In the market for a new nanny or babysitter? Here are all the questions you need to askWhen you’re on the hunt for a new nanny or babysitter, it can be incredibly stressful.
San Antonio Alliance: Teachers shouldn’t be ‘micromanaged,’ should work from home, get hazard payA coalition of teachers unions is demanding that campuses remain closed for at least the first nine weeks of the school year and districts focus on virtual learning durin...
Spurs Give offering new 3-week basketball-inspired coding course for kids After a successful launch of its initial course in June, Spurs Give has announced that they are offering an additional 3-week basketball-inspired coding program aimed to ...
Stressed about how to navigate the new school year? This Facebook group can helpParents and teachers, are you stressed about your kids heading back to school? You’re not alone. More than 1,000 parents and educators are voicing their concerns and offe...
Water safety: Put down your beverage and be within arms reach of your childMiss Tristan Foundation is warning parents that a child's drowning is silent.
As school reopenings falter, some Texas parents hire private teachers. Others can only afford to cross their fingers.The uncertainty of where coronavirus hot spots will erupt is especially stressful for parents, who want stability for their children and for themselves. Many know it’s in...
Walmart offering free virtual summer camp for kids using star-studded cast Walmart is trying to help families find things to do amid the COVID-19 pandemic by offering a free star-studded virtual summer camp for children of all ages to enjoy.
Here are the signs your child may be suffering from coronavirus related stressKids are not immune to feeling stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new study suggests.
Hot car deaths aren’t just from parents forgetting or leaving their kids behindEven considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to people driving less and working from home more, the risk of hot car deaths remains high.
San Antonio nonprofit helps 5th, 8th graders transition to next level through STEAM campsA San Antonio nonprofit is extending its education services over the summer by offering transition camps to help fifth and eighth grade students stay on track with their ...
San Antonio mom creates at-home H-E-B for daughterA San Antonio two-year-old has truly become an H-E-B partner.
Pre-K 4 SA partners with streaming service to offer free children’s books to Bexar County kids, educatorsPre-K 4 SA has partnered with Vooks, a leading streaming service for children’s books to provide a free, one-year subscription to kids and early learning teachers across ...
Sedentary lockdowns put kids at risk for obesity. Here’s how to help them stay moving Lockdowns could be putting kids at higher risk for becoming overweight or obese, according to an observational study recently published in the journal Obesity.
Will schools be safe this fall? Experts weigh in Teachers, parents and, yes, even children are anxiously waiting for schools to reopen in the fall, but the biggest questions on everyone's mind are when and how that can ...
4 ways families can ease anxiety together Long-term exposure to stressful events contributes to the risk of developing an anxiety disorder, so it's important to avoid letting anxiety persist unchecked, especially...
Spurs Give launches 4-week virtual coding course for kidsSpurs Give has launched a new basketball-inspired coding program aimed to help kids learn and advance their computer skills while at home, a press release said.
How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson hereIf the weather cooperates this weekend, history will be made: SpaceX is preparing to fly its first humans to orbit aboard a new Crew Dragon spaceship.
Healthy eating for kids: How to talk to them about good food habits Rather than focusing on how much their child eats, parents should model how they want their children to eat and create a home environment structured to foster positive ha...
How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails itDid you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?
Why now is the time to embrace video games for kids The pandemic is giving us a chance to see the benefits of video gaming.
Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatr...
Picky eating linked to demanding parents who limit foods, study says Frustrated with your child's picky eating? If you're trying to fix the problem by becoming the food police, you're probably making your child's habit of picky eating wors...
If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad Kids are feeling the same emotions that adults are about the pandemic, but expressing them in different ways: They cry, cut their hair, yell, scream, argue and fight with...
Wondering what will happen with birth rates, divorce filings? These comparisons might give us some cluesFor better or for worse, for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has created lots of time for couples to be around each other.
Expect more cases of strange coronavirus syndrome in kids, doctors warn Parents, hospitals and clinics should expect to see more cases of a mystifying condition that seems to be affecting children after a bout with Covid-19, doctors said Wedn...
Kids need to get energy out? 5 ways to bring the fun of a playground to your backyard from cheap to expensive Area playgrounds are off-limits amid the pandemic so bring the fun of the park playground to your backyard with these play sets you can order online:
Why some kids are happier right now, and other unexpected effects of quarantine A number of parents are encountering an unexpected response to shelter-in-place rules: their children seem happier.
5 things to do with the kids to cure Coronavirus cabin fever Hunkering down at home? In between work, school and everything else, plan for some good old-fashioned family fun. If you’re at a loss for what to do with the kids, we’ve ...
Kid project: How to make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator Not sure what to do for your child’s next at-home science lesson? NASA has you covered.
Texas wildlife: 11 resources & activities for kids Here are some educational activities and activity packets for children regarding Texas animals, conservation and wildlife.
Keep the kids entertained with these 4 parenting hacks If your Play-Doh is played out, and you’re running out of ways to keep the kids occupied, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
90% of the world’s students are in lockdown. It’s going to hit poor kids much harder than rich ones The inequality gap between rich and poor, present in education systems at the best of times, is being exacerbated by school closures worldwide, experts say.
Coronavirus forces parents to change screen time plans As parents across the country continue to juggle working from home while also caring for their children, previously set limits on screen time have changed in the Covid-19...
Only children don’t need to be lonely children during the pandemic Across the country, in just about every age bracket, only children are learning that sheltering in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus is different when they must...
Should kids wear masks? What about scheduled doctor visits? Kid coronavirus questions answered For most families, regular doctor check-ups are on the schedule months in advance. But what about now? And - should your child be wearing a mask?
Calling all outdoor-loving kids: Now is the time to become a Junior RangerCute idea alert: Help your children become “Junior Rangers” this weekend or perhaps as a fun project to kick off next week.
Want to help brighten the day of an isolated senior citizen? 5 things to do, offerIsolation is a problem for some elderly people right now, considering the coronavirus pandemic, but that was already an issue for many seniors before COVID-19 turned the ...
Your guide to a virtual Easter egg hunt with family, friendsFeeling a little bummed that the social distancing guidelines have canceled your local Easter egg hunt? We found a solution, thanks to Good Housekeeping magazine: It’s a ...
Go dye-free, color your eggs the old-fashioned wayA trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.
What to watch on Netflix with your kids: 7 fresh ideasNeed some ideas on a few fresh Netflix shows and movies? We've got you covered.
Elmo, ‘Sesame Street’ crew to host virtual playdate for bored kids everywhereYou and your kids are invited to a virtual play date!And guess who’s hosting? None other than Elmo himself.
Gov. Abbott announces initiative that provides free childcare membership for frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Police departments step up to help keep kids busy while school is out due to coronavirus pandemic Several police departments across the nation are using social media to bring activities to kids who are stuck at home after school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Field trips from home: All the places your kids can ‘visit’ virtuallyIt seems as though a lot of parents are in the same boat right now: School has been postponed or canceled for at least a few weeks (so far), and WHAT IN THE WORLD are we ...
Can kids still have play dates or visit places, considering the coronavirus situation?Answering some questions parents are having as they try and balance keeping their kids safe and active during shutdowns associated with the coronavirus outbreak.
10 fun, educational websites your kids will love to visit while stuck at homeWorried about keeping your kids entertained and educationally stimulated now that they have increased free time in the wake of schools being shut down due to the coronavi...
How ‘regular school’ parents can homeschool their kids School closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak mean millions of parents and guardians who have grown accustomed to sending their children to traditional schools are now fac...
