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The Word That Encompasses It All, Olivia Baird
The Word That Encompasses It All, Olivia Baird
Family Perspectives
Serving as a volunteer in Ghana for three months gave Olivia several opportunities to learn what it means to really love others. Here are a few of her experiences and how they taught her what love means.
The New Bride’S Guide To Overcoming “Post-Wedding Depression”, Sierra Livermore
The New Bride’S Guide To Overcoming “Post-Wedding Depression”, Sierra Livermore
Family Perspectives
It can be confusing and discouraging to feel depressed after marrying the love of your life. Here are four tips to help.
Pushing Through The Unimaginable, Emily Schofield
Pushing Through The Unimaginable, Emily Schofield
Family Perspectives
Tips and encouragement for those supporting a loved one who is grieving.
Homeschool: The New Way To Do School, Mckinzi Godfrey Smith
Homeschool: The New Way To Do School, Mckinzi Godfrey Smith
Family Perspectives
The impact that COVID-19 had on the educational system and how it can work for you.
How To Be A Ghostbuster, Malia Villarreal
How To Be A Ghostbuster, Malia Villarreal
Family Perspectives
Most individuals who are in the dating world know what it means to be ghosted. Read about some ideas for how to deal with it and you can become a Ghostbuster too.
Staying Close While Living Apart, Larae Hilton Lemich
Staying Close While Living Apart, Larae Hilton Lemich
Family Perspectives
This article is Larae’s personal description of what living apart from her spouse has been like over the past eleven years. They did not want the physical distance to affect their personal, emotional, or spiritual connections, so they consciously made the effort to keep their marriage alive and thriving.
Intentional Screen Time, Anika Meyers
Intentional Screen Time, Anika Meyers
Family Perspectives
In a world of increasing technology, it's common to find screen time interfering with family time. Here are a few guidelines to consider that may help you and your family be more intentional about your technology use
Socialization And Body Image, Elizabeth Madsen
Socialization And Body Image, Elizabeth Madsen
Family Perspectives
One’s perception of their own body image can be affected by social media in a negative way and can lead to self-objectification, increased frequency of unprotected sex, increased mental health issues, lower levels of self-esteem, and decreased sexual satisfaction in both men and women.
Financial Literacy: From Parent To Child, Emilynn Jarvis Bleazard
Financial Literacy: From Parent To Child, Emilynn Jarvis Bleazard
Family Perspectives
Starting earlier is better in helping children develop the healthy attitudes, behaviors, and skills they need to become financially independent in early adulthood.
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Religious Orientations And The Development Of Emerging Adults, Livy Andrus
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Religious Orientations And The Development Of Emerging Adults, Livy Andrus
Family Perspectives
Encouraging emerging adults to internalize basic religious doctrines, instead of focusing on outward actions and appearances, provides them with hope, peace, and life purpose.
Social Media: The Answer Or The Scapegoat Behind Teen Mental Health Challenges?, Allie Sharp
Social Media: The Answer Or The Scapegoat Behind Teen Mental Health Challenges?, Allie Sharp
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
In A Nation Desperate For Unity, Could Families Be The Answer?, Emma Todd Carpenter
In A Nation Desperate For Unity, Could Families Be The Answer?, Emma Todd Carpenter
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
The Fears Behind Depression: Removing Masks And Helping Your Loved Ones Heal, Anna Mader
The Fears Behind Depression: Removing Masks And Helping Your Loved Ones Heal, Anna Mader
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
The Golden Age Of Ageism, Sophie Ross
Like Mother, Like Daughter, Maihcen Ware
Christ Wasn’T Codependent: How To Love Thy Neighbor And Thyself, Hannah Larsen
Christ Wasn’T Codependent: How To Love Thy Neighbor And Thyself, Hannah Larsen
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Mindfulness On Marital Sexuality, Sage Delamare
The Effects Of Mindfulness On Marital Sexuality, Sage Delamare
Family Perspectives
This literature review examines the differences between male and female sexuality, explores sexual mindfulness as a treatment, and suggests various ways to practice mindfulness. Research has found that women tend to suffer more sexual dysfunction than men and that mindfulness may be a powerful tool in helping women experience more sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction. Sexual mindfulness is effective because it helps the individual relax, remain aware, and overcome negative thought processes and sexual anxieties. Relaxing may increase female sexual satisfaction because it tends to help women release muscle tension and experience less pain, help arousal by decreasing pent …
The Effects Of Parenting Styles On Prosocial Lie-Telling Behaviors In Young Children, Hannah Larsen
The Effects Of Parenting Styles On Prosocial Lie-Telling Behaviors In Young Children, Hannah Larsen
Family Perspectives
Deception is a normative human behavior, but not all deception is created equal. This review of recent literature demonstrates that the ability to tell a lie is a cognitive milestone and that deceit may be used with both prosocial and antisocial intentions. Research indicates that children who have the cognitive capacity and the emotional intelligence to tell prosocial lies are often the result of parents who employ the authoritative parenting style. More specifically, a preschool-aged child ’s ability to tell a prosocial lie (i.e., one that spares feelings or avoids conflicts) is heavily influenced by family climate and parenting technique. …
Wheatley Report: Religion In The Home, Lyndi Jenkins
Wheatley Report: Religion In The Home, Lyndi Jenkins
Family Perspectives
Recent research from an international study exploring the patterns of home-worshipping couples across 11 different nations has shed new light on cross-cultural religiosity. Articles from BYU faculty and students highlight the benefits of home worship on healthy relationships.
