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Modest swimsuit designer speaks out on bikinis (+video)
Jessica Rey is an actress/designer with an MBA who has addressed a topic with a history of sensitivity: the bikini.
Deconstructing the new mommy money mentality
As the dynamics of women in the work force have changed, so has the money mentality of many stay-at-home moms. Read more »
Sherry Young: Milestones can be a road map to a life
Growing older remains a challenge, no matter what goals we set for ourselves. Perhaps with a sprinkle of imagination, a dash of adventure and a handful of vitamins, life can still be wonderful. Read more »
Golfer Phil Mickelson displays his family values
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson recently flew home to watch his daughter graduate from middle school before taking a red-eye flight to Philadelphia in time to make his 7:11 a.m. tee time in the first... Read more »
Day care worker accused of drugging pancakes to make children sleep
Police in Westerville, Ohio, say Tammy Eppley, a 37-year-old day care provider, has been charged with six counts of child endangerment for allegedly sedating children by drugging their pancakes. Read more »
Modest swimsuit designer speaks out on bikinis
Jessica Rey is an actress/designer with an MBA who has addressed a very sensitive and timeless topic: the bikini. In a recent video published on qideas.org, Rey presents the evolution of the... Read more »
'Pain capable' abortion regulation makes waves in U.S. House
A bill restricting abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last week, signaling a new front on the abortion battle that is likely to end up at the... Read more »
Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »
The Road Home to conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign Thursday
Emphasizing that needs of homeless families and individuals respect no season, The Road Home will conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds and awareness about homeless families and... Read more »
Bear scare: 'Baden and Logan saved my life.'
As Utahns head into the state's forests and parks to enjoy the state's many recreational offerings, wildlife and forest officials are telling outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions to... Read more »
Exercise: Finding time to fit it in
In the busyness of life, finding time to exercise often takes a back seat to all of the other running around parents do. Read more »
Cookbook review: 101 Gourmet series adds another sweet book to its collection
Utah native Wendy Paul, author of the best-selling 101 Gourmet series, continues to satisfy sweet tooths everywhere with her latest cookbook "101 Gourmet No-Bake Desserts in a Jar." Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Good education leads to strong marriage
The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia comes to one rather surprising but very strong and well-supported conclusion. Read more »
National walk aims to prevent suicide, comfort survivors
Recent reports from the CDC show an increase in suicide rates. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is trying to reverse this trend by raising awareness about suicide prevention and... Read more »
7-year-old girl who met Justin Bieber passes away, leaves family with sweet memories
Millie Flamm, a 7-year-old from Cottonwood Heights, passed away from leukemia Tuesday morning. Read more »
Dear son: This is why I can't save you from hard things
Why am I putting you through this? I could just pull you out and save you. But without the skills of swimming, you will be confined to shallow water always. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'
Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »
Wright Words: 20 things to embrace this summer besides a summer romance
You remember the summer romance, don’t you? Your neighbor invited a cousin to spend the summer from Savannah. A friend brought their BFF from Fresno to band camp. You met a foreign-exchange... Read more »
Pew study: News media inserted bias into gay marriage debate
Recent news stories with strong statements supporting same-sex marriage outnumbered stories strongly expressing the opposing viewpoint by a 5-to-1 ratio. Read more »
Utah's Hogle Zoo: Fun and educational experiences abound for young and old alike
Public zoos became popular around the 18th century in Europe, during the Age of Enlightenment: an intellectual movement that promoted reason, logic and science — which included zoology.... Read more »
Issues plaguing black families in the Moynihan Report 50 years ago now cross racial boundaries
Nearly 50 years ago, a national report on the black family in America found serious challenges. Many of those issues remain, according to a new look, "The Moynihan Report Revisited." The issues... Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
College class tackles the realities of Fatherhood 101
The University of Arizona is packing a classroom with men and women who want to know about fatherhood in various cultures. It's part research, part how-to, taught by a husband-wife team. Read more »
New York English teacher assigns students to write personal suicide notes
Students at a private New York school, some as young as age 14, were required to write a suicide letter as an offshoot lesson plan from the best-selling book and movie, “The Secret Life of Bees.” Read more »
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Modest swimsuit designer speaks out on bikinis
Jessica Rey is an actress/designer with an MBA who has addressed a very sensitive and timeless topic: the bikini. In a recent video published on qideas.org, Rey presents the evolution of the... Read more »
Bear scare: 'Baden and Logan saved my life.'
