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During the “Don’t Suffer in Silence” town hall, doctors answered viewers’ questions about infertility

How you can get counseling and medical help for infertility and pregnancy loss

KSAT anchor Stephania Jimenez plans to host a town meeting on infertility amid a recent personal loss.

Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track.

Journey, 3, has visited all 63 national parks in the U.S.

Research shows that children as young as three years old can exhibit empathy and compassion.

You may have heard of sexting and cyberbullying, but what about chroming? Learn what it is and how you can protect your child from this dangerous online challenge.

Returning to the workforce can be challenging for stay-at-home moms. One study found that parents who take time off to care for their families were about half as likely to get called in for an interview as people who were unemployed for other reasons. But there are some ways to make the transition back to work seamless.

A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama.

The San Antonio Public Library wants to help you and your family get into the spooky spirit with Halloween parties and events.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is encouraging parents to stay up to date on proper sleeping techniques for their babies.

If you’re trying to conceive, certain lifestyle choices can help or hinder your progress.

During San Antonio's huge charity initiative the Big Give, we're highlighting one organization with services that span 27 counties in Texas. One of the many programs is one that offers support specifically to dads who want coaching, connection.

Researchers discovered that kids observe money behaviors and attitudes at a very early age.

People will no longer have to pay taxes on menstrual products, diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles and other health-related and family-care products in Texas.

San Antonio Metro Health is focused on building healthier communities and celebrating Kids Eat Right Month with nutritional education.

Soon the sidewalks and crosswalks will be full of students eager to get home, but those walks home can feel longer in the extreme temperatures. A local pediatrician shares how students can stay cool.

Teach for America San Antonio explains a few things you can do to help prepare your children for the new school year.

There are certain foods should be avoided while trying to get pregnant.

Traveling with kids can be a daunting process. Especially if it is their first time ever traveling by plane or by train.

During the month of July, doctors and those living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are bringing awareness to the disease.

Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis also has a busy career as a children’s author.

A unique method is reuniting lost kids with their parents quicker than just frantically yelling their names.

Unlimited play has helped open 82 playgrounds in 19 states each named after a child in their own community.

With the pressures of the pandemic, inflation, food costs, and lack of childcare, a record 60 million Americans are now living under one roof with their parents and grandkids.

The DoSeum hosts camps year round for children all over San Antonio. Their camps have a large focus on STEM, but also focus on literature and arts.

No matter how old you are, being an adult can be tricky these days.

With degree in hand, graduates will set out to make their mark on the world, but this change can be difficult for many.

For San Antonio teenagers looking for something to do this summer, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio is offering a free summer membership opportunity.

Just in time for the summer, there’s a new place for children and families to explore and connect with nature.

Spurs Sports Academy for the 50th year is holding their annual summer basketball camps, this time to be held in both San Antonio and Austin.

The internet provides us with useful information, but not everything you read is true. Especially when it comes to your health.

Any Baby Can San Antonio, which serves thousands of families with children and youth facing serious health or developmental challenges, is getting ready to host its biggest fundraiser of the year.

As families continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, there are currently more than 11 million children living below the poverty line.

Universal City Police arrested a 20-year-old airman Wednesday on a felony charge of injury to a child, prompting the Metropolitan Health District to share information and resources to help with parenting.

Some parents neglect to teach their teens basic skills, like how to cook, clean, grocery shop, and do laundry before they go to college.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month and part of a healthy heart is healthy eating.

It is a new program for new parents: the Brighton Center has a new unique program that is open to infants, that are 6-weeks-old to 18-months-old.

The Pleasanton community is hosting a barbecue plate sale for a local woman who had to have her hands and feet amputated after developing a life-threatening infection just days after delivering her second child.

Most kids will develop six to 10 colds a year. But there are ways to boost their immunity.

Recent surveys show $49 billion is awarded in scholarships annually. But an estimated $100 million in scholarship money still goes unawarded each year.

It turns out the emoji you use can mean different things to different generations.

Determining the easier gender to raise depends on who you ask.

Some doctors fear that too many expectant moms and new moms are falling through the cracks and not getting the healthcare they need.

The impact of COVID-19 on children's education was drastic and it is important to keep their minds moving during the holiday break.

Pleasanton ISD school psychologist first started feeling ill days after delivering baby via c-section

House plants may brighten your home, but they can also be lethal to children and animals.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency rooms treated over 224,000 toy-related injuries last year.

While posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.

Let's get the Elf on the Shelf to work for us this year (and hopefully every year moving forward).

The topic of consent has made headlines a lot lately. But now, parents are using the term to describe how they raise their kids.

More kids and teenagers are getting hooked on nicotine. So what’s reason for the spike?

