Parenting is a journey filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a mix of excitement and sadness, happiness and longing, all intertwined in a beautiful, messy dance. But what if we told you that these seemingly conflicting emotions could coexist harmoniously?

Therapist Kristin Hodson shares how you can embrace both grief and joy on this parenting journey.

Get more advice from Kristin on Instagram at @kristinbhodson or visit thehealinggroup.com.

Parenting is a journey filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a mix of excitement and sadness, happiness and longing, all intertwined in a beautiful, messy dance. But what if we told you that these seemingly conflicting emotions could coexist harmoniously?
Therapist <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/tag/kristin-hodson">Kristin Hodson</a> shares how you can embrace both grief and joy on this parenting journey.
Get more advice from Kristin on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kristinbhodson/">@kristinbhodson</a> or visit <a href="http://thehealinggroup.com">thehealinggroup.com</a>.

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Join host Brooke Walker as she pulls in the very best experts, tastemakers, and girlfriends for heart-to-heart chats that will improve your home, strengthen your relationships, and enhance your life. 

Every woman needs a studio – a place to think, plan, create, and dream. That’s what we hope to offer on Studio 5, where our goal is to help you live happily. 
Join host Brooke Walker as she pulls in the very best experts, tastemakers, and girlfriends for heart-to-heart chats that will improve your home, strengthen your relationships, and enhance your life.

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Parenting is a mixture of joy and grief. 4 ways to let them coexist in your life

As the leaves begin to fall, so does the pressure of college applications for high school students across the nation. The quest for success becomes paramount, but are we, as parents, inadvertently adding too much weight to our children's shoulders?

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shares the detrimental effects of an achievement-driven culture and provides insights on how to strike the right balance.

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

Read more here: http://studio5.ksl.com/achievement-culture-how-hurts-ways-combat-it/

As the leaves begin to fall, so does the pressure of college applications for high school students across the nation. The quest for success becomes paramount, but are we, as parents, inadvertently adding too much weight to our children's shoulders?
Studio 5 Parenting Contributor <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/tag/heather-johnson">Heather Johnson</a> shares the detrimental effects of an achievement-driven culture and provides insights on how to strike the right balance.
To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit<a href="http://www.familyvolley.blogspot.com/" aria-label="Link  www.familyvolley.blogspot.com"> www.familyvolley.blogspot.com</a>.
Read more here: <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/achievement-culture-how-hurts-ways-combat-it/">http://studio5.ksl.com/achievement-culture-how-hurts-ways-combat-it/</a>

Achievement Culture: How it hurts our kids and 4 ways to combat it

It’s that situation where there’s conflict between husband and wife. There’s no resolve, so an awkwardness sets in. You’re not really talking. You’re functioning around each other, but you’re both still annoyed or upset. In these moments, it can be hard to find the internal motivation to “warm things up.” You have to feel kind and forgiving before you can act kind and forgiving.

Studio 5 Marriage Contributor Dr. Liz Hale shares how to be the "icebreaker" instead of the "ice." She emphasizes that women, in particular, have the power to transform their relationships positively.

Read more here: http://studio5.ksl.com/break-the-ice-resolve-conflict-with-spouse/

It’s that situation where there’s conflict between husband and wife. There’s no resolve, so an awkwardness sets in. You’re not really talking. You’re functioning around each other, but you’re both still annoyed or upset. In these moments, it can be hard to find the internal motivation to “warm things up.” You have to feel kind and forgiving before you can act kind and forgiving.
Studio 5 Marriage Contributor <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/tag/dr-liz-hale">Dr. Liz Hale</a> shares how to be the "icebreaker" instead of the "ice." She emphasizes that women, in particular, have the power to transform their relationships positively.
Read more here: http://studio5.ksl.com/break-the-ice-resolve-conflict-with-spouse/

Be the one to break the ice. 5 steps to resolve conflict with your spouse

In John Steinbeck's novel, "East of Eden," the author reflects on the essence of parenting with the words, "It takes courage to raise a child."

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson believes that courage is the bridge between learning effective parenting techniques and putting them into practice. She shares how we can be more courageous parents and why it’s the foundation of successful parenting.

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

Read more here: http://studio5.ksl.com/key-successful-parenting-courage-build-core-value/

In John Steinbeck's novel, "East of Eden," the author reflects on the essence of parenting with the words, "It takes courage to raise a child."
Studio 5 Parenting Contributor <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/tag/heather-johnson">Heather Johnson</a> believes that courage is the bridge between learning effective parenting techniques and putting them into practice. She shares how we can be more courageous parents and why it’s the foundation of successful parenting.
To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit<a href="http://www.familyvolley.blogspot.com/" aria-label="Link  www.familyvolley.blogspot.com"> www.familyvolley.blogspot.com</a>.
Read more here: http://studio5.ksl.com/key-successful-parenting-courage-build-core-value/

Parenting is a mixture of joy and grief. 4 ways to let them coexist in your life

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