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CR's testing shows it doesn't take hot weather for them to wind up in danger By Emily A. Thomas, PhD Parents and others must remain vigilant about the ongoing danger of children and pets dying in hot cars, because heatstroke can be a four-season threat in some parts of the country. About 38 children die each year from vehicular heatstroke, according to KidsAndCars.org and NoHeatStroke.org. Heatstroke is the leading cause of death in vehicles (excluding crashes) for those 14 and younger. Last year almost 38 percent of the 24 hot car deaths were kids who gained access to a vehicle on their own. Parents working from home while also managing distance learning will need to be extra mindful to keep...

Most folks love learning, regardless of whether or not school is "their thing." Sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right teacher for your learning style — or maybe even the right medium.For auditory learners, podcasts can be excellent vehicles for processing knowledge that'd be less digestible in more visual mediums like video or even the written word. The American education system tends to fail students in myriad ways, requiring lots of self-education after school is over to learn the real truth in spite of what we were taught in history, art, science, language, literature, and math. That's especially true for marginalized groups, whose perspectives and acceptance are often denied entry by that gilded ivory tower. Podcasts radically shift...

Illustration by Zoë Petersen, Deseret News When I moved in with the woman I affectionately called Crazy Aunt Julia the summer after graduating from college, I was ambivalent about New York City. Leaving behind a long-term boyfriend, starting a job in a field I knew little about, and trying to find my way around a new place didn’t fill me with the kind of excitement that most 21-year-olds experience. But Julia — not my actual aunt, but a cousin of my grandmother’s — was determined to change all that. A widow for over a decade by then, she had little family in her life. Her sister, who never married, lived in a one-bedroom apartment across town. Julia married late in life...

Digital art requires the right tools to make an artist’s work truly shine. We’ve tested, reviewed and rated the best digital art and drawing programs available today, to help you find the right painting software for your needs. Painting software has come a long way in recent years, and there are now superb programs available completely free that offer a realistic simulation of watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoal, and more. If you’re looking for something more sophisticated than Microsoft Paint but not yet ready to pay for something like Photoshop, take a look at our recommendations for the best free drawing software. We live in a world where technology is changing every day. It is therefore important to keep up with...

Do your kids love playing with cars? If so, they’ll adore our vegetable race cars! Made with healthy fruits and vegetables, these cars are the perfect snack for active little ones. Just cut up some apples and celery, and other favorite fruits and veggies into car shapes, and let your kids’ imaginations run wild. You’ll feel good knowing they’re getting a nutritious snack. Veggie Race Cars for the Snacking Win Easy Fruit and Veggie Cars are the perfect solution when you want a healthy snack that the kids will actually want to eat! These fun snacks are made with celery, apples, grapes and teddy bear cookies. They’re nutritious and delicious – your kids will love them! Your kids will have...