On school days, children in full-day kindergarten only spend 57 minutes less with their mothers each day compared to half-day kindergarten peers, according to the study published in July by the Annenberg Institute.

“Even when kids are in full-day kindergarten, they are playing with their parents as much. They’re spending as much one-on-one time with parents. They’re reading with their parents at the same levels,” said Jocelyn Wikle, BYU professor of family life, one of the study’s authors.

Parents of full-day kindergarten kids are still able to have quality time with their kids, she said.

“They’re just doing it at other times of the day, rather than doing it midday,” Wikle said.

Read more about the study’s findings on parent time, literacy skills and more.

7 Utah-related storylines to follow this NFL season

There is a lot of young talent in the NFL right now that can trace its playing roots back through the state of Utah.

From Puka Nacua to Penei Sewell, and from Jordan Love to Dalton Kincaid, as well as rookies like Jonah Elliss and Kingsley Suamataia, the Beehive State is developing football talent that is being showcased at the highest levels of the sport.

Going into the 2024 season, which starts Thursday with a showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, there is nearly enough Utah talent to fill an entire NFL roster heading into the year.

Currently, there are more than 50 Utah ties on NFL active rosters, with another dozen-plus on practice squads.

Read more about the top Utah-related names and storylines to watch for in the 2024 season.

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