Studio 5

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 can make us better - better parents, better friends, better community members, and more.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/after-olympic-high-lessons-carry-everyday-life/

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 is the perfect opportunity to set goals that took a backseat during the summer break and be more productive.

Find more advice from Jenny on Instagram, @jlthehappygal.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/chaotic-months-more-productive-get-stuff-done/

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-choose-bedtime-start-the-school-year-smart/

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 emotionally steady during this time of transition.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/back-to-school-blues-stay-emotionally-steady/

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 hour.

They aren’t alone. Actress and TV host Drew Barrymore says no to phones. She passionately expressed to her live studio audience, “It is amazing to have wanted so badly for my kids to love me and to love their environment and feel safe, and none of us want our children to resent us, and we don’t want to be their enemy. It is such a hard choice to say, I don’t care if you hate me for this. I don’t care if you’re mad at me for this. I know that I’m doing the right thing by you and I accept your anger.”

The research supports the celebrities concerns too. The book, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt has been at the center of this conversation. The author claims the decline of a play-based childhood and the rise of a phone-based childhood has contributed largely to the significant increase in anxiety and depression among young people. He advises parents to hold off on smartphones until high school and say no to social media until 16.

But what is the everyday mom doing with this somewhat new, concrete information?

In a recent roundtable discussion with three mothers we admire, friends of the show Kelly Jensen, Emily Bell McCormick, and Shima Baughman shared their experiences and perspectives on social media use and phone privileges in their homes.

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.

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 not realize, and shares some fantastic, free museums right here in Utah.

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 brand "Hello French." After teaching French for more than a decade, a few years ago Cecilia took those lessons online and started sharing a glimpse of her own American life, as influenced by her French background. She has since amassed more than two million followers online!

Cecilia helped us explore one aspect of French life that differs with how we do things here in America. She shared what a morning meal looks like in France.

Follow Cecilia online, @hellofrenchnyc.

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 thinks all women will appreciate.

Find more inspiration from Claire on Instagram, @condimentclaire.

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-winning-athlete/

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.

Studio 5 Health & Fitness Contributor Emily Nelson believes that there are lessons to be learned from these athletes that can benefit the everyday walker, runner, or gym-goer.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/olympic-athletes-motivate-lessons-fitness-journey/

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 the French lifestyle through a personal lens.

Follow Jenna on Instagram, @jennajean8.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/live-in-france-american-abroad-culture-quirks/

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 victories we experience in everyday life.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/cant-make-excuses-and-progress-real-winner/

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 watermark here in Utah.

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-games/

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 can't all fly to France, but over the next couple of weeks, we'll be exploring ways we can capture a small taste of that alluring lifestyle here at home! We're compiling the Studio 5 Paris Playbook, and we've assembled a team of women who know the French ways to inspire us.

Jenna Flood, French teacher at Oak Canyon Junior High School in Lindon, shares where her love for France began, and the difference between 'Costco culture' and 'market culture.'

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.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/getting-kids-to-listen-not-listening-is-about/

It can feel like every day the world will try to tell us what's important. That's true now more than ever in the age of social media. People are constantly sharing THEIR opinions and THEIR beliefs, and it's easy to forget what yours are.

Dr. Allison Mangrum wants to help you say NO to all the noise, because after all - that's all it is. It's just noise. She believes we can decide what we listen to and what we let slide by.

Find more advice from Allison on Instagram, @meditatewithalli.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/no-to-noise-mindful-practices-focus-important/

The Olympics unite people on a global level, but they also present a unique opportunity to connect on a smaller scale within your own home.

Parenting Coach Andee Martineau armed us with Olympic parenting prompts. These are phrases that will help you draw out real-time family discussions around themes like hard work, discipline, and grit to help you grow together.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/lessons-from-the-olympics-prompts-conversation/

As parents, we all want our children to get along and be friends, not just now, but in the future as well. However, the constant bickering and fighting, especially during the summer, might make us doubt if this is even possible.

According to Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson, it is.

