How to Stop Comparing: Studio 5
Comparing ourselves to other people; it’s something we all are guilty of (particularly women). Whether it has to do with looks, money, talents, relationships, or belongings, many women perceive...
View ArticleLady Diana The Princess With the Heart of Gold: Celebrity Legacies
I’ve loved providing mental health and relationship commentary on the lives of celebrities for Reelz Channel. One of my favorite Celebrity Legacies episodes airs again today: the life of Princess...
View ArticleHighly Educated Women Are Having More Babies: WSJ Marketwatch Interview
I had the opportunity to be interviewed for the MarketWatch section of the Wall Street Journal about my experience pursuing a career while also being a mother. I’m very encouraged that recent studies...
View ArticleHow to be a Sex-Positive Parent: Studio 5
Even the most confident of parents often feel uncomfortable with the prospect of talking to their children about sex. Most understand that if we fail to talk about it, they will learn about it from...
View ArticleProtect Your Community by Vaccinating Your Child: Guest Post
I wanted to switch things up a bit and put out an article about a medical/social issue by guest blogger April Young Bennett of Voices for Utah Children. Today’s topic? A case for vaccinate your child....
View Article5 Ways To Be an Amazing Mother-In-Law: Studio 5
When an adult child gets married, it can be difficult for his/her parents to navigate their new role as an in-laws. I am learning this myself, as my oldest son got married in the not too distant past....
View Article7 Keys to Creating An Amicable Divorce: Guest Post
My friend and trusted colleague Michelle Farris, LMFT offers the guest post with great advice for divorcing couples about how to manage your own pain, end the blame cycle, and minimize the negative...
View Article“Bringing Partnership Home” Article Published in Peer-Review Journal
As part of my dissertation study I created a model of family transformation to help families move from a dominator systems based on ranking and domination, to a partnership organization that values...
View ArticleEnd the Mommy Wars: 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 ArticleHow to Reduce Mom Guilt: Studio 5
Moms have a lot to do, and we often take pride in accomplishing tasks and checking items off of our to-do lists. But when we don’t achieve what we set out to, unfortunately we can beat ourselves up...
View ArticleMarvin Gaye and the Far-Reaching Effects of Child Abuse: Celebrity Legacies
I provided commentary on the life of Marvin Gaye for “Celebrity Legacies” on ReelzChannel. His life is unfortunately a sad reminder of the devastating long-reaching effects of child abuse. Airing Aug....
View ArticleStop Whining!: Interview with Real Simple
Make the Whining Stop: Real Simple Aug 15 (PDF Download)
View ArticleHow To Stay Connected To Your College-Age Child: Studio 5
Although your college age child may be grown up and no longer living at home, it’s still possible to maintain that emotional connection you’ve likely been working on for years. But with the new...
View ArticleHeterosexuality isn’t ‘a choice’, neither is Homosexuality
A concerned therapist's response to Meridian article "Can we teach our children to choose heterosexuality?" As a mental health therapist, a wife, mother, a niece, and aunt, a daughter, a friend, a...
View ArticleFive Real Life Skills for High Tech Kids: Studio 5
We live in a technology-saturated world, and our kids are often more adept at the newest gadgets than we are! I’ve found that parents are sometimes weary about the newest developments in the tech...
View ArticleHow Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women
“All I’ve ever wanted in life is to be a mother,” she sobbed as she slumped over burying her hands in her face. Through her tears she muttered, “My whole life I’ve been taught that being a mother was...
View ArticleAre You a Guilt Tripper?: Studio 5
When it comes to our relationships, we often spend time trying to figure out problems (how can we get a spouse to listen more, how can we get children to be more obedient, etc.). But what if you are...
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 ArticleIs Anxiety Hereditary? What You Need to Know
We get a lot from our parents. Bone structure, our first car, eye color, money habits, etc. It’s well-known that we can inherit certain health conditions from them as well (you’re 50% more likely to...
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