Family Connections
Rules are made to be broken. And that’s exactly what seems to be happening when it comes to rules about technology use. You’re probably not surprised by that statement, but when you realize that I’m talking about you and me and not our kids, the sentence takes on a...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi esposo y yo trabajamos mucho para criar a nuestros hijos (de 3, 7 y 11 años de edad) para que sean buenos hombres. Todas las noticias sobre hombres poderosos siendo acusados de mala conducta sexual me hacen dudar. ¿Qué lecciones debería enseñar a mis hijos para...
Family Matters
Q. My husband and I work hard to raise our boys (ages 3, 7 and 11) to be good men. All the news about powerful men being accused of sexual misconduct has me wondering. What lessons should I be teaching my sons so they understand appropriate sexual behavior? A....
Education
A child’s learning disability may not be obvious, especially in the early years when schoolwork is less demanding. The effects of a disability can be subtle, and may only show up during certain activities or scenarios. Being adaptable creatures, children often develop...
Lifelines
Ear infections in children result in more trips to the pediatrician or other healthcare provider than any other illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that every year, there are over 5 million cases of acute ear infections in children. About 80 percent of...
Feature Articles
Erica McElroy says the assemblies she takes to schools have exploded in popularity. In 2013, the owners of Austin’s House of Torment and San Antonio’s 13th Floor joined up to create a program that would make an impression on local kids during October, which is...
Feature Articles
No longer a young child, not quite a teen, a 10 year old is a “tween” who might be ready to take on more responsibilities, assume weekly chores and perhaps be ready to stay home alone for a few minutes at a time. But to get there, you’ll need to start teaching him...
Feature Articles
Elementary- and middle-school age kids get a lot out of summer camp: they make new friends, learn new things and get out of the house for a little while. But as kids grow up, we sometimes forget they still need those crucial experiences, just in a different form....
Recalls
Wohali Outdoors is recalling about 26,800 pajama sets because the sets fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. The recall involves children’s 100 percent polyester, three–piece pajama sets that include...
Austin in Action
Do you know a young hero? The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young...
