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WSU guest opinion: Robots versus teachers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (680+ words) Standard-Examiner WSU guest opinion: Robots versus teachers By Adam Johnston - | May 13, 2026 A few weeks ago, the first lady introduced the notion of a robot teacher " one that could provide expert instruction to a range of learners. After walking down a…...
Cheers for all mothers: The interesting history of Mother's Day and ways to make to make it special
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (744+ words) Everyone knows what we celebrate on the second Sunday in May. It's a time to toast the mothers throughout the country, to celebrate their successes and sacrifices. But it's a holiday that is only 112 years old and has evolved in…...
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (635+ words) Standard-Examiner MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals By Susan R. Madsen - | May 9, 2026 This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support…...
Weber State University spring commencement, convocation events set for this week
3+ week, 2+ day ago (211+ words) OGDEN " Thousands of Weber State University students will be rounding out their college careers to round out this week. WSU's commencement and convocation exercises are set for Friday and Saturday. A press release from WSU earlier this month noted that…...
Help is out there: Utah Poison Control Center ready to help everyone understand and manage dangers at home
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (970+ words) It's impossible to avoid danger, even at home. Our houses may be our places of refuge but inside they often have toxic chemicals, medicines, dietary substances, insects and other potentially harmful objects. But while the risks are real, so is…...
Weber State University's Day of Giving returns next week
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) OGDEN " Weber State University is gearing up for the second annual Day of Giving. This year's Day of Giving is set for April 9-10. WSU Associate Director of Alumni Relations Amber Robson told the Standard-Examiner in an e-mail that the Day…...
Me, Myself, as Mommy: Leaving my comfort zone " and civilization
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (787+ words) Believing partners should lift us up and inspire us to progress, I decided to spend less time into doomscrolling, watching Instagram Reels and toxic reality television " my true passions " and more time into achieving personal growth. Following his lead, developing…...
GARVEY: Kids aren't picky " We're just bad parents
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (557+ words) It's not my fault that my kids are picky eaters, I learned today. But it's my fault if I don't fix it. That's what I gleaned from a recent article by Helen Zoe Veit, the author of a forthcoming book…...
Ask Dr. Steve: When worry takes over: Understanding childhood anxiety
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (643+ words) Remember, recognizing these challenges isn't about blaming anyone or anything. It's about understanding how modern stressors uniquely affect developing minds so we can guide young people toward healthier coping strategies and emotional regulation skills. Q: Why does my child seem so…...
Ask Dr. Steve: The Sleep Crisis: Why kids can't sleep and how to fix it
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (1068+ words) Sleep has become one of the most compromised aspects of healthy development for today's children and teenagers. What was once a naturally regulated biological process has been systematically disrupted by screens, schedules, and social pressures, creating widespread impacts on learning,…...