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Gallup poll shows shift in views on morality over last decade

Cheating on a spouse came in last in a survey measuring American attitudes about what is morally acceptable.

Gallup poll shows shift in views on morality over last decade

Cheating on a spouse came in dead last in a Gallup survey measuring American attitudes about how morally acceptable 20 different behaviors are. It's worse than gambling, suicide and polygamy, among... Read more »

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Hundreds of police officers attend kindergarten graduation for fallen colleague's daughter

Members of the Phoenix Police Department supported a fallen officer’s family as they attended his daughter Tatum’s kindergarten graduation May 22. Read more »

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Sherry Young: Life is like growing roses, if you don't tend to responsibilities it may fade on you

Raising roses is a lot like raising children. There is a lot of work involved and frustration with how they progress. They sometimes resist our help and may attempt to thwart our involvement. Read more »

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Suicide becoming an epidemic in developed countries

America and other developed countries are facing a new epidemic: suicide. The Daily Beast reports the number of suicides in the United States has increased every year since 1999 and looks to... Read more »

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Dandelion roots and more: finding food at our feet

Ellen Zachos is a modern-day forager, gathering wild foods to enrich her cuisine. New York's Central Park provides the fixings for much of her larder, which includes wines, pickles, jams and... Read more »

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Habitual overeating learned in infancy, BYU study says

Babies predominantly fed formula for the first six months were 2.5 times more likely to be obese by age 2 as babies whose mothers breast-fed. Introducing solid foods before 4 months of age... Read more »

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Experts stress the importance of teaching children innovation

Schools must teach today's students to be innovators as preparation for a changing job market, experts say. Read more »

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Woman uses public punishment to teach a lesson about bullying

After discovering that her stepdaughter was bullying a classmate about the clothing she wore, this stepmother took the opportunity to teach her stepdaughter what it's like to "walk in another's... Read more »

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18-year-old musician dies after inspiring others to live (+video)

Zach Sobiech has more than 4 million views of his YouTube video featuring his song, "Clouds." But Zach has done much more in his 18 years than create successful music. After being diagnosed with... Read more »

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Abused parents: Tykes deliver crushing blows, concussions and breaks to their caregivers

Tykes are sending their folks to emergency rooms with concussions, eye injuries and broken teeth. But "unintentional parental abuse" shouldn't destroy closeness, experts say. You just have to learn... Read more »

May 22, 2013

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Linda & Richard Eyre: The gift and joys of aging

The joys of aging don’t get much attention — in fact, you may not even believe that they exist. The reason is that you’ve been programmed not to believe it by a messed up culture... Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Salt Lake City has highest rate of same-sex couples raising kids

Unexpected as it may sound, a new study finds that the Utah capital and its outskirts have the nation's highest percentage of gay or lesbian couples raising children. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Lessons from the garden: Growing great kids, relationships

When Duke and Becky Mossman decided to expand their family garden, they were interested in growing vegetables and berries and nuts. But they were also interested in growing great kids. Working the... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food

Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood according to new study

Men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to be obese when they're adults, according to a new study. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Viral photos encourage moms to 'set aside the Barbie dolls, Disney princesses'

Texas photographer Jaime C. Moore celebrated her 5-year-old daughter’s birthday by commemorating five women whose sacrifices and dedication made women’s lifestyles possible today. Read more »

May 19, 2013

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French president signs gay marriage into law

France will see its first gay weddings within days, after French President Francois Hollande signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples and ending months of... Read more »

May 18, 2013

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Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting

When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'

Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »

May 18, 2013

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Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess

Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar... Read more »

May 17, 2013

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Men experience the pains of labor through simulator (+ videos)

In an attempt to possibly debunk the “exaggerated” claims that childbirth is “the worst kind of pain there is,” two YouTube clips show men who experience the pains of labor... Read more »

May 16, 2013

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Pleasant Grove class shows kids how to 'sit'

The Pleasant Grove day camp is designed for boys and girls, ages 10 to 15, who want to learn some skills in order to become baby-sitting pros. Read more »

May 16, 2013

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Being busy is just part of being a mom

Generations of mothers must have had a hard time getting their family out of the proverbial door. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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Linda & Richard Eyre: Once in a while, be a little crazy

We have a little premise that many will disagree with but we present it anyway as a thought-provoker. The premise is that it is actually a good thing to indulge yourself a bit once in a while. Read more »

May 14, 2013

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Fighting the 'good' fight: Families find constructive ways to handle discord

The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love... Read more »

May 14, 2013

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