Parenting Young Adults Living at Home
Economic difficulties, increasing tuition enrollment, and a trend toward marrying later have impacted the number of young adults living at home with their parents. This new stage of family life leaves...
View ArticleSetting Boundaries with Difficult People
Have you ever felt like someone doesn’t respect what you say? Although certain people could be defined as difficult, the way you’re handing them might not help the situation. Boundaries help us define...
View ArticleSupporting A Loved One With Mental Illness: Studio 5
On Studio 5 a brave Utah woman shares her story of her husband’s struggle with mental illness. Because those who suffer don’t “look” ill, they are often misunderstood and don’t get the support offered...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of Online Counseling: Studio 5
There are many people who feel that they don’t have time to see a counselor or may be prevented by other circumstances from seeking counseling. Online counseling is now offering these people the...
View ArticleManaging Friendship Breakups: Studio 5
Adult friendships can be hard to cultivate and maintain. When you notice a friend seeming a bit stand-offish, stops returning calls, or gives you a cold shoulder you should you say something or let...
View ArticleAsk Julie: What Should I Say?: Studio 5
Straightforward advice for your toughest relationship situations! This week on KSL TV’s Studio 5 with Brooke Walker I tackle viewer’s tough relationship dilemmas in this new Q & A segment called...
View ArticleBullied Students More Likely to Bring Weapons to School: KSL TV News
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 200,000 victims of bullying had brought weapons to school at least once during the previous month. I was invited to comment about this...
View ArticleRecreating Your Life When Kids Are In School: Studio 5
You want to see your children grow up, but once they aren’t home and dependent on mom everyday, it can be a confusing and exciting time of rediscovery. Here are my tips for redefining your mid-mom...
View ArticleRace Car Therapy? Studio 5 Dare Week
What happens when a therapist gets behind the wheel of a race car? This has got to be one of the most fun TV segments I’ve ever done! As part of Studio 5′s series “5 Days 5 Dares” I got to do something...
View Article5 Phrases for Recovering Perfectionists
Don’t let perfectionistic tendencies hold you back. Try these 5 phrases! Ok. I admit it. I’m a recovering perfectionist. And sometimes I still find myself wrestling with unrealistic expectations. Here...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Plastic Surgery
Why does Utah have such high plastic surgery rates? Are we turning to surgery to address internal problems? Salt Lake City has been called the vainest city by Forbes and Utah is known for high rates of...
View ArticleAsk Julie: “What Should I Say?”: Studio 5
Straightforward advice for your toughest relationship situations! This week on KSL TV’s Studio 5 with Brooke Walker I tackle viewer’s tough relationship dilemmas in this new Q & A segment called...
View ArticleWhen a Loved One Experiences a Faith Transition
When a loved one goes through a faith crisis showing respect, compassion, and trust in the relationship are key. Religion is a part of our culture and our identity, both individually and as a society....
View ArticleMy Top 5 Conversational Pet Peeves: Studio 5
There’s an art to good conversation, and sometimes we don’t get it quite right. When it comes to conversational mishaps, there’s impolite…and then there’s annoying. Certain patterns are not only...
View ArticleShould You Let Your Kids Win?
Games are a fun family activity. But how important is winning for children? Should parents play full out, or are there times when they should let kids win? In an article that’s going viral, a blogger...
View ArticleSay it in 60: Studio 5
This week on Studio 5, host Brooke Walker did a segment called “Say it in 60,” where she asked me a series of rapid-fire questions for one minute. I answered them on the spot as quickly as I could, and...
View ArticleAre You Self-Aware or Self-Absorbed?: Studio 5
We each have a long list of personal responsibilities: our finances, careers, bodies, families, etc. It’s critical to be aware of our lives and our needs. But when does self-awareness become...
View ArticleHow to Harness the Power of Procrastination: Studio 5
Most all of us have procrastinated at one point or another. We delay doing things like taxes, cleaning, work projects, etc. While we tend to think of this as a bad habit, it’s possible to manage the...
View ArticleHow To Be More Assertive: Studio 5
“Assertiveness” is a word that can have some negative connotations. Some might equate being assertive with being pushy, bossy, or controlling. But in reality, assertiveness is a communication skill...
View Article5 Mistakes Parents Make with Overweight Children: Studio 5
Share this! Childhood obesity is already know to be a big problem in our country. National campaigns are dedicated to helping kids live healthy, but the real battle begins at home. It’s not just what...
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