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by K Quinn Forget the plastic doo-dads on the store shelves. All your kids need for a happy, productive, fun-filled learning day is probably already contained…

 By Sara G. Stephens As Houston families drift into the last days of summer, they scramble to make the most of their time before school…

By Eric L. Zielinski, DC (c), MPH (c) One of the more controversial healing diets to hit the natural health scene, the GAPS diet, is…

A parent’s guide to helping kids deal with back-to-school disappointment By Sara G. Stephens Each and every new school year beckons students with the allure…

by Sue LeBreton “Mom. You forgot to pack extra socks,” says my 10-year-old son accusingly. We have just picked him up after a week at…

By Alisa Murray Remember the name Landon Dean Gimenez. At only 10 years old, he is the new television star for ABC’s Resurrection and a…

By Peter Davis, Chief Galveston Island Beach Patrol/ Park Board Police Dept. It’s easy to let down your guard when you’re having fun at the…

By Lara Krupicka  We shove off in ankle-high water, and I settle into the two-person kayak, taking a tentative dip with my paddle. In front…

A Look at Area Social Clubs By Marye Audet Joining a social club is a great way to meet new people who have something in…

Do your car—and your wallet—a favor by following these fuel-efficient tips. By Nicholas Greene For parents in the greater Houston area, your average drive time…