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Summer and water go hand in hand. Whether your family spends time at the neighborhood pool, splash pad, lake, water park, or backyard kiddie pool, water can provide hours of fun, exercise, and family memories. But it also comes with risks that every parent and caregiver should understand.

Summer often means more time in the car. Families are driving to swimming lessons, camps, sports practices, parks, libraries, vacations, and grandparents' houses. With busy schedules and changing routines, it's easy to focus on getting where we're going and forget that some of the greatest safety risks can happen before the trip even begins.

The school year is over. Backpacks are tossed aside, alarms are turned off, and kids everywhere are ready for summer. For many families, summer brings excitement and freedom. But it can also bring a big adjustment.

Choosing not to report suspected abuse is not just a missed opportunity, it's against the law. Failure to report can mean jail time for you.

Last night we had a parent fall asleep during one of our online parenting classes. Per our policy, he was removed from the online classroom. That’s the part most people would focus on, but that’s not the part that stayed with me. This morning, when I walked into the office, I discovered that he had left us a voicemail. Not to complain, not to argue and not to make excuses. He called to apologize and then he asked if he could come back. That question matters more than people r

This isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s happening here and most of the abuse is happening inside the home, by someone the child knows and depends on. Child abuse is preventable, but only if we’re willing to face what’s real.

Our local communities are hurting. When young lives are lost, it leaves parents searching for answers and wondering how to help their children make sense of something so heavy. One question we hear again and again here at Family Guidance and Outreach is: How do I talk to my child about suicide?

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.

Getting your child motivated to study isn’t always easy, especially when schoolwork feels overwhelming or when procrastination takes...

There’s no magic wand for school success, but there is a magic formula and it starts with you. If you want your child to shine, remember...

Parenting twins is often misunderstood. Society tends to view twins as a package deal: the “double trouble” duo dressed alike, inseparable, and expected to share everything from classrooms to interests. But Greg Principato, a father of (now adult) twin boys Luke and Brian, challenges this norm head-on.

Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to create lasting change: for individuals, families, and communities.