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Texting Doesn’t Replace Comfort Of Mother’s Voice: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Communication, Media, News, Parenting, Relationships & Emotional Health, TV Segments on January 10, 2012

A new study published in Evolution of Human Behavior shows their no substitute for hearing your mother’s voice to calm daughters who are stressed. I sat down earlier today with Brooke Walker at KSL TV News to share my thoughts on this news study. Give what I’ve learned about attachment theory, the results of this study more »

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Top 10 Posts of 2011 on JulieHanks.com

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Depression, Marriage, Music, News, Parenting, Relationships & Emotional Health, TV Segments on December 28, 2011

It’s always fun to see which posts catch your interest over 12 months. Looking back over 2012 the top posts are a mix of music, personal posts, parenting tips, marriage topics, and mental and emotional health advice…and that list just about sums up my life! A big surprise is #1 — guess you haven’t forgotten more »

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My 5 Year Old Cut Her Own Hair!: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Media, Parenting, Parenting & Children, TV Segments on December 22, 2011

Call it every mom’s nightmare – when their little girl gets a hold of the scissors and chops off their long locks. So how do you deal with that dramatic parenting situation? We asked Studio 5 Contributor Julie Hanks LCSW her reaction when her 5-year-old daughter did this a few days ago, and what tips more »

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Ask Julie: Will My Therapist Have To Tell My Parents When I Cut Myself?

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Ask Julie, Depression, Family, Parenting, Parenting & Children, Relationships, Self-esteem, Therapy on December 19, 2011

I am 14 and recently my parents have discovered I struggle with self-injury. After discovering this, they are going to send me to see a therapist to help with the issue. They, of course, know I struggle with self-injury, but I would prefer if they did not hear about it if I tell the therapist more »

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Don’t Be Afraid To Set Boundaries: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Emotional Health, Family, Media, Parenting, Relationships, TV Segments on December 9, 2011

Does the fear of offending friends or family members keep you from setting boundaries? It’s a timely topic with the holidays fast approaching. Therapist, Julie Hanks, says it’s ok to set boundaries, even if you offend someone.   Q: Why are we afraid to set boundaries that might offend someone? You might mistakenly confuse boundaries more »

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Should You Keep Your Kids Believing in Santa?: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Parenting, TV Segments on November 30, 2011

No parent wants to be “Scrooge” about Santa, so why not just keep believing forever? Therapist, Julie Hanks, has advice on how to handle “Santa doubt” and how to keep Santa’s example of love and generosity, alive.   Should you keep your kids believing in Santa? 1) Let your child take the lead · Watch more »

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Technology Milestones For Kids | When Should Kids Have Cell Phones, Facebook, Game Consoles?: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, TV Segments on November 11, 2011

Hi-Tech Parenting: When Should Kids Have Cell Phones, Facebook, Game Consoles? Under pressure to let your kids go hi-tech? Get expert advice on when to let children have a cell phone, open a Facebook account and more. Studio 5 Contributor and therapist, Julie Hanks, has tips to help you manage kids and technology. 1) At more »

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Encouraging Creativity in Your Kids

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Family, Parenting on November 9, 2011

1) Model a creative life Let your kids in on your own creative outlets. Whether it’s creating an online scrapbook, journal writing, floral arrangements, card making, playing flute, etc.  My kids have grown up seeing me write songs and perform in concerts. Because I’ve continued to develop my creative side, from as young as 18 more »

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8 Surefire Ways To Emotionally Mess Up Your Kid

posted by admin in Emotional Health, Family, Parenting, Therapy on November 8, 2011

8 Surefire Ways To Emotionally Mess Up Your Kid 1) Shut down all emotional expression If your child expresses anger, sadness, fear be sure to make fun of them, tell them not to feel, and dismiss their emotions. Withhold love whenever they express emotion, especially vulnerable feelings. Another tactic is to express more intense emotions more »

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National TV Appearance on Secretly Pregnant on Nov. 3 on Discovery Health

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Counseling, Emotional Health, Media, News, Parenting, TV Segments on October 28, 2011

