Parenting Resources

At Family Guidance & Outreach, we know many families in Lubbock rely on programs like SNAP and WIC. If you’re worried about food access during the shutdown, these local organizations can help — today, this week, and beyond.

Let’s be honest—money can be one of the hardest things for families to talk about. Between bills, groceries, and unexpected expenses, it can feel like your paycheck disappears before the month even begins. But the truth is this: a family budget isn’t about restriction—it’s about direction.

Let’s be honest: parenting teen drivers is NOT easy. That’s especially true today, when teens are learning from social media, juggling smartphones, and living in a fast-paced digital world that can make driving feel more like a distraction zone than a milestone.

If you’re raising more than one child, you’ve probably seen sibling rivalry in action—whether it’s a small squabble over toys or a full-blown argument at the dinner table. While it can be exhausting for parents, sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up.

When it comes to raising children, there’s no question that fathers and male role models play a powerful, lasting role. From everyday...

When you first imagine parenthood, the vision is often wrapped in picture-perfect scenes: family dinners with laughter, a spotless living room, and children who say “please” and “thank you” without a reminder. But the reality? Parenting is messy, unpredictable, exhausting, and—at the same time—deeply rewarding.

When it comes to school attendance, the words “truancy” and “absenteeism” often get mixed up, but in Texas, there are specific definitions and real consequences tied to each.

Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world but it is also one of the hardest. Between sleepless nights, constant schedules, work-life balance, and the daily stress of raising kids, it’s no wonder so many parents find themselves running on empty.

Her father and I have done our job. So, then what gives us the right to be sad? Nothing. But we both are.