June 16, 2022
Questions to Ask When Dating Someone
It might sound strange, but have you ever considered how much dating is like doing a research project? I say this because at the beginning, when you are first getting…
May 31, 2022
Youth Sports Engagement: What’s Right for My Child?
Sports participation and viewing have long been traditions in most cultures, bringing people of all backgrounds together. Participation in sports can build character in youth and benefit them in multiple…
May 27, 2022
New “Hidden Gems” Guides Released
Utah State University Extension recently launched new “Hidden Gems” Family Fun Adventure Guides. The guides were created to help strengthen family connections, support positive youth development, and help families have…
May 16, 2022
How Do You Tell People Who are Interested in You That You aren’t Interested in Being in a Relationship?
Telling someone you are not interested in dating them is uncomfortable and can be a painful experience. In order to answer the question of how to tell someone you are…
May 13, 2022
“Hidden Gems” Out and About Family Adventure Guides Launched
Looking for ideas to play together as a family this summer? Use our FREE Hidden Gem adventure guides! (New guides available now!) Download a guide, connect and play together using…
May 2, 2022
How Do I Know My Partner Will be Faithful?
Trust in a relationship is key to its success. Couples can create trust through sharing varied experiences. Most people do not automatically trust someone they do not know. They determine…
April 29, 2022
Move More in May: Five Reasons to Increase Physical Activity
In many parts of the country, the month of May is when the weather warms after a cold winter. That means it’s time to get up and move more! Whether…
April 25, 2022
Five Tips for Talking with Your Children about War and Conflict
When war and conflict make the headlines and children see disturbing images on television or the internet, it can create feelings of fear, stress, sadness, anxiety, and even anger. They…
April 13, 2022
10 Tips to Overcoming Loneliness
Humans need social connections to survive and thrive. One report found that one-third of adults age 45 and older feel lonely and nearly one-fourth of adults 65 and older are…
April 5, 2022
How Can I Express My Feelings in a More Gentle (less blaming) Way?
We cannot expect our loved ones to guess what is going on inside our minds. This makes expressing our own feelings in a non-judgmental or blaming way critical to healthy…