At its best, our country stands for equality, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. However, during election years, we often focus solely on our country’s faults because it seems like they’re on display.

Boyd Matheson, host of KSL News Radio’s Inside Sources, encouraged us to hold on to hope, highlighting the upsides of election seasons.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/positives-of-election-year-bright-spots-focus-on/

Parents protect. It’s our responsibility, our job, right?

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson says we’ve got it wrong. She shared why you should stop protecting and start teaching your kids to resist instead. Heather shared six things all parents need to stop protecting their kids from.

To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit www.familyvolley.blogspot.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/stop-protecting-and-start-teach-kids-to-resist/

Let your emotional intelligence shine and refuse to be offended. When we choose openness and curiosity over offense, we create space for genuine connection. This mindset shift allows us to stay engaged and explore issues together, rather than cutting off communication.

Therapist Kristin Hodson believes that refusing to take offense is a sign of emotional smarts.

For more insights from Kristin, visit thehealinggroup.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/refuse-be-offended-things-people-hard-to-offend-do/