“Parents want so desperately for their kids to be close. They want it really bad,” said Heather. This desire becomes even more poignant when parents see their grown-up children not having good relationships. The impact of siblings not getting along can be crushing for parents.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/strong-sibling-relationships-parents-can-help/

The idea of writing one’s “life story” either sounds like a literal autobiography… or something that’s meant for those in their later season of life. But, you don’t have to wait and you don’t have to be overwhelmed with the process. Start now and make it easy.

Memory keeping expert Becky Higgins said it is doable with a modern approach to telling our stories and leaving a legacy that truly matters.

To find more inspiration from Becky, you can take a FREE mini course called “My Modern Story”. Follow @beckyhigginsllc on Instagram for all things documenting and memory keeping.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/tell-life-story-page-modern-way-journal-makes-easy/

Here's a somewhat uncomfortable fact: you really didn't know who you were marrying. Love is a leap of faith, they say... and "they" might be right. Making a marriage last might actually be about fostering resiliency, rather than marrying perfectly.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares the first of a two part conversation about what resilient couples do to stand the test of time.

For more insights on resilience in relationships, you can join Dr. Matt Townsend’s “Becoming One” program. Learn more at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/test-time-things-resilient-couples-do-marriages/

As the 2024 Summer Olympics draw near, the excitement is palpable. Our colleagues at KSL News are gearing up to bring the Olympic highlights straight to your living room.

Tamara Vaifanua, Alex Cabrero, and Sam Farnsworth will headline KSL’s coverage. They’ll be at the center of it all, ensuring you are “taking home the gold” - golden moments, golden highlights, and golden stories.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/day-in-life-olympic-journalist-ksl-team-paris/

You know and love her cakes and cookies, but baking isn't Courtney Rich's only hobby. There's another passion she holds close to her heart: running. After a knee injury last year, she's learned a lesson or two about the recovery process.

Courtney shares three lessons she learned as she recovered from her injury.

Find Courtney on Instagram, @cakebycourtney.

The streaming world is in constant flux, influencing not only what we watch, but also how we watch it. Keeping up can feel like a relentless game.

Tech expert Sarah Kimmel shared a lesser-known streaming service that may be worth your attention, along with other streaming headlines.

Find more advice from Sarah on Instagram, @familytech, or at familytechzone.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/smart-streaming-service-never-own-digital-library/

After 18 years as a guest on Studio 5, Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend has really come to know host, Brooke Walker, and her masterful skills in connecting at deeper levels with others – in front of and behind the camera. He believes Brooke’s ability to make each guest shine is truly remarkable, and that we can all learn from her warmth and relatability.

Here are four principles, inspired by Brooke, that Matt suggested we could all employ to deepen connections with those around us.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/show-interest-deepen-connections-4-principles/

Learn more from matt at matttownsend.com.

Each one of your children came into the world with their own personality. Their own likes, dislikes, quirks, and preferences. If you're a nana, that's true for your grandkids too. Because of their differences, you may find it easier to connect with some grandchild over others. That's not a bad thing.

Clinical social worker Ginger Healy shared how, though you love them the same, you may need to approach your relationship with them differently.

For more advice and inspiration, you can find Ginger on Instagram at @gingerhealylcsw.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/missing-connection-with-a-grandchild-relationship/

It’s a daily struggle that most people would admit to… but few truly understand the negative impacts.

Studio 5 Contributor Dr. Liz Hale shared how phones, screens, and social media aren’t just impacting our real-life relationships – they are killing our romance!

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/technology-interrupting-relationship-technoference/

You first watched her on your TV, now you see her on your Instagram. Not only is she skilled, but she is pure sunshine, too.

Dancing with the Stars Pro Lindsay Arnold Cusick brought her light to Studio 5 to talk about motherhood, fitness, family relationships, and of course… dance.

To get more information about Lindsay’s “The Movement Club”, or to become a member, visit movewithlinds.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/everything-else-matters-more-lindsay-arnold/

The research has gone viral. Psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt is calling for parents to make a change. His recent book, "The Anxious Generation," explains why our children need less tech and more real life. He says their mental health depends on it.

