How to Help Dad Feel Connected When New Baby Comes
Congratulations, baby makes three! Family and friends gather around to celebrate, mom and baby receive gifts and attention while dad is sometimes left out. Dad needs the chance to be […]
Nine Tips to Help Youth Manage Screen Time
Not surprisingly, children are spending more time with screen media than ever before, and at younger ages. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the average 8-to-12-year-old […]
Three Things to Consider with Student Loan Forgiveness and Delayed Repayment Plan
The long-awaited details of President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan have been officially announced. In summary, based on last year’s tax return, the plan cancels up to $10,000 of federal student […]
Four Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Summer is winding down, and many children are hitting the books instead of the snooze button. In addition to encouraging children to stay organized and responsible with their time and […]
How Can I Foster a Growth Mindset in my ADHD Kids?
Social difficulties are common among children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This can lead to negative interactions with others. William Pelham, Ph.D., director of the Center for Children […]
Need Help Making Sense of Home Canning? Here Are Twelve Tips
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and […]
What are Some Fun, New Ideas for Date Night?
When you hear, “date night,” what do you picture? Getting a great babysitter to watch the kids and heading out for dinner and a movie? Or maybe, “who has time […]
August Yard and Garden Checklist
The heat is on, and yards and gardens are trying to survive the high temperatures and drought conditions. Consider these tips from the USU Extension Gardeners Almanac to help your garden succeed. Also included are links for further […]
Four Tips to Make Summer Safe
Many families are heading outdoors for one last outing before school starts. Whether in the water or hills, on the ballfield or in the backyard, it’s essential to keep family […]
Raising a Confident Child
A confident child is one who has a positive self-image, speaks positively about themselves, knows that they are loved unconditionally, can do things for themselves, and, have all the tools […]