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EVERYDAY STRONG

Real Life. Real Talk. Real Hope.

Feeling disconnected from your child?
You’re not the only one.

“They’re always in their room. I don’t know how to reach them anymore.”
“I love my kid, but I’m scared I’m losing them.”
“They used to tell me everything—now I get one-word answers.”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing. Many families across Utah County are facing a quiet epidemic of disconnection, anxiety, and emotional distance.
That’s why EveryDay Strong exists—to help you rebuild the most important connection in a child’s life: you.

One Caring Adult Changes Everything

Even when it feels like you’re not getting through, your presence matters more than you know.
Research shows that just one supportive adult can dramatically improve a child’s mental and emotional health. That adult can be you.
You don’t have to be a therapist. You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to show up—and we’ll help with what to say next.

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What is EveryDay Strong?

There’s one main thing that a kid needs to thrive: the presence of just one caring adult in their life.

EveryDay Strong is here to show you how you can be that caring adult, whether you are the parent, neighbor, teacher, or friend.

Anxiety and depression are growing among our teenagers, but your simple actions today can change a kid’s life.

Read our handbook, watch our videos, listen to our podcast, and start your journey today

Take a Class. Start Reconnecting.

We’ll teach you how to help your child feel safe, connected, and confident—with real-life tools, simple conversation starters, and supportive community.

  • Check our calendar for a class near you
  • Or invite us to speak to your group of parents by emailing everydaystrong@unitedwayuc.org or dialing 801-691-5336
EVERYDAY STRONG

We Help With Questions Like:

  • How do I get my kid to talk to me again?
  • Are screens affecting their mental health?
  • Why won’t they go to school, or leave the house?
  • How can I rebuild their confidence?
  • What do I say when I feel shut out?

What You’ll Get:

  • Free resources and local data
  • Short videos from parents, teens, and experts
  • Invitations to free community trainings
  • Actionable guides you can use today

Let’s Reconnect. Let’s Rebuild.

You don’t need to have all the answers—just a place to start.
Together, we can help every child feel safe, connected, and strong.

AS a pARENT, gRANDPARENT, tEACHER, FRIEND, OR NEIGHBOR, YOU CAN START BUILDING EVERYDAY RESILIENCE BY BUILDING SAFETY, CONNECTION, AND CONFIDENCE IN THE CHILDREN AROUND YOU.

Safe

It is easy to believe that most children are safe. But even if a child may be safe, he may not feel safe. He may be afraid of getting in trouble or letting a loved one down.

A child who feels safe knows that she can tell the adults in her life the truth about herself, and she will always be loved, no matter what.

Connected

Connection is more than just being in the same space as your child. Connection is doing activities that the child enjoys, even if you don't always enjoy that activity.

Connection is when a child feels their parent, teacher or friend really understands her.

Confident

After a child begins to feel safe and connected with those around them, he can start working on becoming confident in his abilities and develop pride in his work.

Keep in mind: it's more important to praise a child for the accomplishments she cares about, not just the ones that look impressive from the outside.


Want to learn more about your children's emotional needs?

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If you know someone who needs additional resources, you can dial 2-1-1 at any time from any phone and talk directly to one of our community resource specialists. They can help connect you with free or low-cost counseling services, support groups, or crisis services.

You can also reach EveryDay Strong directly by emailing everydaystrong@unitedwayuc.org or dialing 801-691-5336.

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