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Courtnie Erickson/KTAR.com contributor

How to build a relationship with your father-in-law

Building a relationship with your father-in-law can be difficult. July 30 is Father-in-law Day. This day is designed to help you build a strong and comfortable relationship with our father-in-law.
11 years ago
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Pam McMurtry/KTAR.com contributor

The most important items for back-to-school: Tolerance and respect

New shoes and fun school supplies are important but even more critical is sending your children back to school with these characteristics: tolerance and respect.
11 years ago
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Christina Toliver/KTAR.com contributor,Breanne Anderson/KTAR.com contributor

How to improve family relations by validating your children’s emotions

The act of validating children's emotions is a crucial part of effective parenting.
11 years ago
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Mercedes White/Deseret News

Is Ritalin hurting your kids’ grades?

ADHD medications have been shown to both improve focus and lower students grades. This article examines these seemingly contradictory findings.
11 years ago
Becky Lynn

Talking the money talk with teens

Many high school teens simply don't know as much about money as they should...and without parental guidance they may graduate right into financial ruin.
11 years ago
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Angela Carter/KTAR.com contributor

Sometimes you need to say no

You will never be able to do everything everyone asks you to do. This is why it's important to know why it's okay to say no. Here are five reasons why it's okay to say "no."
11 years ago
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Amelia Frischknecht/KTAR.com contributor

3 ways your home decor can enhance your family life

Whether you are just starting out in a tiny apartment or you've finally acquired the house of your dreams, the way you decorate can have a profound influence on your family life.
11 years ago
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Loralee Evans/KTAR.com contributor

Preparing your child for kindergarten

The first days of kindergarten can be scary. Both for kids and parents. But by remembering these three ideas, parents can help make kindergarten both rewarding and exciting for their children.
11 years ago
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Shannon Symonds & Erin Oscarson/KTAR.com contributor

Teaching your boys to be gentlemen

Some say being a true gentlemen is a lost art, but teaching your son to be gentlemen can make all his relationships better.
11 years ago
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Jill Meyer/KTAR.com contributor

How to keep your kids’ minds engaged during the summer

Summer learning experiences, especially those that your children lead, are hands-on and imaginative will help your children stay sharp during the summer months.
11 years ago
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Aaron Anderson/KTAR.com contributor

5 important things nobody told you about marriage

You probably asked for whatever advice you could find when you got married. Here are 5 important things from a marriage counselor that nobody told you when you got married.
11 years ago
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Megan Gladwell/KTAR.com contributor

Mistakes are evidence that you are striving to improve

Our faults and blunders can be embarrassing. If we put things in perspective, however, we can see that our personal failings make us unique, help us progress, and keep us humble.
11 years ago
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Brooke Porter/KTAR.com contributor

Cookbook review: ‘NoodleMania!: 50 Playful Pasta Recipes’ for little tummies, big imaginations

"NoodleMania!: 50 Playful Pasta Recipes" delights readers with colorful, creative recipes with a family staple — noodles. Entice young eaters with Little Ladybug Salad instead of basic penne and veggies.
11 years ago
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Brooke Porter/KTAR.com contributor

Book review: ‘Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right’ could help decrease child obesity

"More than 18 million American children are at risk for developing obesity-related diseases," according to Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, author of "Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right: The Food Solution that Lets Kids Be Kids."
11 years ago
Becky Lynn

It’s always time for new shoes

11 years ago
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Becky Lynn

Crafts for the terminally uncrafty; supermarket flower arranging

I secretly yearn to be an exquisite interior designer, capable of creating something unique and eye popping out of what seems to be nothing just like the miracle workers on HGTV. But I can't.
11 years ago
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Courtnie Erickson/KTAR.com contributor

5 ways to spend time with your spouse

July is Share a Sunset With Your Lover Month. This month-long holiday reminds us how important time with our spouse truly is. Here are five fun activities you and your spouse can enjoy doing together this month.
11 years ago
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Emmilie Buchanan/Deseret News

Lessons from celebrity parents

When looking at the world of parenting from a celebrity standpoint, the view can be educational, albeit — at times — painful.
11 years ago
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Jessie McKinley/KTAR.com contributor

How to prepare gluten-free meals without torturing your family

Going gluten-free is all the rage these days, but for some people, the absence of gluten in their diet really does make a difference. If you are new to the "gluten-free world," here are ten wonderful recipes to try out.
11 years ago
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Becky Rickman/KTAR.com contributor

10 tips for more effectively talking to your children

Connecting with our children can be challenging with all of the outside stimulation and internal chaos. Here are some tips on how to more effectively talk to your children.
11 years ago
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Becky Lynn

Arizona Woman: Busy, smart and strong while making friends online

Pregnancy is not an easy thing to go through. When we’re pregnant, we need support. We need shoulders to cry on, friends to lean on and the hands of loved ones to hold when times get tough (or the summer sun gets too hot!) When Kelly Roberts was pregnant 15 years ago, she turned to […]
11 years ago
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Jennifer Savage/KTAR.com contributor

How to create a TV schedule for kids

If you have a hard time keeping TV time within reasonable limits or have a child on the brink of becoming your TV, a media schedule maybe the answer. Here are five tips for creating a TV or media schedule for children.
11 years ago
Linda Howells/KTAR.com contributor

Being YOU: Helping your child discover their individuality

Each of our children has something different to give, something different to learn, something different to teach. Here are some ways to help them discover their individuality.
11 years ago
Sara Hagmann/KTAR.com contributor

10 Summer Date Ideas

Summer has officially begun! Welcome the season with these fun warm weather dates.
11 years ago