Holiday traditions bond families together. Whether we realize it or not, our traditions give us a sense of belonging, importance, and security. Regardless of the changes occurring in our lives, we know that these family rituals will stay constant! Halloween will probably have a lot of changes this year. Many of us are missing getting …
The famous words of my childhood summer days were, “I’m bored.” Often my mom would reply, “Read a book.” Quickly I would snark, “No, I don’t want to.” The times in children’s lives that are most unstructured, such as during a break from school, are the times we hear the word “bored” the most. About …
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It is safe to say that right now we are all using technology a lot more than we used to. This is not just because we are bored and don’t have a lot of options. Using tech is how we are all functioning, socially and economically. We connect with others for schooling, work, socialization, and …
There are numerous benefits to having plants or “green space” in your home. For example, green space has been shown to decrease stress, anxiety, blood pressure, and can even purify the air in your home. Building a terrarium is a perfect way to bring green space into your home and enjoy the benefits that come with it. It’s …
During this time of the “Stay home, Stay safe” directive, You or your child (or both!) might find yourself feeling bored. Just know it’s okay to be bored! In fact, we need people to get bored. It’s while we’re bored that our minds are free to create. Creativity is the heart that moves us forward …
Finding meaningful activities to share with the kids in your life can be a challenge. With so many attention-grabbing screens to compete with, it might even be intimidating to suggest something like gardening. But make no mistake! Kids can get every bit as excited about growing plants as they do about a video game or TV show. …
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As I was growing up, my parents were always looking for ways to help support our neighbors and community. Whether it was cleaning up yards for people in our neighborhood or helping pick fruit at the local orchards, my parents signed us up to help. While I complained about this a great deal at the …
Looking to get your kids connected with something besides a small screen? How about communing with nature in the form of a garden? In this era of satisfaction on demand, watching and waiting for something to grow can be incredibly valuable for kids. It also gives them an excuse to get outside and get a …
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A surprisingly common question we get here at Help Me Grow Utah is “Can I tell my friend about this program?” Our answer is always “Yes! Please do!” While we love that most parents feel like Help Me Grow Utah is just for them, we want all parents in Utah to know they can feel …
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Summer break is one of the most exciting times to be a kid; a time to forget about the most demanding part of life– school. But does a summer break without learning really help children in the long run? A report pointed out that, on average, children forget the last month of learning from the previous school …
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