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Goal: To empower parents to take positive action and further engage in their children's lives.
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  • Obesity down for American teens, except in low-income families
    Obesity down for American teens, except in low-income families
    Lane Anderson, Deseret News | February 4, 2014 6:02 pm

    A new study shows that teen obesity is on the decline in America — but not for low-income youths. Are the rich getting thinner and the poor getting fatter? Lack of exercise opportunities appears to be part of the problem.

  • 12 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with your young sweethearts
    12 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your young sweethearts
    Megan Gladwell, FamilyShare | February 4, 2014 2:02 pm

    Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all mush. Express your love to your kids by celebrating with them, too.

  • MOMentity: How to identify your strengths and gifts
    Nicole Carpenter, KSL | February 1, 2014 7:02 pm

    As parents we can lose sight of our personal strengths and gifts. Using and nurturing our talents can bring us great happiness. Has it bee awhile since you took time to remember your talents? Here are 12 questions to spark your strengths.

  • 6 habits to strengthen your family
    6 habits to strengthen your family
    Anders Peterson, FamilyShare | January 31, 2014 1:01 pm

    This article offers 6 basic ideas about the importance of developing family habits that unite families for generations.

  • Toddler aggression strongly linked to genetics, study says
    Celeste Tholen Rosenlof, KSL | January 30, 2014 12:01 pm

    Are toddlers’ tantrums and aggression the result of nature or nurture? A study out of Canada says genes might have more to do with it than previously thought.

  • How to be the most annoying dad on the planet
    How to be the most annoying dad on the planet
    Megan Wallgren, FamilyShare | January 29, 2014 6:01 pm

    Nerdy clothes, dumb jokes and all that talk, talk, talking — Dads are sure annoying.

  • Respect: Is it Mutual?
    Respect: Is it Mutual?
    Erin Sherwood/KTAR.com contributor | January 28, 2014 6:01 pm

    We live in a world where parents demand respect from their children, yet give little if any in return. Parents must give respect to their children if they want to be respected by them.

  • Teacher tells 4th-grader to ‘be realistic'
    Teacher tells 4th-grader to ‘be realistic’
    Jason Wright/KTAR.com contributor | January 27, 2014 3:01 pm

    Should a teacher tell her fourth-grade student to be more realistic when he dreams of being a professional athlete? Or can he be allowed to dream big as long as possible?

  • What's wrong? Common baby health issues and how to handle them
    What’s wrong? Common baby health issues and how to handle them
    Courtnie Erickson/KTAR.com contributor | January 25, 2014 11:01 pm

    As a parent, it can be devastating to see your baby in pain and not know how to help. Here are a few common health problems you may see in your baby, and what you can do to relieve the pain.

  • 7 chores your kids should be doing
    7 chores your kids should be doing
    Amy Peterson, FamilyShare | January 24, 2014 9:01 pm

    If you’re not sure what chores to have your kids do, or what age to have them begin, this article will help. Taking care of a household is a family affair. Find out what chores your kids should be doing right now.