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Nativity through the eyes of my 4 year old

posted by admin in Family, Parenting on December 24, 2010

As we decorated our home for Christmas this year, my 4 year old demanded to set up the nativity scenes. I started advising her to how to “correctly” set up the scenes, then quickly stopped myself, realizing that what she’d done was quite profound. Out of the mouth of babes… Merry CHRISTmas! May you have more »

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Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child: Studio 5

posted by admin in Advice, Emotional Health, Parenting, TV Segments on July 6, 2010

Raising An Emotionally Healthy Child on KSL TV’s Studio 5 Self and Relationship Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares how you can become your child’s “emotion coach” and help her develop emotional health. Watch the segment online! As a parent, I find it’s often easier to focus on my more »

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Quoted in MSN.com Article “Recess Rascals”

posted by admin in Advice, Parenting on June 14, 2010

Quoted by MSN.com “Recess Rascals” Has your child been picked on? Inevitably, every child goes through being left out or being teased during recess at some point in their school experience. Read this MSN.com Mom’s Homeroom article on “Recess Rascals” for tips on: How to know when it’s bullying When bad behavior isn’t so bad more »

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Life lessons from a 3 year old

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, My Life, Parenting on April 9, 2010

Life lessons from a 3 year old As I sat this evening on the sidelines watching my daughter’s lacrosse game, I was exhausted and looking forward to sitting down, unwinding, and watching the game. Quickly, my expectations for an hour of relaxation were dashed when my hungry and thirsty and energetic 3 year old daughter Macy began climbing more »

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