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The worldwide gathering of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as General Conference, is October 5-6.  If you intend to watch with your family, there are things you can do to make the experience more meaningful. Friend of the show Maria Eckersley shared ways you can capture your kid’s attention during the sessions. She also shared things you can do to help your f...

Are you feeling it, too? People say they're experiencing an Olympics withdrawal. For two weeks, the world was united through sport. We cried together, laughed together, and cheered together... but it doesn't have to end there. Psychologist Dr. Tom Golightly called out five ways we can carry the Olympic spirit into our daily lives. These are values and principles we learned through the screen that...

This time of year can seem crazy and chaotic, it can be a powerful and productive time of year, too. A time to harness your inner strength and really make things happen. Professional organizer Jenny Layton calls mid-August through October a woman’s power season. Whether you’ve been wanting to tackle a new house project or start maybe on your own health journey right now, she says now i...

When we’re overwhelmed, we may overlook the simple things we can do to lighten the load. The start of the school year can definitely feel overwhelming with things to do and places to be. Lisa Andersen shared how to take a step back and start small to start the year smart. You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @justlisaandersen for more inspiration. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/kids-...

This back-to-school week can feel like one giant heart squeeze. They say we get 18 summers with our children, and another one has already come and gone. It’s enough to make us moms weep. From first to second grade or high school to college, it can be sad to see the time move so quickly. Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson helped us find our footing. She shared how we can feel emot...

Maybe you have the back-to-school blues, or maybe you’re thrilled for a fresh start. Either way, we’re here to ensure your family starts the semester strong. Educational Consultant Michelle Love-Day shared three ways to do it. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/get-involved-with-school-start-the-semester-strong/

At this point of summer, it's easy to fall back on screens and let the kids watch TV and movies more than we'd like them to. But, a good book could be motivation enough to keep your teens and tweens reading! Provo City Librarian Joella Bagshaw shares seven books kids will love so much - they may even go screen free! Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/down-screen-up-good-read-books-for-tweens/

In today’s digital age, the question of when and how to introduce children to social media is a hot topic among parents. Celebrity couple Chip and Joanna Gaines have set a hard stance. “Our house rule is you get social media the summer before you go to college. So, we have that time to kind of work through things,” Joanna told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Today’ s 3 rd...

A lot of couples think that in a healthy marriage, sexual intimacy should be easy. That it should just come naturally. Studio 5 Marriage & Family Contributor Dr. Liz Hale says that is just not true. In fact, she says sexual avoidance happens to many couples over a lifetime together.  

You've seen the expensive protein powders at the grocery store, but do you really need to add them to your cart and your diet? Nutritionist Ali Essig shares her insight. Find more advice from Ali on her YouTube channel , and follow her on Instagram, @plantwhys . Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/do-you-really-need-protein-powder-groups-benefit/

Sometimes we have to do things we really don't want to do. Like, make dinner... again. Or clean up dinner... again. These are things that make a house hum, but doing them can get monotonous. Jessi Berger shares a technique she uses in her daily life to reframe the brain, and in turn, improve her perspective. Find more advice from Jessi on Instagram, @timemanagement4moms .

Food is a huge part of culture, and French food is no exception. We are building up to the 2024 Paris Summer Games by exploring all of the beautiful aspects of the host country, France. French teacher Brittany Call says there is a cafe culture there that American women can adopt and appreciate, too.

The museum experience is a highlight of French culture. As the bright Olympic spotlight shines on Paris next month, we wanted to celebrate all of the beauty the French lifestyle has to offer while exploring ways we can experience that romantic, artsy vibe here at home. Jennie Brasfield finds that feeling in a museum. She says the Utah art scene has a unique connection to France that people might n...

As we're building up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, we're also celebrating the chance to learn about French culture - a lifestyle we admittedly romanticize and dream about. One distinct lifestyle difference is found in how the French start their day. We're adding a page to our Studio 5 Paris Playbook with French-American content creator and entrepreneur Cecilia Jourdan of the popular online bran...

Out of sheer excitement for the Summer Games, we are schooling up on our French culture, adding a page to our Paris Playbook. French teacher Angie Cooper shared four French phrases you can casually drop while watching the Games. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/brush-up-high-school-french-4-phrases-use-olympics/

We celebrate the sports, the competition, the athletes, and - the Olympics are also celebration of humanity and of culture. Sadly, we can't all fly to France, but we're having a lot of fun exploring some ways we can recreate that alluring lifestyle here at home. Claire Dinhut is a French-American woman who posts as "Condiment Claire" online. She introduced us to a French dining experience she thin...

The very best of the human spirit is on display during the Olympics, but how can we extend this energy beyond the two-week event? Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared insights into the core characteristics of an award-winning athlete and how we can apply those Olympic qualities into our everyday lives. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/embody-olympic-qualities-award-win...

The Olympic Games start in one week and here’s what’s bound to happen. We’re going to be watching these impressive athletes, almost seeming superhuman in their abilities. As we sit on our couches with our snacks, we’ll be captivated by their performances. But then, something unexpected happens. We start to feel inspired, driven, and motivated by what we see on the screen. S...

Wouldn't we all like to visit France? The upcoming Paris Olympics is putting a bright spotlight on the culture, the food, the history - it all feels so romantic. Influencer Jenna Jean Davis loves the country so much, she moved there from the U.S. to fulfill a lifelong dream. She had a few pages to add to our Paris Playbook, as she highlighted five culture shocks that will help us all understand th...

The Olympics are not just about winning. Yes, athletes compete to win, and their goal is to take the gold, but it’s much more than just a medal. Hopefully, that ribbon around their neck speaks not just to athleticism, but to character. Boyd Matheson , host of KSL Radio’s Inside Sources, shared the marks of a “real” winner and how we can better celebrate the personal victori...

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games on the horizon, we are compiling our Paris Playbook, celebrating French culture while taking note of how we can get a taste of it here at home. Alexandra Rich says... don't overlook the water! Alexandra grew up near the French Riviera, along the Mediterranean coastline in the southeast corner of France. She has found a few humble replacements to that famous water...

The buzz has been building, the excitement has been mounting, and now we’re ready to go. The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is on Friday, and we’re thrilled to be part of this worldwide stage. Desert News publisher Burke Olsen previewed the names, faces, and events that carry a strong Utah theme. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/utah-olympics-local-connections-paris-gam...

The Olympics are about more than sports and athletic competition. It's a celebration of humanity and of culture - which makes these upcoming Summer Games in Paris extra fun! Women have a romanticized fascination with the French way of life. We want to dress like a French woman, eat like a French woman, stroll the cobblestone streets with a beret on our head and a croissant in our hand! Sadly, we c...

Netflix has recently launched two sports docuseries that offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest Olympic stars, just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Host of KSL Newsradio’s “The Movie Show," Andy Farnsworth , shared details. Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/behind-the-scenes-docuseries-watch-before-games/

It’s a universal sentiment among parents: if only our kids would listen, all our problems would be solved. Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson said the issue isn’t that our children are bad listeners. The real problem is something we’re overlooking. To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit   www.familyvolley.blogspot.com . Rea...