Kids, Pets & Family

Life & Style Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM PDT
With summer break just around the corner, it’s just a matter of time before parents hear that complaint. To help parents in need and on a budget, KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah has her “Summer Seven” – the top picks for free or nearly-free fun.
Life & Style 40% of moms starting babies on solid foods too soon, study says 40% of moms starting babies on solid foods too soon, study says (Video)
By Valerie Hurst KATU News Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 9:46 PM PDT
More than half the women who said they started their baby on solids earlier than the recommended age of four months said their health care provider gave them the go-ahead. The study recommends waiting until your baby is six months old. Click the "Play Video" button to watch this story.
Life & Style Planning a getaway without the kids can be a challenge Planning a getaway without the kids can be a challenge
By KAREN SCHWARTZ, Associated Press Published: Feb 25, 2013 at 6:57 PM PDT
"A lot of things have to go right for parents to be able to go away together, leave their kids home and feel comfortable while they're away," said Stephanie Newman, a New York-based psychologist and author.
Life & Style Study: Better TV might improve kids' behavior Study: Better TV might improve kids' behavior
By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Published: Feb 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 18, 2013 at 2:24 PM PDT
Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less, a study found.