Hilary Thompson

Hilary is a health and wellness consultant and journalist based in Utah. A mother of two, she specializes in parenting, family health, and sleep issues. She utilizes her years of experience to write for publications like Today, KSL News, and Girls' Life, and she's consulted with a variety of publications and companies—all in order to promote better health for everyone.

The Holidays

How to turn the Santa ‘lie’ into something good

I gave her magic until she was eight, and I gave her the spirit of giving for the rest of her life.

Parenting

I became a more peaceful parent using these 4 strategies

I'm slowly, imperfectly getting there.

Career & Money

How to adult in 5 steps

Think of this as a checklist to security.

Life

From binge-watching to babysitters—7 practical ways to survive bed rest

You deserve the rest you are getting.

Child

What’s the ‘best’ parenting style to raise a successful child?

Our children’s success comes from a variety of factors, including genetics, but parenting style does play a big part.

Life

Hire the housekeeper: 6 reasons moms shouldn’t feel guilty about hiring help

4. Because your time is worth the money.

New Years

My 8 steps to becoming a better mama in the New Year

It’s not perfection I’m aiming for, but improvement.

Holidays

Childproofing the holidays: How to keep your kids—and your ornaments—safe

Keep your kids and those heirloom ornaments safe.

Child Sleep

A simple solution to your child’s night terrors

It’s all in the timing.

Child

Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully

Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.