Parenting

Parenting classes to begin on Saturdays

OGDEN -- Family Counseling Service of Northern Utah will offer an eight-week course for parents starting Feb. 11.

Tammy Crane

Doctor gets more time for evaluation of mother accused of smothering son

OGDEN — One examiner has found a mother charged with the attempted murder of her son competent to stand trial, while another doctor worries the woman may have neurological damage.

Huddle-Up offers familial Christian wisdom

OGDEN -- A group of local evangelical Christian youth pastors is offering a gift to the community Jan. 27 and Jan. 28.

They are hoping area parents and youths will take advantage of their 10th annual Huddle-Up Conference, to be held at the Nuevas Alturas branch of Washington Heights Church at 1720 Washington Blvd.

The conference includes a Friday evening seminar from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for parents and a Saturday conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youths ages 12 to 18 and their leaders.

Community donations prove 'someone cared' at Christmas

LAYTON -- Daneen Adams could not help but tear up when a young mother of two visited the Family Connection Center the week before Christmas, picking up gifts for her kids as part of the Sub4Santa program.

'Nurse-in' staged at Layton Target

LAYTON — A group of protesters decided to raise awareness Wednesday about the acceptability of breastfeeding at the Layton Super Target.

Courts redefining who counts as a parent

Even as the definition of family in America expands and shifts, California courts are trying to keep pace by redefining whom the law regards as parents.

Judges have moved beyond traditional notions of biology and adoption and have assigned parental rights to adults with no genetic or legal ties to kids.

Seth Pack sits with his mother, Sylvia Newman, as he talks about his recovery Monday at his home in Ogden. Pack lost part of his left leg and suffered injuries to his right leg when he stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Wounded soldier, his mother home in Ogden for the holidays

Seth Pack came home to Ogden on Sunday night, and I can finally tell you who his mom is.

Seth, 20, is the Ogden soldier horribly wounded in Afghanistan on July 1. Much of his left leg was blown off when he stepped on a mine, and he has spent the last five months undergoing multiple surgeries and therapy.

United Way: Time to give to 'Santa'

OGDEN -- Parents, here's your chance to show your children how spoiled they are.

Saturday, you can take your kids to the United Way of Northern Utah offices and have them hand toys, clothes or gift cards for those in need over to Santa Claus himself.

(NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner) Christine Logan recently filed a lawsuit against her father, David, claiming her childhood was filled with violence at his hands.

Father being sued by teen daughter seeks dismissal

SALT LAKE CITY — The father of a woman who filed a civil lawsuit against him has asked the federal court to dismiss the case because the allegations are “wild, inflammatory and unsupported,” according to court documents.

Salt Lake City attorney S. Baird Morgan filed the motion in U.S. District Court on behalf of his clients, David M. Logan and his wife, Loren Logan, both of whom live in San Diego.

Christine Logan, 18, of Bountiful, filed a civil lawsuit in November against the Logans — her father and stepmother — and several others who live in California, claiming there was a conspiracy to cover up abuse against her in 2008.

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Judge lowers bail of Roy man accused of stepdaughter's homicide

OGDEN -- A judge has ruled that enough evidence exists to advance a Roy man to trial on child abuse homicide charges -- then he released the man from jail.

Tammy Crane

West Haven mom who confessed to trying to smother son arraigned

OGDEN -- A mother who police say tried to smother her 10-year-old son after dreaming about it was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of first-degree felony attempted murder.

Survey: Morgan teens drinking alcohol at home -- with parents' permission

MORGAN -- The results of a survey revealing where teens are consuming alcohol in this rural community are raising eyebrows and big concerns.

Although the number of respondents is small and officials lack consistent data, a Weber Human Services representative said she is concerned because the survey revealed some of the shocking conditions in which teens illegally drink in Morgan County.

Center hopes Davis residents in giving mood for Christmas

CLEARFIELD -- Santa needs more helpers this year, and the Family Connection Center hopes Davis County residents take on the role of willing elves.

Todd Patkin, the Massachusetts author of "Finding Happiness: One Man's Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and Finally Let the Sunshine In," says parental involvement is key in preventing bullying.

Davis school hot on bullies' trail

LAYTON -- Mountain View Elementary students can now call a school hotline to report bullying.

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