate about schools being student focused, equitable, and a place where all students feel that they are welcomed and have an adult they can believe in and who believes in them. In 2022, she delivered an idea worth sharing on the Tedx stage and is the proud sister, friend, daughter, wife, and mother to 5 children.

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Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting.

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https://familylife.byu.edu/directory/larry-nelson

Dr. Nelson studies factors that lead to flourishing or floundering in the transition to adulthood with a particular interest in parenting, social competence, social withdrawal, identity, beliefs, and culture. He also studies factors (e.g., parenting, culture, self-perceptions) related to children's social development with an emphasis in shy and withdrawn behaviors in early childhood.

Do find your center of self-worth changing—whether that be your career, your kids, your talents, your looks, your friends? You're not alone. We all have to navigate finding our value, especially during times of change. Alison Faulkner of "The Alison Show" and author of "You're Already Awesome" shares ideas on how to rethink your self-worth in a healthier way and how to protect it.

Check out Alison's website! https://thealisonshow.com/

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We're often at a loss for words when speaking to someone who is grieving. We want to say the right thing, but we often end up feeling like we just put our foot in our mouth. And sometimes, we just avoid saying anything at all to avoid any awkwardness. Leanne Friesen, author of "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss," shares several easy, compassionate, and helpful things we can say to people—and to ourselves—when in the throes of grief.

Check out Leanne's work on her website: https://leannefriesen.com/

Check out Leanne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grieving.room/?hl=en

Check out Leanne's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Room-Making-Space-Things/dp/1506492371/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DOTT7WVTNSVL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.leoFUKD6Vf2JqTqeKW0EDq_yzmHT7vrfDMHwHlJgXb3DkIgrnT0CVKdTMURHP9XZMwQJuvC4_SwllntlMOlJHrw7r26-kr8ZsZxv76lkbyQ.pnkXrillBlG61RRsmXMe5SkWsAZxWIrka3f6qFkiTQc&dib_tag=se&keywords=grieving+room+leanne+friesen&qid=1740170037&sprefix=the+grieving+room%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1

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Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs.

Check out Matt's work on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com/

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