He claims, "We have overprotected children in the real world and underprotected them in the virtual world."

Psychologist Dr. Todd Corelli focuses on the overprotection. He shares how we can safely expose our kids to the "real world," and how to strike the balance between granting independence and keeping kids protected.

Find more advice from Dr. Todd on Instagram @drtoddtalks.

Ally Condie is a New York Times bestselling author, a Utah gal, a mom, and a former high school teacher. She recently got the surprise of a lifetime when her latest novel became Reese Witherspoon's June book club pick.

Ally has written for young adults, picture books, but this is her first adult novel... and it comes from a very personal place. She shares where she was and what the circumstances of her life were when she came up with the plot for "The Unwedding."

Find the book, and more of Ally's work, at allycondie.com.

For years now there have been voices online pushing for body positivity. Messages that declare all bodies are beautiful. Some of the strongest voices in the conversation are from Dr. Lexie and Lindsay Kite, who promote a slightly different message. Does society know deep down that we are "more than bodies?"

Dr. Lexie Kite shares how the conversation has evolved since 2018.

Find more details about this movement at morethanabody.org.

We wanted to make sure we adequately celebrated you. All the wonderful mothers who watch our show. You deserve to be celebrated! There are just some things moms do best.

Author and speaker Connie Sokol curated a beautiful list of just a few of those things.

Read Connie's book, "Motherhood Matters," to help deal with the realities and savor the rewards of motherhood. Learn more at conniesokol.com.

We all do it, likely every day. Maybe you forward a meme to a friend that make them laugh out loud. Or you send your sister an old photo you came across. Or you drop a "happy birthday" note on Facebook. These small actions have big meaning. It's called Pebbling, and the idea comes from a surprise subject... penguins!

Anna Macfarlane shared three ways she considers “pebbling” online.

Anna Macfarlane is the founder of popular Instagram accounts @kidsaretheworst, @thingsaretheworst, and @annaistheworst.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/sending-family-memes-name-pebbling-shows-love/

"We judge ourselves by our intentions. We judge others by their actions and behaviors." This was shared by the online community, "Women of Faith," and it stirred our souls! How often do we hold ourselves to the standard "it's the thought that counts," but we then expect others to do more, or be more.

Life coach Tiffany Peterson shares how can we honor other's intentions above all else.

Find more advice from Tiffany on Instagram, @tiffpeterson, or at tiffanyspeaks.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/dont-judge-actions-honor-intentions-give-grace/

One marriage issue is universal: no two partners want the same amount of sexual intimacy at the same time. According to Dr. Liz Hale, there is always a higher desire partner and a lower desire partner.

Dr. Liz shares that desire discrepancy is not the problem. The problem is what we think about our intimacy imbalance and how we manage it.

Summer is magical... we believe that. We also recognize that summer can present a few challenges for parents. The kids are bored, there is lack of routine, the siblings may be fighting.... and all this is magnified when you have a child with ADHD or ADD. The goal of summer is to enjoy less structure and to slow down, but kids with attention deficit disorders NEED structure.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shares how you can find the right balance.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/summer-with-adhd-balance-structure-flexibility/

Here's a somewhat uncomfortable fact: you really didn't know who you were marrying. Love is a leap of faith, they say... and "they" might be right. Making a marriage last might actually be about fostering resiliency, rather than marrying perfectly.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shares the first of a two part conversation about what resilient couples do to stand the test of time.

For more insights on resilience in relationships, you can join Dr. Matt Townsend’s “Becoming One” program. Learn more at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/test-time-things-resilient-couples-do-marriages/

You might pass them off as dramatic or inflexible, easily overwhelmed, or overreactive, but some kids and teens are simply wired to feel things more deeply.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson is seeing more and more parents in her office who don’t know how to deal with a child who experiences these big emotions.

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

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/parenting-deep-feeling-child-manage-emotions/

It's a way to connect with your teenagers that you probably haven't thought of before. Listen to the same podcast!

Andi Smiley shared a few suggestions for podcasts for teens.

