Family Life
Video games may be good for your brain after all
Linda Jackson freely admits she had no idea what a bombshell her findings about video games would prove to be.
Doug's take: Fairy tale more of a horror tale
Wow, this movie is dark. I know most fairy tales are based on some fairly gruesome stuff. But usually in the telling of a fairy tale, there are at least a few cutesy moments. Read more »
Review: 'Hunstman' shows Snow White's dark side
"Snow White and the Huntsman" is a dark but enjoyable film. Read more »
Federal appeals court rules against Defense of Marriage Act
A federal appeals court today ruled against the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more »
Family at first sight: Girl with Down syndrome has instant bond in adoptive Utah home
The 4-year-old only had a first name — Kareen. Read more »
'Man on a Ledge' leads off DVDs releases
A pair of new films that left theaters only a couple of months ago are at the top of this week's DVD releases. Read more »
A 21st century 'Snow White' with new movie, Snow White and the Huntsman
Nearly a hundred soldiers on horseback sprinted across the beach here last fall, dodging arrows and catapulted fireballs. Despite many casualties, the charging "Snow White and the Huntsman" army... Read more »
Chris Hicks: News flash to TV execs: Kids aren't watching
But because we are both now in our 60s, we are officially off the grid — and have been for more than a decade. At least as far as television programmers and advertisers are concerned. Read more »
Carmen Rasmusen Herbert: Celebrity endorsements: Do they actually work?
Losing baby weight can be difficult. Lucky for stars like Jessica Simpson, who’ve got multi-million dollar weight loss companies behind them to give them an edge. And, of course, lots and... Read more »
Ogden Arts Festival to kick off
The Union Station Foundation will host the Ninth Annual Ogden Arts Festival from June 8-9 on Historic 25th Street and Union Station. Read more »
Combating truancy: What works best?
Are educators looking at school absenteeism in the wrong way? A recent report says 15 percent of children are chronically absent. How are school districts in Utah trying to combat this? Read more »
Reaction to Massachusetts court ruling on gay marriage law
Reaction to Thursday's unanimous federal appeals court ruling that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples: Read more »
A toffee crunch makes a delicious cookie surprise
A simple four-ingredient cookie recipe that combines chocolate and toffee. Read more »
Aspirin, other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medications may reduce skin cancer risk
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »
New Hogle Zoo 'Rocky Shores' exhibit set to open Friday, June 1st
Hogle Zoo's newest residents were getting comfortable in their surroundings a day before their new exhibit is opened to the public. Read more »
Ballet West's new reality TV show, 'Breaking Pointe' premieres tonight on the CW
The CW is about to get up close and personal with Salt Lake City's renowned ballet company, Ballet West. Read more »
Court: Heart of gay marriage law unconstitutional
A federal appeals court Thursday declared that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, a groundbreaking ruling all but certain to wind up... Read more »
Cathy Free: Free Lunch: Zero, nada, zilch on every price tag at Orem mom's annual 'free' sale
Anyone who has risen before dawn on a Saturday morning to organize a yard sale, then spent hours bartering over the price of a pea-green macramé planter, could learn a thing or two from... Read more »
Utah Scottish Association to host festival at Thanksgiving Point
The Utah Scottish Association will host the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games on June 8-9 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. The two-day event features music, dance, food and traditional... Read more »
A 'Million Dollar' night of musical theater at Capitol Theatre
The Broadway show “Million Dollar Quartet,” in Salt Lake City as part of the national tour, seamlessly combines tremendous performances of musical milestones of the era with an... Read more »
Photos: Father on military leave surprises kids at school
Holly Mecham hugs her son Bradon Mecham while Tech. Sgt. Les Davenport III has his arm around his daughter Tiffany Mecham. Les Davenport surprised his children at Vae View Elementary in Layton,... Read more »
A healthy (but creamy) potato salad for summer
No American summer barbecue is complete without a creamy and rich potato salad. Except you also know just how unhealthy a potato salad smothered in mayonnaise can be. The good news is that you can... Read more »
Spanking not best way to discipline your child
Q: Sometimes my 4-year-old is impossible to control, and I really want to spank him. Do you think that's OK? Read more »
A shake that's creamy, sweet and healthier
Milkshakes are gloriously frosty, creamy, sweet concoctions made from ice cream, syrups and other empty calorie delights. They're the sort of thing you want to indulge in all the time, but... Read more »
Cake bites are perfect for parties and socials
Southern Living says its Hummingbird Cake recipe is the most requested one it has ever printed. If you have tasted this classic Southern cake, you know why at first bite. But what you might not... Read more »
Cut the fat on strawberry pretzel salad
Strawberry pretzel salad seems to be a common Utah family favorite. Here are some tips to help cut down the fat. Read more »
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Court: Heart of gay marriage law unconstitutional
