AN OPEN LETTER TO MY SON
"I See Your Future, and I Worry"
Dear Son,
I see you — an impulsive second-grader who can't sit still — and I worry about what may come: driving, drugs, depression, credit card debt, and the multitude of opportunities for dumb-assery in college. I know, because I have ADHD, too. And I will just have to teach you what I can and trust that you will come out alright. | Keep reading this letter straight from a mother's heart →
Is She Ready for a Sleepover?
Your child's begging for an overnight stay — but you're not sure she's ready. Here's how to read the signs and prepare.
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Seriously, Stop Apologizing for Your Mess
Don't let the shame of abandoned cups, mail piles, and a dining table covered in craft supplies stop you from hosting play dates.
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"Managing Our Anger (and ADD) Together"
"I’d find that my irritation rose alongside my son's. Our cheeks flushed a matching shade of pink, our voices hardened."
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Governor Gary R. Herbert's Schedule
July 1 2019 - July 5, 2019
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, July 1
10:30 a.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Greet Vietnam Ministry of Police
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, July 2
9:30 a.m. Meet with Jason Perry
Location: Governor’s Office
Wednesday, July 3
9:00 a.m. Meet with UTA Board of Trustees
Location: Governor’s Office
Thursday, July 4
8:00 a.m. Participate in Freedom Festival Parade
Location: Provo
Friday, 5
No Public Events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
July 1, 2019 - July 5, 2019
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, July 1
9:00 a.m. Suicide Prevention Task Force Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Meet with Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
12:30 p.m. Meet with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Leaders of Tomorrow
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Governor Herbert
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Emergency Management Administration Council Meeting
Location: State Capitol Building
4:00 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Salt Lake City
Tuesday, July 2
No Public Events
Wednesday, July 3
No Public Events
Thursday, July 4
8:00 a.m. Participate in Freedom Festival Parade
Location: Provo
Friday, 5
No Public Events
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