How To Talk To Your Young Child About 9/11
(Reposted from Sept. 2011) As with the past 10 years, this upcoming September 11th marks the anniversary of the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center. Many of us can still vividly recall exactly...
View Article5 Ways to Help a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
Do you suspect that one of your friends or family members is struggling with an eating disorder, but don’t know how to reach out to them? If so, my heart goes out to them and to you, because I...
View ArticleCut Down On Family Drama During The Holidays: Studio 5
My own personal experience coupled with my professional experience working with families for nearly 20 years, I’ve learned a few helpful strategies for navigating those occasional stressful situations...
View Article6 Ways to Grow A Teen’s Self-Esteem
Many people young and old, male and female, struggle with recognizing their self-worth and their true potential in life. Often we are our worst critics. Most of us would gasp in horror if we heard...
View ArticleThe Forgiveness Quiz
Whether you identify as a partner in a relationship, a member of a family, or coworker at your job, chances are someone you trusted has emotionally hurt you. When we get hurt we often feel victimized...
View ArticleShould I Forgive My Abusive Mother? Julie Hanks on Rewind 100.7
I’m giddy about being invited to talk with listeners on the Todd and Erin Morning Show. They’re now on air weekdays at Rewind 100.7 FM! I chatted with caller “Nicole” about whether or not to forgive...
View ArticleWhen a Loved One Experiences a Faith Crisis
Religion is a part of our culture and our identity, both individually and as a society. Sometimes, however, a person experiences a faith crisis (sometimes referred to as a faith transition) and chooses...
View ArticleAffirmation: A Conference Dedicated to Fostering Loving Dialogue about LGBT...
Next month, Julie Hanks will be presenting at Affirmation, a conference dedicated to fostering a loving discussion among LGBT Mormons, their friends and family, and the LDS community. The conference...
View ArticleDial Down the Holiday Drama: Vibrant Life Magazine
Is a drama king or queen overthrowing your holiday celebrations? I share tips to manage difficult in-laws, volatile children, and those passive-aggressive comments during family gatherings in this...
View ArticleFree Printables: What NOT to Say (and what TO say) to a Loved One Leaving the...
By Common Consent published my guest blog today about what not to say to a loved one leaving the Church. I’ve had a handful of requests for PDF printables of the lists in the article…so here you go!...
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