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Autism advocates celebrate release of first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (1218+ words) Jan 16, 2026, 2:29 PM Autism advocates are celebrating the release of first-ever Barbie on the spectrum. Five-year-old Mikko immediately noticed that the doll carries an AAC device, just like her own. (Mattel, Inc. via CNN Newsource) (Mattel, Inc. via CNN Newsource) BY…...
Little kids, big changes. 3 ways parents can support children through hard transitions
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (721+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Little kids, big changes. Whether it's a new school, a move, or a shift at home, change can be tough, especially for young kids still learning how to process it all. Therapist Ginger Healy captured those feelings…...
Navigating aftermath of traumatic events with kids
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (201+ words) Normalizing the feelings and getting uncomfortable ourselves in a way that models we don't have all the answers. We're not perfect, but we're here and we can ask for help," continues Healy. Samira Harnish, the founder of the Women of…...
Join us at the Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) BY THE CHILDREN'S CENTER UTAH This article about childhood mental health is sponsored by The Children's Center Utah. Watch the video below to learn more about the upcoming Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Conference. This important gathering of experts, leaders,…...
Experts say as kids go back to school, parents shouldn't skip talking about underage drinking
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (738+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Kids are settling back into the school routine, meeting new friends and diving into new experiences. But along with that excitement, there's one conversation parents can't afford to skip. Our friends at Parents Empowered suggest starting chats…...
Mental health support available as Box Elder County students return to school
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (588+ words) Licensed clinical social workers, or LCSWs were recently made available at Garland, McKinley and Harris Intermediate schools for students and families. Similar resources will be on hand at schools around the district, with the help of some private LCSWs who…...
Lance Bass brings millions of meals to families in need
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Lance Bass, former member of NSYNC, is helping families say "bye bye bye" to hunger by bringing millions of meals to families in need. The singer is teaming up with Food Club, DreamWorks and Feeding America to…...
Quick-acting nurses help save newborn with heart disorder
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) YOUR LIFE YOUR HEALTH LOGAN " When Rachel Gold's newborn, Soren, was just two weeks old, she noticed something was off. He wasn't eating well, wasn't having enough wet diapers, and his lips were a little purple. "That was a big…...
Primary Children's Hospital gives cancer patients a sense of normalcy with prom night
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (508+ words) YOUR LIFE YOUR HEALTH SALT LAKE CITY " For many young cancer patients, treatment doesn't just mean hospital stays " it often means missing out on the milestones that make childhood special. Naviniah "Nin" Nunez knows that firsthand. She was diagnosed with…...
Looking Out for the Good: Prom event helps people with disabilities celebrate in style
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The Time of Our Lives Prom brought the disabled community together in Salt Lake City for a glamorous night out. Their goal is to celebrate inclusion and community where all can feel celebrated and empowered. The event…...