Adolescent Depression And Anxiety: Is Parental Psychological Control A Factor?, Liz Erickson
Adolescent Depression And Anxiety: Is Parental Psychological Control A Factor?, Liz Erickson
Family Perspectives
Adolescence is a critical period in an individual's development, and many parents struggle to find the best way to parent maturing teens. Research has found that when parents regularly use psychological control as a parenting technique, their adolescents may experience negative mental health impacts.
A Father's Workplace Conditions And Engagement With His Family, Kalib Taylor
A Father's Workplace Conditions And Engagement With His Family, Kalib Taylor
Family Perspectives
During this pandemic, an increased number of fathers have brought their work into their homes, finding greater fulfillment as they spend more time with family. These findings call upon both fathers and employers to consider creating a more balanced home and work environment moving forward.
How Sexual Mindfulness Can Improve A Couple's Sex Life, Charice West
How Sexual Mindfulness Can Improve A Couple's Sex Life, Charice West
Family Perspectives
Scholars have recognized the importance of mindfulness in overcoming mental and physical obstacles. New research shows that mindfulness can also be used to help couples improve their sexual satisfaction, rising above challenges that can distract them from experiencing a healthy sex life.
Stonewalling And Taking A Break Are Not The Same Thing, Emma Todd Carpenter
Stonewalling And Taking A Break Are Not The Same Thing, Emma Todd Carpenter
Family Perspectives
Marriage research has identified stonewalling, or leaving a conversation without any intention of resolving the issue, as unhealthy and damaging. However, experts also identify taking a break, or alleviating pent-up anger by pausing a conversation to be resolved after calming down as beneficial and effective.
Facing The Dragon Together: Creating Secure Adult Relationships, Hailey Shoemaker
Facing The Dragon Together: Creating Secure Adult Relationships, Hailey Shoemaker
Family Perspectives
Life can be daunting, and sometimes knowing you have someone beside you makes all the difference. Recent research provides individuals with key tools they can use to improve their marriage and become the person their spouse needs beside them for the battles ahead.
The Power Of Self-Efficacy: Helping Your Child Believe In Themselves, Daniella Gandola
The Power Of Self-Efficacy: Helping Your Child Believe In Themselves, Daniella Gandola
Family Perspectives
While challenges are inevitable, parents can assist their children in overcoming obstacles now and in the future by promoting self-efficacy. Effective techniques include helping children set realistic goals, encouraging hard, work, modeling behavior you wish to see in your child, and teaching strategies for emotional self-regulation.
Empathy V. Sympathy: Are My Attempts Really Helping Others?, Matthew Saxey
Empathy V. Sympathy: Are My Attempts Really Helping Others?, Matthew Saxey
Family Perspectives
While sympathy and empathy appear synonymous, understanding their separate natures is critical in being a better neighbor and friend. Sympathy is seeing another's pain; however, empathy is sitting with another in their pain, which research has shown to be far more effective.
Writing To Share Light, Loren Marks
Navigating The Challenges Of Being A Student Mom, Pamela Love
Navigating The Challenges Of Being A Student Mom, Pamela Love
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
Helping Our Children Set Their Sights On Service, Joseph Durrant
Helping Our Children Set Their Sights On Service, Joseph Durrant
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry In Families, Rylie Mcbride
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry In Families, Rylie Mcbride
Family Perspectives
No abstract provided.