How to keep kids safe online, on social media
Parents probably were horrified at the news of Cody Wilson, designer of the 3-D printed gun, being accused and arrested for sexual assault after meeting a 16-year-old girl online. What can parents do...
View ArticleCould breastfeeding reduce childhood obesity? New study seems to say so
A new study of 2553 mother-baby pairs in Canada looked at body mass index of infants at 12 months and how they were fed. The study will be published in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal...
View ArticleTeen driver deaths, injury rates on the rise, American Academy of Pediatrics...
Parents of teen drivers, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some not-so good news for you. After the number of crash-related teen deaths have be cut by about 50 percent in the last decade, those...
View ArticleUniversity of Texas study: What you know about finances is determined by your...
How much do you know about finances? Believe it or not, if you’re in a relationship, the answer directly relates to the role you play in that relationship. If you’re the person who is the bill payer in...
View ArticleKeep the kids busy in Austin this last weekend of September, Sept. 28-30
Looking for fun this weekend? We’ve got a great list for you from the new Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center to American Indian Heritage Day at the Bullock Museum. Keep in mind, it might rain on...
View ArticlePlan your October with books, spooks and pumpkins
October is upon us. That means heading to pumpkin patches, celebrating Halloween and Day of the Dead. It also means enjoying music and great weather outside. Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop is open for...
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