Marriage & Parenting
Just 4 Mom: Deciding to close doors on childbearing, open windows of adoption
]When did you know it was time to stop having children? Have you faced the decision of permanent birth control?
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 "like in another's... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Changing the world one truth at a time
One of the best ways to fight wrong is with truth. Overcoming error starts with the facts. Truth does not have to be amplified or inflated to add power to its inherent might. Read more »
Disney's 'Brave' makeover sparks fury from fans, director
Disney crowned Merida of "Brave" as its 11th princess Saturday, but not before giving her a princess makeover that angered not only fans but one of the film's creators as well. Read more »
New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday
When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »
Ann Romney, Twitter founder, others share online tributes to mothers (+videos)
As Mother's Day rapidly approaches, readers can find a host of tributes and thoughts about the sanctity and importance of motherhood across the Internet. 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 »
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 "like in another's... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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