Relationships

The built-in phrase parents need to stop saying (and what to do instead when kids don't listen)

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When a teenager doesn't do what you ask or respond to what you say, it actually isn't a listening problem. Sean Kane said that every parent should retire the question: "are you listening to me?"

How to support your missionary in the time between their call and the MTC

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A church mission call comes with so much joy, and it also marks the beginning of an unexpected season. Lorrine Headrick shared how parents can make the most of this unique time together and support their missionary without losing themselves along the way.

Confidence comes from doing. 4 ways to stop waiting and build up your confident muscle

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Confidence isn't where change begins. Confidence grows when we take that first small step. Dr. Matt Townsend shared four ways to create the confidence you want.

The secret 2 words that help parents raise mentally tough, emotionally resilient kids

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

You can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, lean on all the experts, but research actually makes this one really simple. KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shared how parents can be both firm and kind.

How to spend productive time in your head to create a more meaningful life

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The concept of "spending a lot of time in my head" is intriguing, because we all do! KSL Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared how we can make time in our heads productive instead of just going around in circles or overthinking.

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A viral video is sparking a conversation about adult play. Here are 3 ways to have more fun

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A video of Utah friends running and recording just for the fun of it took off, and it's sparked a conversation around adults, play and fun. Heather Doney shared how she welcomes the ridiculous and gets comfortable with that level of fun and playful.

Sometimes silence says more. How to use strategic silence to make your message stick

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson taught us the power of strategic silence.

This confidence trap doesn't disappear with age. How to stop worrying what other people think

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

No matter how old we get, most of us still wonder what people think of us. How we're being perceived, whether we're measuring up, and what others might be saying when we're not in the room. No matter our success, status, or stage of life, worrying about how we're perceived can create real insecurities. Life Coach Tiffany Peterson shared how to build the courage muscle to be true to ourselves.

You can break the cycle. 4 steps to becoming the transition person for your family

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Are you the "transition person" for your family in this generation? Dr. Matt Townsend said that every single person passes something down to the next generation.

Your teen does it, and you do too. How 'phubbing' hurts your relationship

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

New research is shining a light on "parent phubbing:" when a text, email or social media scroll pulls our attention away. KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson explained why we're all so vulnerable to phubbing and what we can do differently.

Adults need to play too; 3 ways to be more playful everyday

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Author and speaker Connie Sokol shared three life moments where adults can be more playful.

Storytelling is the most powerful parenting tool you're not using

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

To every parent wanting to help your kids manage big feelings in a fast, overwhelming world, KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson called out one of the simplest, most powerful tools we have.

You don't have a willpower problem. 4 truths about motivation to get you moving

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

You meant to go the gym, to clean out that closet. Dr. Matt Townsend shared four truths about motivation to get us thinking and moving the right way.

What season of life are you in? How to make room for what matters to you right now

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fall has a way of helping us settle into a new rhythm. KSL Lifestyle Contributor Jenny Layton shared how to look at life seasons and decide what matters most.

7 simple habits that will add good years onto your life, backed by longevity experts

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KSL Health Contributor Miki Eberhardt shared seven habits that will add on years to your life.

Your worrying about the wrong things. 3 places parents should actually put their focus

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson said that when parents spend less time worrying about the wrong things, we create more room for the things that truly support our kids' confidence, connection, and mental health.

Want a habit to stick? Break up with consistency. Here's how to look at it instead...

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moinca Packer is the author of the new book "Sticky Habits." She said if you want a habit to stick, you have to break up with the myth of consistency.

Self-compassion is not weakness. 3 ways to help kids build this skill

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Self-compassion is one of those phrases thrown around in therapy chats, but it deserves a place in parenting circles, too.

4 rules that will actually help you get through a hard time

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

No matter what's on your plate, Dr. Matt Townsend said we can do any trial better. He shared four rules for hard times.