As Utahns head into the state's forests and parks to enjoy the state's many recreational offerings, wildlife and forest officials are telling outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions to... Read more »
7-year-old girl who met Justin Bieber passes away, leaves family with sweet memories
Millie Flamm, a 7-year-old from Cottonwood Heights, passed away from leukemia Tuesday morning. Read more »
Miss Utah USA gets second chance at question on 'The Today Show'
Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, quickly garnered national attention where attention is never wanted. But on Tuesday morning, Powell was given a second chance to answer the question that caught her... Read more »
Dear son: This is why I can't save you from hard things
Why am I putting you through this? I could just pull you out and save you. But without the skills of swimming, you will be confined to shallow water always. Read more »
Dear mom who sometimes feels like a terrible mother
I know I'm not alone. I know that there are those of you out there who think those thoughts, who worry about measuring up, who worry that they're not doing enough with their kids. Read more »
'Pain capable' abortion regulation makes waves in U.S. House
A bill restricting abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last week, signaling a new front on the abortion battle that is likely to end up at the... Read more »
Pew study: News media inserted bias into gay marriage debate
Recent news stories with strong statements supporting same-sex marriage outnumbered stories strongly expressing the opposing viewpoint by a 5-to-1 ratio. Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
'Sesame Street' addresses growing number of children with an incarcerated parent
Last week, Sesame Street aired an episode titled “Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration,” which introduced the first muppet to have a parent in jail. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
Day care worker accused of drugging pancakes to make children sleep
Police in Westerville, Ohio, say Tammy Eppley, a 37-year-old day care provider, has been charged with six counts of child endangerment for allegedly sedating children by drugging their pancakes. Read more »
Wright Words: 20 things to embrace this summer besides a summer romance
You remember the summer romance, don’t you? Your neighbor invited a cousin to spend the summer from Savannah. A friend brought their BFF from Fresno to band camp. You met a foreign-exchange... Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Utah kids take part in World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Novice swimmers were paddling and kicking, others were practicing blowing bubbles and floating. But it wasn't just a normal day at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. The kids were attempting to break the... Read more »
Parents rally after Canadian elementary school bans Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations
An elementary school in Nova Scotia canceled all Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, replacing the holidays with a more inclusive "International Day of Families." Many parents have... Read more »
Golfer Phil Mickelson displays his family values
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson recently flew home to watch his daughter graduate from middle school before taking a red-eye flight to Philadelphia in time to make his 7:11 a.m. tee time in the first... Read more »
The Road Home to conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign Thursday
Emphasizing that needs of homeless families and individuals respect no season, The Road Home will conduct a 24-hour online giving campaign to raise funds and awareness about homeless families and... Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Good education leads to strong marriage
The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia comes to one rather surprising but very strong and well-supported conclusion. Read more »
BYU students win Student Gold ADDY award for commercial
BYU advertising students took their work to the next level when they turned a commercial that started out as a class assignment into a national ADDY winner. Read more »
Science and human heart both say dads important to a kid's life
Dads are a powerful force in their children's development, from how they do in school to whether girls become pregnant as teens. Fathers influence independence, persistence and academic... Read more »
National walk aims to prevent suicide, comfort survivors
Recent reports from the CDC show an increase in suicide rates. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is trying to reverse this trend by raising awareness about suicide prevention and... Read more »
Sebastian de la Cruz performs national anthem again at NBA Finals, receives positive response
Sebastian de la Cruz, the 11-year-old from San Antonio, has had quite the week. Not only was he asked on the spur of the moment to perform the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but... Read more »
10 ways fathers can give leadership in the home
President Ezra Taft Benson’s list of "10 Specific Ways Fathers Can Give Spiritual Leadership to their Children," from his talk given during the October 1987 general conference of The... Read more »
New York English teacher assigns students to write personal suicide notes
Students at a private New York school, some as young as age 14, were required to write a suicide letter as an offshoot lesson plan from the best-selling book and movie, “The Secret Life of... Read more »
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