Parenting Resources

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.

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Every year in the U.S., approximately 3,600 infants die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or other sleep-related causes. And while we don’t have all the answers, decades of research point to a few key steps that drastically reduce the risk.

Let’s be honest—encouraging reading in 2025 can feel like swimming upstream. You’ll hear people say, “No one reads books anymore,” and...

It’s no secret: kids are spending more time on screens than ever before. And while technology can be a helpful tool for learning and...

When we send our kids to school, camp, practice, or after-school care, we trust that the adults in charge are keeping them safe. But too often, safety protocols are reactive instead of proactive.

At Family Guidance & Outreach, we’re expanding access to the resources families need—starting with your schedule. This summer, we’re offering free, live daytime parenting classes for the first time ever.

Starting Monday, June 2nd, join us every Monday at lunch for a free, 45-minute online class designed to help you understand the apps your kids are using and how to keep them safe while they’re using them.

As parents, we all want our children to succeed—but real academic success goes beyond high grades or honor roll certificates. It’s about...

Parenting has never been easy—but raising kind and respectful kids in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world presents an entirely new...

Learn how to recognize signs of FASDs in children, why early diagnosis matters, and where to find free online parenting classes and support.

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