Gray divorce refers to the phenomenon of couples separating later in life, typically when they are 50 years old or older. This trend has seen a significant increase, with the gray divorce rate doubling and expected to triple by 2030.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson delved into the reasons behind this rise and its impact on families.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/gray-divorce-rise-separating-later-ways-prevent-it/

Discomfort is an inevitable part of life, and as parents, it can be particularly challenging to watch our children navigate through tough times. The instinct to protect and solve their problems is strong, but Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist and author of “Raising Securely Attached Kids,” suggested a different approach.

With over a million followers across Instagram & Facebook, Eli, known as the Attachment Nerd, shared how parents can become more comfortable with their child’s discomfort.

For more insights from Eli Hartwood, you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @attachmentnerd or visit her website, attachmentnerd.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/cant-stop-kids-experiencing-discomfort-teach/

Burnout is a pervasive issue that affects many of us, often creeping in unnoticed until it significantly impacts our lives.

Clinical Social Worker Ginger Healy believes recognizing the signs of burnout early and taking proactive steps can make a world of difference.

For more insights, visit Ginger’s website, gingerhealy.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/recognize-signs-of-burnout-early-avoid-overload/

If you’ve got a budding young actor in your family, then you know a big audition can be nerve-wracking for both parents and kids. While it’s normal to want to help take the pressure off, your words of wisdom could actually end up making them even more nervous and uneasy.

Kelly Coombs, an actor and acting and confidence coach, shared a few phrases parents should never say before their kid heads into that audition space.

Find more of Kelly's advice on Instagram, @kellyecoombs, or at kellyecoombs.com.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/child-have-big-audition-phrases-avoid-say-instead/

A hopefulist. Technically, it's not a word, but we think it deserves to be. A hopefulist is a person who chooses, cultivates, and practices hope.

Life Coach Tiffany Peterson believes choosing to be hopeful isn't just about waiting for optimism to come naturally. It's a deliberate decision to create and live a life filled with more joy, positivity, and purpose.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/you-can-choose-hope-5-ways-to-become-a-hopefulist/

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/