4 Ways To Manage Smartphones & Family Relationships: Good Things Utah
Smartphones are here to stay, and they can be a wonderful way to stay in touch with friends, work in our careers, and keep up on what's going on in the world. However, in some ways they are becoming a...
View ArticleHow To Get Along With In-Laws: Good Things Utah
Marriage is a wonderful change, but it certainly brings some challenges, not just for the couple involved, but also for the in-law relationship dynamic. Here are my top 3 tips for daughter-in-laws and...
View ArticleHow to Communicate Your Needs: Family Looking Up Podcast
I recently sat down with the ladies of "Family Looking Up" to discuss how women's assertiveness can help our families. The conversation included clearing up misconceptions about assertiveness (such as...
View ArticleHealthy Ways for Parents to Respond When Their Child Comes Out as LGBTQ
http://kutv.com/features/fresh-living/healthy-ways-for-parents-to-respond-when-their-child-comes-out
View ArticleThe Forgotten Sibling(s) of a Child with Special Needs: How Parents Can Show...
Parenting a child with special needs presents unique rewards and challenges. I once heard a mom compare her experience to “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.” With all the twists and turns on the journey, it can be...
View ArticleReady or Not, Here It Comes: 3 Tips for Back to School
Ready or not, it’s back to school! With the end of summer comes new teachers, new books and supplies, and a new schedule for our kiddos. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be pretty overwhelming....
View ArticleHow to “Ground” Your Child
I know most of you started reading this in hopes of finding the magic bullet for dealing with your child’s misbehavior. You should know, that’s not the type of grounding we are talking about. While you...
View ArticleDiscussing Loss with a Child: Suggestions for Starting the Conversation
Recently, I attended a funeral for my dear friend who had a significant impact during my adolescence. As the days led up to the funeral, I looked for a babysitter but was unable to find one so I needed...
View ArticleRepairing and Building Closer Relationships Through Play Therapy
https://kutv.com/features/fresh-living/clair-mellenthin-repairing-and-building-closer-relationships-through-play-therapy Please follow the link above to view Clair Mellenthin’s segment with KUTV on...
View ArticleFive Do’s and Don’ts of Separation Anxiety
Do Implement a Good-Bye Ritual Brainstorm with your child a short ritual you will both perform every time you say goodbye. This could be a secret handshake, a special song, a mantra you say...
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