Listen to Andi’s podcast, The Friendly Podcast Guide, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find her on Instagram, @friendlypodcastguide.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/podcasts-for-teens-shows-listen-to-with-them/

We all may remember what it was like dating in our 20's, but what about for women doing it in their 30's, 40's and beyond? The stories are endless... some positive, some painful. That is the basis of a new KSL Podcast called "Dating at Her Age."

Caitlyn Johnston and Debbie Dujanovic, hosts of "Dating at Her Age" share details about this new venture.

Find the podcast here.

Emily Snyder loves life, but acknowledges that internal joy is a result of intentional choices, steady effort and work! She is a goal girl, and over the last decade, she has been consciously taking strides outside of that comfort zone many of us settle in to.

Emily put a number to it, and this year, she hopes to accomplish 46 goals before she turns 46.

Follow Emily's journey on Instagram, @snyderem.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/46-goals-before-46-things-learned-along-the-way/

There’s a good chance you know your love language (words of affirmation, physical touch, etc.), but have you ever considered your stress language? Just as we have unique ways of expressing and receiving love, we also have distinct ways of experiencing and responding to stress.

According to licensed therapist Nichole Conrad, understanding your stress language can significantly improve your response in moments of conflict or high anxiety. Not only that, but knowing your partner’s stress language can also help you better meet their needs.

To learn more about stress languages and other aspects of emotional health, you can visit Nicole at Resilient Life Counseling in Farmington, or check out their website at resilientlifeutah.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/stress-languages-understanding-responses/

Motherhood can be synonymous with leadership, and that is something to celebrate.

Studio 5 Contributor Shima Baughman shines the spotlight on five female leaders who have a few things in common. They are all mothers who have made a significant mark, and they all inspire the rest of us to lean into our own leadership opportunities.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/motherhood-leadership-influential-women-mom-title/

Summer is here, and with kids at home, it’s almost inevitable that they’ll spend more time on social media. As parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure they’re safe from harmful, inappropriate content.

Nate Webb, a former high school counselor and current partner with the non-profit Save the Kids, shared how we can protect our kids from the dangers of the algorithm.

To learn more about Save the Kids, you can find them on Instagram @savethekidsinc, and Nate @realnatewebb.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/kids-off-social-media-make-sure-see-online-safe/

“Sometimes we doubt. Sometimes we only see where we fall short. Sometimes we look around and we feel others might be better at our role than we are.”

These words from Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson resonate with many of us. She firmly believes that you are the right woman for the job, whether as a mother, grandmother, sister, or aunt. 

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

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/right-woman-for-job-reasons-perfect-mom-for-kids/

Words matter... but so do a lot of other things.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend shared how improve conversations by paying attention to more than just their words.

Learn more about Matt’s Peacemaker Coaching at coachwithmatt.com/peacemaker. You can enroll now, and the new sessions starts August 20, 2024.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/beyond-words-improve-conversations-attention/

You’ve heard the phrase strong, independent woman. It’s a popular combination of words that makes it seem like strong and independent are synonymous. Like - you can’t be a strong woman without being independent.

Studio 5 Contributor Shima Baughman says that’s not necessarily true. She believes our world’s view of what makes a woman strong is wrong. In fact, she says strong women are not afraid to depend on others. Shima shares the quiet markers of a strong woman.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/dont-afraid-depend-strong-woman-quiet-qualities/

We invited Rebecca Cressman in for a good girlfriend heart-to-heart.

This conversation is part of an ongoing series called “On My Mind,” where we invite a woman you know and admire to share what she’s currently thinking about.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/part-something-world-better-place-rebecca-cressman/

Love at first sight, match made in heaven, soulmates.

Studio 5 Relationship Contributor Dr. Matt Townsend says all of these terms of endearment have one thing in common: they’re myths. He believes that you can’t find a soulmate relationship, but you can forge it.

Sign up for Matt’s Becoming One online program to help forge your own soulmate relationship. Learn more at matttownsend.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/dont-find-your-soulmate-forge-relationship/