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Utah family turns grief into purpose by opening ranch to help young girls
Lori Prichard | Posted Jun 25th - 10:08pm
Nestled above a neighborhood in Alpine sits a quiet, beautiful ranch with a unique purpose. The idea for the ranch was born during a family's greatest grief — the loss of a child.
Saving the twins: Health scares and rehab for once-conjoined boys
Wayne Drash and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:22pm
Nicole McDonald eases her silver minivan across Bear Mountain Bridge and hooks a right onto the steep two-lane highway.
What parents should know when taking their children to public pools
Carter Williams | Posted Jun 23rd - 12:58pm
During the summer, children often flock to local public pools to cool down. As this happens, experts agree pool staff, patrons and parents all play a role in ensuring safety at these pools.
Kids today aren't working summer jobs like they used to
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Posted Jun 23rd - 9:32am
It was at Oregon's Timberline Lodge, later known as a setting in the horror movie "The Shining," where Patrick Doyle earned his first real paycheck.
Sunset firefighters replace child's motorized toy lost in fire
Andrew Adams | Posted Jun 20th - 4:46pm
Janet Nelson said her 4-year-old daughter, Avery, was devastated when she learned her beloved Mickey Mouse-themed, battery-powered riding car had melted and burned in the family's shed.
Colorado dad aims to ban smartphone sales to preteens
Daniella Emanuel, CNN | Posted Jun 20th - 9:36am
A Colorado father is petitioning to make the sale of smartphones for children under 13 illegal in his state after witnessing his young sons' addictive behaviors toward the technology.
Shootings kill or injure at least 19 US children each day
Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press | Posted Jun 19th - 9:35am
Shootings kill or injure at least 19 U.S. children each day, with boys, teenagers and blacks most at risk, according to a government study that paints a bleak portrait of persistent violence.
Hogle Zoo unveils new sensory wall created by children
Ashley Stilson | Posted Jun 18th - 7:47pm
Utah's Hogle Zoo unveiled a new sensory wall, created by Roger Whiting and kids from Matt's Place, a day treatment facility for kids with autism and other development delays. The mosaic wall has more than 30 different types of materials.
Have You Seen This? Things that make dad go “Huh?”
Martha Ostergar, KSL Contributor | Posted Jun 18th - 2:02pm
A supercut of a dad going “Huh?” is a funny yet perfect tribute to fathers who show up and participate in family life.
South Jordan mom issues warning after Facebook casting call turns inappropriate
Ashley Moser | Posted Jun 16th - 10:28pm
It started as a casting call for a local film, but quickly ended with mothers sharing their concern on Facebook.
Nonprofit initiative helps men become 'devoted dads'
Keri Wilcox | Posted Jun 16th - 7:00pm
Twelve years ago, Greg Blackbourn had a conversation with his oldest son, Ryan — a moment he recalls as the hardest of his life.
8 local Father's Day freebies, deals and events
Camilla Stimpson | Posted Jun 16th - 11:46am
Father's Day is Sunday and several organizations throughout Utah are giving dads a special deal this weekend on food, events and experiences.
Utah has many inexpensive and free summer activities to free kids and parents of boredom
Sloan Schrage | Posted Jun 15th - 8:44pm
It may be the biggest dilemma for parents since the creation of summer breaks: How do you keep your kids from getting bored without going bankrupt? Here several ways to keep the kids entertained for a deep discount, or even for free.
13 summer art opportunities for children
Pam McMurtry, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jun 15th - 5:14pm
Stimulate your child's imagination and avoid the dreaded summer boredom by engaging them in creative art opportunities. Here are 13 local events for you to check out to increase your child's enjoyment of visual arts this summer.
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OK Go gives sweet reaction to 4-year-old Utah boy's shyness
Herb Scribner, Deseret News | Posted Jun 15th - 1:57pm
Damian Kulash, lead singer of the band OK Go, posted a photo on Instagram of the band sharing a moment with 4-year-old Marshall Carmony in Ogden, Utah.
Overweight pregnancy increases risk of birth defects, study says
Susan Scutti, CNN | Posted Jun 15th - 12:37pm
Risks of major birth defects increased in step with the severity of a mother's obesity or overweight, a study published Wednesday in the BMJ medical journal found.
5 smart gifts that will make dad feel like a superhero this Father's Day
Krystal Rogers-Nelson, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jun 14th - 9:41pm
Every dad deserves to feel like a superhero, and Father’s Day is a great opportunity to make that happen. Picking the perfect gift can be a challenge, though. Luckily, there are some pretty cool superhero-worthy gadgets that any dad is bound to love
Mom's routine dental cleaning leads to a life-saving surgery
Heather Simonsen | Posted Jun 14th - 7:36pm
Oral cancer affects 10,000 people each year in the United States. Since it's less common, this deadly and debilitating cancer often gets missed. It can look as harmless as a canker sore.
Review: 'Cars 3' should’ve raced straight to DVD
Travis Poppleton, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jun 14th - 3:54pm
Has Pixar become just another sequel-producing Disney drone? Its latest creation, "Cars 3," definitely points in that direction. Read our review to find out why.
