Meg Christensen
Davis County mother finishes 6 major world marathons
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 7:15 a.m.
Kristin Leger accomplished her dream of finishing all six major world marathons, qualifying her for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Hall of Fame.
YouTube channel encourages family bonding time through art
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 6:13 a.m.
More than 7 million subscribers find talent and creative expression through Utah-based drawing lessons.
Utah athlete with deafness to compete in worldwide basketball championship
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:18 p.m.
A 19-year-old Utah athlete will represent the United States this summer when she competes in the World Deaf Basketball Championships in Argentina this summer.
Day care accessibility, affordability can't meet Utahns' needs, new report shows
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 4:10 p.m.
Sending a child to day care is a financial burden for many Utah families, and the already scant options of licensed child care in the state will be even smaller come spring.
Utah women create life-changing resources for other moms experiencing postpartum depression
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 4:45 p.m.
As isolating and frightening as it can be for women to face extreme mood disorders with postpartum depression, hope and healing can be found through many different Utah resources.
5-year-old on hospice receives lifetime of birthday cards
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 11:14 a.m.
Hundreds of birthday cards made their way from around the world to young Charlotte Bauer, who recently celebrated her fifth birthday while under hospice care.
Video: Utah man with autism officiates sister's ring ceremony
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 12:33 p.m.
Ally Chambers' brother Austin, who has autism, beautifully officiated her and her husband's ring ceremony, adding heartwarming and hilarious words that were captured in a must-see YouTube video.
Utah home-schoolers thrive with more resources than ever
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 8:27 a.m.
It's hard to deny the benefits of home schooling throughout Utah, when looking at the many resources available to home-educated students.
Sculptor creates impressive moose statue for breast cancer patients
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 1 - 11:33 a.m.
An artist from Green Bay, Wis., whose work can be found across the country, recently moved to Utah and created an impressive sculpture of a moose in hopes to inspire and assist breast cancer patients.
Local nonprofit helps needy kids attend preschool, find passion
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 3:33 p.m.
A local nonprofit organization is aiming to strengthen the Weber County community and benefit families by funding financially needy kids in extracurricular activities, including preschool.
5-year-old entrepreneur shares sugar passion with Utahns
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 3:32 p.m.
A 5-year-old entrepreneur from Davis County is spreading brand awareness and smiles across the Wasatch front by helping to run his own business, Sneaky Bubba.
Utah woman with breast cancer starts charity to lift others
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:07 a.m.
A Weber County woman diagnosed with breast cancer last year started a charity to bring love and hope to others who are also dealing with difficult circumstances in their lives.
Utah pediatric sleep expert offers advice for toddler bedtime
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:31 p.m.
If you are frustrated with the neverending pleas of "Can I just tell you one more thing?", you may want to consider determining the root cause of your child's reluctance for going to bed.
10 Halloween picture books to read with your children this month
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:08 p.m.
Cozying up and reading these 10 Halloween books with your kiddos is the perfect way to throw your hat in the ring in a simple but memorable way this spooky season.
Utah musician moves to Los Angeles following TikTok success
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 8:32 p.m.
TikTok has made a sensation out of a scrappy, 22-year-old musician from North Salt Lake, whose recent success has led her to Los Angeles to pursue a dream.
'Bella's Fall Coat' and other nostalgia-inducing picture books to read with your kids
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:37 p.m.
If you're in the mood for a fall day, add these nine reads to your library holds, and you won't regret it.
'First Day Jitters' and other back-to-school reads for kids
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 11:02 a.m.
Whatever your child's emotions are about school, reading a stack of relatable back-to-school books can help gear up their minds for a fresh start. Take a look at our booklist for some fun reads!
Pictures: Utah artist creates inspiring piece illustrating hope
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 12:56 p.m.
A unique piece of art created by a Utah mom with cancer is inspiring people who have had loved ones suffer from the same insuffrable disease.
3 Utah authors share stories behind their latest picture books
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 7:37 p.m.
Recently, I've been lucky enough to read a few books written by Utah authors. If you're searching for book recommendations, I would suggest these three local reads.
'The Camping Trip' and other summer reads your kids will love
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted July 13 - 4:02 p.m.
If you're a parent wanting to re-catch the magic of a wild summer, reading seasonally themed books with your kids is a great way to become inspired to spend time outside together. Here's one book about summertime you should definitely read.
Video: St. George teen boldly compels thousands to redefine women's beauty
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 9:13 p.m.
Utah teen Lucy Higgins courageously gave a moving speech about how pop culture's portrayal of what a woman should be can feel unreachable to young girls like herself.
Utah musician writes pop rock album appropriate for the whole family
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 7:01 p.m.
In the quest of creating wholesome pop music, Utah musician Guy Richey Gibbons has released an album he hopes can have positive influences, especially for kids.
Books to read with Dad this Father's Day — June 19
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted June 15 - 8:04 p.m.
We owe so much to our dads, not only for the dumb jokes, piggy back rides and bedtime stories, but their hard work and sacrifice.
3 Utah cake artists snag a televised win with impressively huge creation
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted May 31 - 7:52 p.m.
Three talented Utah cake artists teamed up to compete on and win Food Network Canada's "The Big Bake," and their episode can now be viewed in the U.S.
