By Sharon Nolfi The first weeks of school are a time of change and stress for families. Children are faced with unfamiliar work and the expectations of a new teacher. Friends may find themselves in separate classrooms as new children are introduced to the classroom...

by Texas Department of Transportation   More than a million children and teens depend on buses to get them safely to and from the more than 9,000 Texas schools every day. They also depend on motorists to know the law, and drive safely around school buses.   Texas...

By Brooke Blanton   If you walk by portable #4 of Doss Elementary before 10:40 a.m., you will hear nothing out of the ordinary. But walk past the same portable later in the day, which holds the same second grade students, and you will hear something most Texans...

He tackles real-life issues for kids, such as bullies, facing fears, coping with divorce and understanding grief. He sat down with us recently to discuss the work of The Trevor Romain Company.   On talking with kids. Most adults tell children what they think they...

By Denise Yearian Pregnant couples find themselves due for a vacation Pregnancy is a pivotal time in a couple’s life. The birth of a child brings a whole new set of demands on time and energy that can create stress in the marriage relationship. Along with traditional...

By Syd Sharples Get in step with your ex to make this summer less stressful Summers introduce a new rhythm to family life. Children are home from school, many parents must schedule child care and families might plan vacations. For some families, summer vacation and...

By Sherida Mock On April 15, the Austin Independent School District named Paul Cruz as Interim Superintendent. Dr. Cruz had previously served as AISD’s Chief Schools Officer for five years. We sat down with him to find out more about his family, his background and his...

    Looking for a great spot to cool off the whole gang? Try one of these old-fashioned swimming holes, full of natural, non-chlorinated water. But be warned: because these cool spots rely on natural water inflows, recent rains can affect the quality of the water....

  By Alexa Bigwarfe   They are certainly alluring, but those electronic devices, used in excess and at the wrong times, can be damaging to our relationship with our children. It probably comes as no surprise that parents are more distracted than ever in this day...

  By Malia Jacobson   In the summer, campgrounds are crawling (sometimes literally) with babies, toddlers and young families. But many new parents may hesitate to head into the wild, as they wonder whether camping with a tot will be safe, enjoyable or worth the...