A federal appeals court Thursday declared that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples, a groundbreaking ruling all but certain to wind up... Read more »
Dangerous silence: Why you need to talk to your kids about sex
Today's society is awash in depictions of sexuality, ranging from salacious magazines, ads and Internet sites to more-than-suggestive television shows and movies that glorify casual sex and... Read more »
Cathy Free: Free Lunch: Zero, nada, zilch on every price tag at Orem mom's annual 'free' sale
Anyone who has risen before dawn on a Saturday morning to organize a yard sale, then spent hours bartering over the price of a pea-green macramé planter, could learn a thing or two from... Read more »
Children really do make parents happier, new study shows
Past studies have shown that parents are less happy than their childless peers. However, recent findings suggest otherwise. Read more »
New Hogle Zoo 'Rocky Shores' exhibit set to open Friday, June 1st
Hogle Zoo's newest residents were getting comfortable in their surroundings a day before their new exhibit is opened to the public. Read more »
Ballet West's new reality TV show, 'Breaking Pointe' premieres tonight on the CW
The CW is about to get up close and personal with Salt Lake City's renowned ballet company, Ballet West. Read more »
Federal appeals court rules against Defense of Marriage Act
A federal appeals court today ruled against the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more »
If you want to live a long time, stay in school
College graduation is an achievement that portends better jobs, more choices and, perhaps more surprisingly, potentially longer lives according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »
Aspirin, other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medications may reduce skin cancer risk
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »
Poverty, hunger among retirees increasing
The percentage of older people living below the poverty line has steadily climbed since 2005. Read more »
Valerie Phillips: Going beyond mixes or cans to make homemade sauces
For many people, a sauce comes from a packaged mix, a jar or a can of cream-of-something soup. But making your own sauces "from scratch" isn't hard to do, and they add distinctive flavor and flair... Read more »
Portland man choreographs elaborate proposal, goes viral (+video)
An elaborate proposal by Oregon man goes viral. Read more »
Family at first sight: Girl with Down syndrome has instant bond in adoptive Utah home
The 4-year-old only had a first name — Kareen. Read more »
Utah Scottish Association to host festival at Thanksgiving Point
The Utah Scottish Association will host the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games on June 8-9 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. The two-day event features music, dance, food and traditional... Read more »
Chris Hicks: News flash to TV execs: Kids aren't watching
But because we are both now in our 60s, we are officially off the grid — and have been for more than a decade. At least as far as television programmers and advertisers are concerned. Read more »
Kids' sports can cost families up to $10,000 a year
Many parents drive their children to various sports, but those sports can take a toll on a family budget, according to Reuters. Read more »
Photos: Father on military leave surprises kids at school
Holly Mecham hugs her son Bradon Mecham while Tech. Sgt. Les Davenport III has his arm around his daughter Tiffany Mecham. Les Davenport surprised his children at Vae View Elementary in Layton,... Read more »
Video games may be good for your brain after all
Michigan State psychology professor Linda Jackson freely admits she had no idea what a bombshell her findings about video games would prove to be. Read more »
Most common department cuts colleges make to save money
Budget cuts are causing colleges all across the U.S. to make tough decisions about which majors and programs to keep running and which to cut back or eliminate. Some areas are more vulnerable... Read more »
10 ways to save on a summer vacation
Summer can mean a lot of things and that includes going on vacation. But taking the family on a vacation can be difficult in a sluggish economy. Here's a list of ways to save money on your next... Read more »
Combating the negative impacts of reality TV on girls' sense of self
As media critic and journalist Jennifer Pozner watched a scene unfold on reality TV in the summer of 2003, it set her mind racing. What would girls watching the show take away from the comments... Read more »
Valerie Phillips: Fond farewell to Morgan Valley Lamb
The folks who brought locally raised, all-natural, hormone-free lamb to Utah are closing operations. It was a bittersweet evening at Caputo's Market on May 21, as Jamie and Linda Gillmor of Morgan... Read more »
Cake bites are perfect for parties and socials
Southern Living says its Hummingbird Cake recipe is the most requested one it has ever printed. If you have tasted this classic Southern cake, you know why at first bite. But what you might not... Read more »
A healthy (but creamy) potato salad for summer
No American summer barbecue is complete without a creamy and rich potato salad. Except you also know just how unhealthy a potato salad smothered in mayonnaise can be. The good news is that you can... Read more »
Amy Donaldson: Sports is the antidote to the ugly world of reality television for young girls
While a media researcher offered some great tips in the story on how parents might help their daughters navigate these mixed media messages, I have another: Get young girls involved in sports. Read more »
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