Help Me Grow Utah Blog

Zen for Little Ones: A Guide to Teaching Mindfulness

I’d had quite a long day during this particular shift as a Registered Behavior Technician. We call this specific day at work “Wacky Wednesdays,” because for some odd reason, our precious kiddos will always do the most exciting things halfway through the week. The young boy that I’m working with has been very energetic all

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Teaching Children About Family Budgets 

Escaping to the store without at least one child in tow is quite the task.  As a parent, there have been many, many times when I have been at the store with one or more of my kids. The experience I wish to share with you changed me and the way I raised my children,

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Parenting and Co-parenting Through A Divorce

Divorce or separation can be a difficult situation, both emotionally and logistically, for parents to navigate. Parents also have the added responsibility of making their children feel loved and cared for during this difficult time.   Telling Your Children   Telling your children that you and your spouse are getting a divorce is not an easy task.

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Postpartum Survival Guide

Everyone has their own postpartum journey, and we’re all just trying to figure out what works best for us. I recently had my first baby in February, and it truly has been the most rewarding experience to learn how to be the best mom for him. Along the way, I realized there were a few

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Intentional Mealtimes: the Key to Familial Bliss

Family meals: a topic that strikes fear into the hearts of many overwhelmed parents and angsty teenagers alike. While often a challenging ordeal to organize, intentional family mealtimes are incredibly beneficial to every member of a family. Far too many individuals use mealtimes as opportunities to catch up on work, watch TV shows, or call

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