Conference in San Antonio provides resources to grandparents who are raising children
Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren hosted their fourth annual Healthy Grandfamilies Conference to better provide resources and discuss topics including self-care, mental health and estate planning for those that are raising children.
Avoiding toxic exposures could help prevents autism, ADHD, new UT Health San Antonio study finds
Chemical intolerance could contribute to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and limiting toxic exposures could help prevent the disorders, a new study from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found.
Transition from stay-at-home mom to full-time job mom
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.
More dads are joining SJRCโs fatherhood program, helping cut down on parenting stress
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.
Pleasanton community hosting barbecue plate sale for woman who had hands, feet amputated after giving birth
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.
Families will need to apply for free school breakfast, lunches this school year
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.
How to raise readers and expand young minds
The pandemic is being blamed for an increase in babies and toddlers missing their talking and reading milestones. Itโs not because of the isolation or the masks that covered everyoneโs face, itโs because their parents have been too busy working from home to devote enough time to them.