Tune in Nov. 3rd 8PM MT to Discovery Fit & Health No. I’m not secretly pregnant. Several months ago I got a call from a casting company asking if I’d be willing to do some pro bono therapy with a woman in Salt Lake for a women’s health documentary show about women who are hiding more »

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Will 1 Year Wait Period Before Divorce Save Marriages: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Communication, Family, Marriage, News, Parenting, TV Segments on October 25, 2011

KSL’s Brooke Walker asked me to weigh in on the recent proposal from the Institute for American Values suggesting to lawmakers a mandatory divorce waiting period. In my clinical work with couples I’ve found that couples often seriously consider or file for divorce because they have lost hope of reconnecting with their spouse and think more »

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Overcoming Pregnancy Body Image Fears: Quoted on Parents.com

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Body Image, Emotional Health, News, Parenting on October 15, 2011

Pregnancy is a time of change, and living in a culture obsessed with appearance and thinness, many women struggle with fears surrounding body changes that accompany pregnancy. I recently interviewed with Parents.com to share my thoughts on this topic… “Women need to develop a willingness to view bodily changes as part of the journey of more »

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7 Mistakes Smart Parents Make: I’m Quoted in Parenting Magazine!

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in News, Parenting, Relationships on October 11, 2011

  Sweet! My therapy clinic Wasatch Family Therapy and I got a shout out in the November issue of Parenting Magazine! Read my advice on common parenting mistakes (and my own personal confessions) on newsstands this week.     Download the pdf below 7 Mistakes Even Smart Parents Make–Fixed! (pdf)    

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World Mental Health Day – Do Your Emotional Family History: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Emotional Health, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, TV Segments on October 10, 2011

WHAT is emotional family history? Emotional family history is the emotional and relational patterns inherited and/or learned from your parents and grandparents, which may have been passed down to you. It includes: 1. nature: predisposition to certain emotional & mental health problems or traits (i.e. depression, anxiety, addictions) 2. nurture: learned patterns of how to more »

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Having A “Favorite” Child Isn’t Such A Bad Thing: KSL News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, News, Parenting, Relationships, TV Segments on October 8, 2011

In his new book “The Sibling Effect”, Jeffrey Kluger says that whether they want to admit it or not, every parent has a favorite child. I think he’s right. A parent may naturally “click” with one child over another or may find one child easier to understand. What’s important is that parents to do what more »

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Kids & Consequences-5 Questions To Ask Before Rescuing: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, Parenting, TV Segments on September 28, 2011

5 Questions To Ask Before Rescuing Your Child From Natural Consequences The only source of knowledge is experience. – Einstein Being a “good parent” usually means being involved in your child’s life and “doing” things for your child, like volunteering in school, attending their sporting events, and teaching them values and skills. Allowing your child more »

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Have Playgrounds Become Too Safe?: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, News, Parenting, TV Segments on September 24, 2011

Can a playground be TOO safe and stifle kids imagination, or stunt development? Remember the tricky bars, carousel, really high slides, and gigantic monkey bars? A recent NY Times article on this topic suggests that eliminating all risk may not be in your child’s best interest. Watch what I have to say about it here…

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Ask Julie: Why Does Dad Favor My Brother?

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Ask Julie, Family, Parenting on August 28, 2011

Well, I’m 15 and I’m really sad because my brother always gets everything he goes and sees my dad and gets £30 or more of him every time he gets money for stuff as well everyday and when I go and see my dad all i get is a £5.  My brother also got a more »

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Is Your Child “Overbooked”?: KSL 5 News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Family, Parenting, TV Segments on August 22, 2011

The Overbooked Child Good parents sign their kids up for dance, sports, music, art, and language lessons, right? In a recent NewYorkTimes.com arti cle Alina Tugend says, “…in an effort to give their children everything, some parents end up not just depleting financial resources, but also their own emotional energy.” Exposure to early opportunities, classes, more »

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Surviving Back to School Shopping with Tweens & Teens: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Family, Media, Parenting, TV Segments on August 11, 2011

Need help finding clothes to fit your standards and her style? It’s just one of the challenges moms face when shopping with “Tweens” and teens. Here are my tips to help help you resolve your shopping struggles, before you hit the stores. 1) Money Pam: “I would like to ask how I can make my more »

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