Resources
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District The holiday season can be both an exciting and confusing time for a child (and their parents). The anticipation of additional time with family and friends, time off from school, new winter activities...
Holiday Safety for the Whole Family
Emily Jewkes, health educator, Bear River Health Department It's the holiday season again, a time when we enjoy festive meals with family and friends, deck our halls with colorful decorations, and listen to squeals of delight as our children open their brightly...
Make Bad Mornings Better
9 WAYS TO TURN A BAD MORNING AROUND Rebecca Hastings, contributing writer I thought it was an ordinary Tuesday. A day full of hope and promise for fun and learning. A normal day — until I looked at the clock. One minute the clock is kind, telling us we have...
Why Your Child Needs Less
Jentrie Hales, community advocate, @techhealthyfamily Take a moment and think about your favorite holiday memory as a child. No seriously, do it. Who did it include? What were you doing? For me it includes my whole family gathered around the piano with my mom...
My Child is Being Bullied
Sarah Lyons, contributing writer When parents send their kids to school they hope that they are safe and happy as they learn and grow, but when your child becomes a victim of bullying it can be hard to know how to help them. According to stopbullying.gov,...
Raising an Adaptable Child
FRANK SCHOFIELD Superintendent, Logan City School District Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us have been asked to respond to regular changes in our lives. Rules for personal interaction, time with friends and family, even the basic expectations for...
Stress Incontinence — a.k.a. Leaky Bladder
NATHAN BERTOLDO, MD, OB/GYN Valley Women's Health Many women develop something called stress urinary incontinence as they age. This involves involuntary leakage of urine with many different activities such as exercise, laughing, coughing, sneezing, or jumping...
Why to Consider Advanced Funeral Planning
James Stephens, funeral director, White Pine Funeral Services Planning your own funeral may not be something you want to spend time considering, but advanced funeral planning benefits you and your family tremendously. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ADVANCED FUNERAL...
Understanding the PTA: Our Schools Need YOU!
Tara Bone, contributing writer If you’re a parent, you’ve most likely lived these scenarios: It’s Back-to-School-Night and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent Organization (PO) table is set up and they’re asking for support, or an older child brings home...
Supporting Your Child’s Healthy Screen Use
Jentrie Hales, community advocate, @techhealthyfam With so much pressure and responsibility as a parent, aren’t we all just trying our best to raise decent human beings? It's safe to saywe want our kids to be successful, kind, have morals, be accepted, and become...
Eat Like a Local: Exploring Cache Valley’s Unique Dining Scene
Emily Buckley, editor in chief There’s no shortage of places to grab a bite to eat in Cache Valley, and while we are just as excited as the next person to indulge in an In N’ Out Animal Style Double-Double without heading south on I-15, the real mark of a Cache Valley...
Eight Expert Tips for Fitness and Nutrition That Can Really Work Out
Cheryl Maguire, contributing writer “How many miles are you cycling today?” The spin teacher shouted out the question to the class and then people yelled back, “18, 20, 21.” It’s important to create a goal of how many miles you will cycle so you can work toward...
