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I Am Not a Superhero. I’m a Mom!
Last night was my first wake-up call to that fact that I do not have superhero powers to protect my children against pain, embarrassment, and hurt. It was a humbling and I have to admit, very tender...
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How To Handle Complicated Mother Relationships on Mother’s Day: B98.7
Mother’s Day can bring up mixed feelings for some folks. Not all relationships with mother are joyful. Todd & Erin invited me to stop by this morning for an “Emergency Mother’s Day Intervention” to...
View ArticleMoms With 3 Kids Most Stressed: KSL News
A recent survey on Today.com found that mothers with 3 children report the highest level of stress – more stress than moms who have 4 or more children. KSL news reported Devan Dolan reached out to me...
View ArticleHighly Educated Women Are Having More Babies: Julie Hanks, LCSW Interview...
Wasatch Family Therapist founder and owner Dr. Julie Hanks, LCSW had the opportunity to be interviewed for the MarketWatch section of the Wall Street Journal about her experience pursuing a career...
View ArticleEnd the Mommy Wars: Dr. Julie Hanks on KSL’s Studio 5
We’ve all heard the term “mommy wars.” Originating in the 1980s, it refers to the negative cultural experience of mothers being pitted against each other based on their different lifestyle choices....
View ArticlePower of Play
I was lucky enough to be featured on Dr. Christina Hibbert’s podcast Motherhood a few weeks ago. We spent an hour talking about the importance of Moms in their child’s life- focusing on the power of...
View ArticleAspirational Shame and Motherhood: The Mom Show
What a delight to talk with Lindsay Aerts for her new KSL Newsradio show “The Mom Show”. We talked about motherhood, self-care, and aspirational shame. Listen to the entire interview below. Links...
View ArticleOvercoming Insecurities: Studio 5
Think of the last time you felt insecure. Ideally, we want to have good confidence, but all of us, men and women, experience insecurity in some form or another; those nagging uncertainties that can...
View ArticleMotherhood, Guilt About Not Being Productive, and Beliefs about Motherhood...
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View ArticleOur Definition of “Good Mothering” is Bad For Mental Health
Preparing to be a “good mother” is emphasized in Primary, Young Women’s, and continues as a central thread woven throughout Relief Society lessons and discussions. Unfortunately, it turns out that many...
View ArticleAnswering Your Questions About Balancing Marriage & Motherhood: Good Things Utah
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with my friends at "Good Things Utah" and answer some viewer questions that dealt with balancing a woman's marriage with her motherhood responsibilities. Here...
View ArticleHow to Communicate Your Needs: Family Looking Up Podcast
I recently sat down with the ladies of "Family Looking Up" to discuss how women's assertiveness can help our families. The conversation included clearing up misconceptions about assertiveness (such as...
View ArticleMoms With 3 Kids Most Stressed: KSL News
A recent survey on Today.com found that mothers with 3 children report the highest level of stress – more stress than moms who have 4 or more children. KSL news reported Devan Dolan reached out to me...
View ArticleHighly Educated Women Are Having More Babies: Julie Hanks, LCSW Interview...
Wasatch Family Therapist founder and owner Dr. Julie Hanks, LCSW had the opportunity to be interviewed for the MarketWatch section of the Wall Street Journal about her experience pursuing a career...
View ArticleEnd the Mommy Wars: Dr. Julie Hanks on KSL’s Studio 5
We’ve all heard the term “mommy wars.” Originating in the 1980s, it refers to the negative cultural experience of mothers being pitted against each other based on their different lifestyle choices....
View ArticlePower of Play
I was lucky enough to be featured on Dr. Christina Hibbert’s podcast Motherhood a few weeks ago. We spent an hour talking about the importance of Moms in their child’s life- focusing on the power of...
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