Livie, a vivacious preschooler living in Austin, Texas, loved to sing and dance, and was the type of child who would make up an impromptu song about the milk she spilled. She had a favorite flower in the yard she … Continue reading →
When people think of global warming, they think of extreme heat and crazy weather patterns. But worsening asthma symptoms may be another thing to add to that list. A May 2017 study in GeoHealth found that climate change is likely … Continue reading →
Have you ever seen some of the cave art done by prehistoric humans? As you view these paintings, have you ever felt that they remind you a bit of the art projects your children bring home from school? Turns out … Continue reading →
#10: With rising energy prices, it may be worth its weight in gold someday. #9: Just to see the look on their face…priceless. #8: It can be crushed into a diamond…if they work hard enough. By that time, they’ll have … Continue reading →
Here’s a quick reminder for those planning their Thanksgiving Freas: Home fires spike on the holiday due to cooking mishaps, and one of the main causes is people deep-frying their turkeys. Done improperly, this can cause an explosion that seriously … Continue reading →
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain Modern parents may not realize it, but the 9-month school calendar is a throwback to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when children were needed as free labor … Continue reading →
A mother in Colorado reports her 5-year-okd daugher missing. Police issue an Amber Alert, frantically searching for the missing girl, assuming she was abducted. While this happens all too often in these cases, the danger was not somewhere out there, … Continue reading →
Sixteen-year-old Corian Evans, a Black teen, broke the rules and stayed out past his curfew, and three teenage girls are alive because of it. He was hanging out with friends below a highway (which I guess is what teens do … Continue reading →
Contributed As anticipated, last week the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen to strike down New York State’s limits on concealed weapon permits. The law required applicants show “proper cause” and … Continue reading →
An investigation into potential bacterial contamination has shut down a plant that makes baby formula. This, combined with other supply chain problems, has led to a shortage of infant formula. As many as 40% of stores are completely out of … Continue reading →
