The Balancing Act of Work and Family
What does riding a bike, using a wheelbarrow, arranging flowers, and placing furniture in a room have in common? All of these tasks require balance. It is hard to explain […]
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 […]
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 […]
Include Water-Efficient Practices in April Gardening Plans
As drought concerns in Utah continue this year, it’s important to begin the gardening season with water-efficient practices in mind. USU Extension provides a website with drought information and resources at drought.usu.edu. Topics […]
Creating Connections Through Cooking
The connection between cooking at home and health has been explored for many years. Regular at home cooking has been tied to improved psychosocial and physical health. The act of […]
Establishing Smooth Transitions after Divorce
It can be emotional for children and parents alike when children leave the care and responsibility of one parent to be with the other parent. Establishing a routine for these transitions […]
Avoid Overscheduling Burnout with Your Child by Creating Opportunities for Downtime
Intentions are good when parents sign up their children for dance, baseball, gymnastics, music lessons, and a host of other activities. Parents want their children to succeed in life and […]
Helping Children Manage Their Emotions
Have you ever been in a situation where your child has a meltdown that includes crying, screaming, or lashing out at objects or other people? Often times these behaviors occur […]
Building Family Relationships Through Volunteering
Family volunteer projects are a powerful way to build family relationships by accomplishing a common goal together. Family volunteering provides members a way to grow relationships as they learn more […]
Should You Raise Chickens? Eight Things to Consider
In difficult economic times, many people consider purchasing chickens as part of their domestic safety net. Raising chickens, however, is distinctly different than stocking up on food storage or bottled […]