The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5.

Research shows there are some habits that may increase your chances of raising a kid who turns into a successful adult.

A study of U.S. children with sickle cell disease found fewer than half get a needed screening for stroke, a common complication.

As the only locally owned and operated health system in San Antonio and Bexar County, University Health is working to serve the health needs of our community today and into the future.

Parental burnout is nothing new. Throughout history, moms and dads everywhere have experienced stress and anxiety associated with parenting.

There is no recess at the Kekere Freedom School. Its roots are based on liberation and wisdom through play.

As some children struggled to keep up with school in the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states saw significant increases in the number of students held back to repeat grades.

Research suggests overparenting can stunt a child’s development and cause them to become too dependent.

Mounting evidence from around the country shows that students who spent more time learning remotely during the 2020-2021 school year, many of them Black and Latino, lost about half of an academic year of learning.

The Birthplace at Texas Vista Medical Center is hosting the second-annual New Beginnings Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

If it's been a few days since school started and students are still showing signs of back to class jitters, it maybe more than that says one expert.

As parents prepare to send their children back to school, there are a lot of questions and concerns. One of them is safety: will my child be safe at school, and what is being done to ensure this?

Somerset ISD is launching a new program this fall aimed at keeping students safe.

For years now, we’ve heard the debates about social media and teens, from photo-sharing sites that helped kids feel connected during the pandemic to posts that made kids feel bullied or body shamed.

KSAT12 spoke to a mental health expert about the mental health of the parents, which is just as important as the child’s.

As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features designed to make their services safer and more age appropriate.

KSAT spoke with a mental health expert about ways to provide an emotionally sound environment at home.

Monday is the first day of school for South San ISD, Jourdanton ISD and Edgewood ISD and many other districts will soon then follow.

The government was able to supply breakfast and lunch to students during the pandemic, but that program no longer exists and that means many parents are going to have to go back to making sure their child leaves the house with lunch money.

From binge drinking, to smoking pot, to popping your parents pain meds, one in eight teenagers admitted to using drugs last year.

Leaders in the biggest school districts in the San Antonio area talk about their plans for keeping kids safe this school year.

The pandemic is being blamed for an increase in babies and toddlers missing their talking and reading milestones. It’s not because of the isolation or the masks that covered everyone’s face, it’s because their parents have been too busy working from home to devote enough time to them.

We took your questions to your district leaders and received answers.

As the country’s baby formula shortage persists, a local nonprofit has continued to get formula to the children who need it.

What questions do you have for school officials as kids prepare to go back to school? We’ll work to find the answers for you so you can start the new year feeling prepared and confident.

Many people are still trying to cope with the recent tragedy that occurred in Uvalde and some might be struggling with how to discuss that topic with their children or young family members.

Purposeful parenting involves setting long-term goals for your kids and then parenting intentionally to help them achieve those goals.

Those easy, quick, and cheap options are fueling an obesity epidemic in kids.

From color schemes to closet storage, there is a lot that goes into designing the perfect nursery.

Some local parents jumped at the opportunity to get their young ones some added protection against COVID-19.

Seventy percent of teens in the U.S. use TikTok, with more than a billion videos viewed per day. But not everything is fun and games, as some viral challenges can be dangerous, even deadly.

In the next installment of the i play! summer workout series, kids can refine their soccer skills with tips from a pro.

In this first installment of the i play! summer workout series, we offer some Alpha Warrior fitness videos that are sure to work some kid muscles.

One in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant. But is fertility always a woman’s issue?

It’s estimated that 13 to 20 percent of children living in the U.S. have experienced a mental disorder.

The academic, social, and emotional stress of college can take its toll. In fact, 30% of college freshman will drop out in their first year.

“This is Us” star Chrissy Metz is teaming with partner Bradley Collins on a children’s book about parenting and religious faith.

A new exhibit at the DoSeum is helping explore how we can innovate solutions for a more sustainable future.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration is facing congressional lawmakers for the first time over the national shortage of baby formula, the Associated Press reported Thursday.

Research is showing there are plenty of downsides when it comes to using your phone too much around your kids.

The ‘Fighting the Formula Shortage’ map lets parents indicate stores where formula is in stock

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, women’s participation in the labor market is the lowest it’s been in 30 years. Since the covid pandemic, working moms are particularly vulnerable to leaving their jobs.

We should really be celebrating our moms all the time, but especially on Mother’s Day, it’s more important than ever.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.

Whether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is definitely a little surreal, in a good way!

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it makes sense that you might think about your own mom -- or the maternal figure in your life, whether that’s an aunt, grandma, or any special woman who has made a difference for you, personally.

Moms -- aren’t they just the best?

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.