By David Magee | Contributor Sending your child off to college comes with A share of worry. Not only will you miss your child fiercely, you also worry for their safety, and with good reason: Many college-aged students battle mental health disorders, substance misuse and addiction, self-esteem and body image…
Recipe courtesy of Safeway and Albertsons Total time: 30 minutes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup O Organics extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons O Organics Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 pound O Organics ribeye steak 1/2 pint O Organics grape tomatoes 1/4 pound O Organics white mushrooms green pepper, sliced (optional) 1/2 medium red…
By Family Features | Contributor With hectic day-to-day schedules and varying dietary needs, many families face the dreaded daily question: “What sounds good for dinner?” In contrast, millions struggle to put food on the table each night, impacting about 1 in 8 children, according to Feeding America. You can help support…
By Family Features | Contributor Teachers are more than leaders in their classrooms, they are leaders in the communities they serve, committed to educating the leaders of tomorrow, and their value cannot be overstated. To provide an optimal learning environment that equips their students for success, teachers often go above and…
By Jonas Bordo | Contributor Congratulations! After a long search, you’ve finally found an apartment you like at a price you can afford. Your application has been accepted, and now all that’s left before you get your new key is signing the lease. Easy-peasy, right? Not so fast. Signing a…
The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas shares the 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards finalists. On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste –…
By Family Features | Contributor Everywhere you look, you can see moments of kindness. From a friend sending a thoughtful text message to a stranger holding the bus for someone running late or a person paying for someone else’s coffee, acts of kindness happen every day. While these moments can…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor August is National Wellness Month, a great occasion to consider what you can do to help prepare your kids for visits to the pediatrician. It’s no exaggeration to say that a trip to the pediatrician is rarely high on kids’ wish lists. Whether it’s their…
By Family Features | Contributor Between morning routines, days spent in the classroom, extracurriculars and homework, it may seem like there’s never enough time in the day during the school year. However, making time for tasty meals and snacks doesn’t have to be another burden on jam-packed schedules. These quick…