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.
FDA investigation underway after Portland mom found flour in can of baby formula
A Portland mom says she bought a can of baby formula from Walmart that wound up being flour.
'Stay strong': Dad's precious pep talk to baby at doctor's office goes viral
Video showing a dad giving his 2-month-old son a pep talk at the doctor's office has gone viral.
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.
Does stress contribute to infertility?
Does stress cause infertility? The answer, it turns out, is complicated.
Pregnancy loss and miscarriage: 'You haven't told anybody, and you're going through this horrific pain'
It's more common than you might think - the March of Dimes estimates 10 to 15 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, although many believe that number to be even higher.
Building our Family: Travis and Curtis' story
SEATTLE - Travis and Curtis always knew they wanted to be parents.
Building our Family: Rose and Angel's story
SEATTLE - One of the many things that can impact a woman's ability to conceive are health challenges, including cancer.
Keeping kids hydrated with more than just water as temps expected to hit mid 90s this week
An excessive heat watch has been issued for most of western Washington as temperatures mid week are expected to hit the mid 90s.
Restaurant has 1-drink limit for parents eating with children
Melisa Gravelle, general manager at Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton, says she holds those seven words – designed to keep families safe on the road – close to her heart
Kaci Aitchison: When building your family isn't so easy
This is an announcement I never thought I'd be lucky enough to make:
Dad walks daughter to first day of kindergarten, last day of high school
Jason Gayler of Alvord, Texas, was going through the photos when he found one of him walking his daughter, Brittany, to school on her first day of kindergarten. She was just 5 years old.
Fidget Toys: Classroom tool, or distraction?
Some teachers have banned fidget toys from their classrooms, viewing them as a distraction, but all that could be changing.