Honest conversations may be best way to address racism, teens say

Racism exists.Hurtful and vulgar acts occur daily in local schools.That’s what a group of teens had to say last month at a Q13 News panel discussion.“I get really offended,” said Cierra Martinez, a junior from Federal Way. “Just the jokes they try to make about race are just something I feel should be taken a little more serious.

Dating for teens ain’t like it used to be, for better and worse

When it comes to dating and socializing, times have changed.Today’s teens aren’t limited to interacting with just those in their neighborhood or high school.

Teens these days may be busier than ever, and it’s stressing them out

Teenage life is busy these days.That’s what a group of high school students we sat down with recently made clear.When asked what was the biggest challenge teens face, junior Hope Martin from Silverdale didn’t hesitate.“I would say it’s definitely extracurriculars with academic classes and trying to find the perfect balance of getting everything you need to get done in a day,” she said.She wasn’t alone in her assessment.“I read this study that Gen z students are depressed, stressed, and grade obsessed,” said Daniel Lee, a junior at Olympia High. “I feel like achievement on grades.

Even teens recognize the dangers of growing up in a social media world

SNOQUALMIE, Wash -- Teenagers today have never known a world without the internet.According to a study by Common Sense Media, they spend an average of nine hours a day online.

Think teens are consumed by technology? They agree

Technology is often praised for making life easier and more convenient.When we sat down recently with a panel of teens, they talked about how much easier their lives are thanks to the technology at their fingertips.“If I were to pick any tangible piece of like anything that I would have for the rest of my life, to get me through life, it would be my phone,” said Jalen Johnson, 18, a senior at Seattle’s Summit Sierra school. “It wouldn’t be my car.”The teens also discussed the issues technology creates, pointing out not only the pressures tied to social media but also the barriers that their phones and technology create.“I definitely think that phones don’t help,” Johnson said. “We know from neurological science that development happens between interactions between people.

Woman finishes finals while in labor at the hospital

Not even being in labor stopped one Missouri college student from completing her finals. Nayzia Thomas is a sophomore at Johnson County Community College in Kansas City.

Resources for the many paths to building your family

SEATTLE - All week we are tackling the topic of infertility, but fertility treatments aren't the only way people build their families.

Have questions for our experts?

We know this is a very complicated topic that brings up all sorts of questions, comments, and overall feedback.

Kaci Aitchison: When the path to 'pregnant' winds through a fertility clinic

My husband and I are very grateful to be expecting a baby in November. But it's not at all how we thought starting our family would go, and I know we aren't alone.

An Eastern medicine approach to treating infertility

Considering acupuncture for fertility? Here is advice from Stephanie Gianarelli, founder of Acupuncture Northwest and Associates:

Building our Family: Kelli and Pete's Story

SEATTLE - When Kelli and Pete Miller decided they were ready to have kids, they found out they couldn't naturally conceive.

Common misconceptions about conception through fertility treatments

With millions of people battling infertility around the world, we wanted to tackle some of the common myths and misconceptions associated with fertility treatments.

What you should (and shouldn't) say to someone struggling to build a family

Our hope is to educate family members, friends, even co-workers about how they can best support those who are trying to build their family.