Parenting Resources

The night before the first day of school can be exciting, emotional, and — let’s be honest — a little stressful. Whether your child is just starting kindergarten or heading back for another year, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s a simple checklist to help your family start the school year on the right foot.

A big change is coming to Texas schools this fall. Starting September 1, 2025, House Bill 1481 goes into effect, requiring all public school districts and open‑enrollment charters to ban personal communication devices during the school day. This means no cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or tablets for students while school is in session. Here’s what that looks like for families in Lubbock ISD, Frenship ISD, and Lubbock‑Cooper ISD.

The excitement of a new school year also brings new routines — and new safety considerations. From crossing the street to staying safe online, here are key reminders to keep your child safe as they head back to class.

The start of the school year isn’t just about pencils and notebooks — it’s also about relationships. A few simple reminders at home can...

Back‑to‑school mornings don’t have to feel like a battlefield. A little planning (and a few small changes) can make mornings calmer, smoother, and less stressful for the whole family. Here are some simple tips to reset your morning routine this school year.

Get ahead of the school rush! Here are all the available supply list links for Lubbock ISD, Frenship ISD, and Lubbock‑Cooper ISD where parents can easily select their child’s campus and grade.

Every parent knows how challenging it can be to help a child break a bad habit. Whether it’s nail-biting, thumb-sucking, interrupting, or something else, the process takes patience, consistency, and a lot of encouragement. The good news? With the right approach, you can guide your child toward healthier behaviors.

Most parents put a lot of energy into helping their kids make friends—but not nearly enough into helping them leave  the ones they...

We all want our kids to grow up confident, capable, and ready to take on the world—and one of the best ways we can set them up for success is by teaching them how to solve problems.

Gone are the days when bullying was limited to stolen lunch money and swirlies in the bathroom. Today's bullies have gone high-tech, and they're not even breaking a sweat.

By the end of adolescence, around 75% of kids will have faced a traumatic event. Trauma isn’t rare — but how we help kids cope can make all the difference in their healing.

When disaster strikes, the emotional impact can be overwhelming. For children, the confusion, fear, and grief can be especially difficult to process. In the wake of the devastating Hill Country floods, Family Guidance and Outreach’s Education Specialist John Kirby had an in-depth conversation with Adriana McKinnon, Chief Program Officer of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, to discuss how caregivers can support children through unimaginable loss.

Kids don’t need every adult detail. They need honesty, safety, and room to feel what they feel. Here's how to talk to them about divorce in a way that helps them adjust, process, and stay emotionally secure.

When we think about celebrating milestones, we often picture big birthday parties or graduation ceremonies. But milestones are so much more than that. They’re the everyday achievements, growth moments, and challenges our kids overcome on their journey to becoming confident, capable people.

When kids see news of homes washed away, family pets in peril, and rescue boats racing against rising water, they often have questions and fears of their own. Here’s how you can guide the conversation.

Kerrville has taken a brutal hit from recent flooding. Homes have been lost, families displaced, and even pets are stranded. If you can, please step up now. Your cash gift is the most flexible, effective way to get help where it’s needed most. Below are seven vetted, locally led relief efforts you can support immediately.

Racism isn't something kids are born with. It’s something they learn. And if they’re old enough to notice skin color, they’re old enough to start learning about fairness, justice, and respect.

Consent isn’t just about sex. It’s about respecting boundaries, reading cues, and asking before touching, whether that’s a hug, a borrowed toy, or a kiss.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to show up with calm, age-appropriate information and a safe space for questions.

You don’t need a fancy routine or a pricey setup. Walking around your neighborhood, dancing in the living room, playing tag at the park: these all count. A good pair of sneakers and a willingness to move together is enough to start.