Cognitive development, improved focus, stronger sense of empathy. Those are just a few of the many benefits reading has for children. Parents know the perks, and they can do their part!

Mom and book reviewer Cheri Fries believes there are things you can do in the home that will encourage your children to pick up the book. Not because they have to, but because they want to.

Find more recommendations from Cheri on Instagram, @late.night.library.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/reading-activity-not-chore-help-kids-love-reading/

It creeps in and our stress goes up. Clutter feels like an ever-present enemy that we’re trying to constantly beat down. It’s more than just a feeling. A UCLA study found that women with a lot of household items, a lot of stuff, actually had higher cortisol levels. It does stress us out!

Professional organizer Jenny Layton shared how we can form new habits and routines to help prevent clutter from piling up in the first place. She shared six everyday actions you can take to keep the mess away and clean up clutter.

Find more organizing advice from Jenny on Instagram, @jlthehappygal.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/clean-up-1-minute-everyday-habits-cut-clutter/

Tis the season for sweets! From Halloween to Christmas, these next many months can be overwhelming for anyone trying to steer clear of sugar. The key is to find balance!

Studio 5 Health Contributor Miki Eberhardt shared ways to treat yourself kindly, without judgment, while still making healthy choices.

Find more nutrition advice from Miki on Instagram, @nutritionbymiki.

Read more here: https://studio5.ksl.com/dont-restrict-sugar-approach-sweets-healthier/