Parenting Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/category/lifestyle/parenting/ San Antonio Magazine For Women to Connect, Inspire and Encourage the Women of San Antonio Wed, 07 May 2025 18:32:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://sawoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-woman-ico-32x32.jpg Parenting Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/category/lifestyle/parenting/ 32 32 The Truth About Underage Drinking in Texas https://sawoman.com/2025/05/the-truth-about-underage-drinking-in-texas/ https://sawoman.com/2025/05/the-truth-about-underage-drinking-in-texas/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 01:06:29 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28926     San Antonio is a city that knows how to celebrate—Fiesta, Spurs games, music festivals, and vibrant nightlife bring people together year-round. But beneath the excitement is a troubling trend that continues to grow: the normalization of underage drinking. San Antonio’s top DWI lawyer Trey Porter has seen the legal consequences of this firsthand. […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/05/the-truth-about-underage-drinking-in-texas/feed/ 0 Understanding a Concussion and Spotting the Symptoms https://sawoman.com/2024/07/understanding-a-concussion-and-spotting-the-symptoms/ https://sawoman.com/2024/07/understanding-a-concussion-and-spotting-the-symptoms/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:26:24 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28048   A Guide for Parents By Dr. Megan O’Brien, pediatric emergency room physician at CHRISTUS Children’s   As summer winds down and we start looking ahead to a new school year, our focus turns to new sports seasons and all the practice and preparation involved. One injury that may not be so easy to spot […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/07/understanding-a-concussion-and-spotting-the-symptoms/feed/ 0 CAST Schools https://sawoman.com/2023/10/cast-schools/ https://sawoman.com/2023/10/cast-schools/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:06:44 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=22671 How CAST Schools are preparing young women for careers in STEM By Joshua Collins, Communications Coordinator, CAST Schools Over the summer, Ashley Mendez, a high school student at CAST STEM, traveled to Rice University to participate in the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) STEM CAMP hosted by ExxonMobil. Along with her classmates and math teacher Melisa Walters, […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2023/10/cast-schools/feed/ 0 Looking for the Right School for Your Young Learner?  https://sawoman.com/2023/09/looking-for-the-right-school-for-your-young-learner/ https://sawoman.com/2023/09/looking-for-the-right-school-for-your-young-learner/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:01:30 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=22541 Education is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Different children have different learning abilities, different skill sets, and different needs. Fortunately, San Antonio is now home to more than 170 schools of choice. While that is good news, it does present a challenge to families who are trying to determine the right one for their children. Inga […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2023/09/looking-for-the-right-school-for-your-young-learner/feed/ 0 Trying to Find the Right School for Your Child? You Have Options https://sawoman.com/2023/02/trying-to-find-the-right-school-for-your-child-you-have-options/ https://sawoman.com/2023/02/trying-to-find-the-right-school-for-your-child-you-have-options/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:36:03 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=22157 By Inga Cotton, Founder & Executive Director  San Antonio Charter Mom The learning landscape for today’s young students looks significantly different than it did for their parents growing up. Today, families have choices well beyond the local public school. In fact, there are over 150 schools of choice in the San Antonio area alone. These […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2023/02/trying-to-find-the-right-school-for-your-child-you-have-options/feed/ 0 Encouraging Middle School Students to Step Into STEM https://sawoman.com/2022/11/encouraging-middle-school-students-to-step-into-stem/ https://sawoman.com/2022/11/encouraging-middle-school-students-to-step-into-stem/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:54:00 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=21912 Step Into STEM is a unique career awareness program that inspires middle school students to choose an education focused on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to prepare for future STEM careers. A STEM education is an empowering interdisciplinary approach that generates lifelong career opportunities.

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2022/11/encouraging-middle-school-students-to-step-into-stem/feed/ 0 COVID: The College & Career Challenges https://sawoman.com/2022/09/college-career-challenges/ https://sawoman.com/2022/09/college-career-challenges/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:18:00 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=21796 COVID is a topic that has impacted anyone who has a child in high school or a college freshman. The last 2 ½ years, I believe, will prove to be some of the most challenging times in our youths' lives. The research has already begun, and I'm hearing from university student success professionals, HS counselors, and mental health providers about the changes they are witnessing. And as a career counselor, I'm seeing it firsthand as well.

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2022/09/college-career-challenges/feed/ 0 Designer Tips: Designing the Perfect Kids’ Spaces https://sawoman.com/2022/05/designer-tips-designing-the-perfect-kids-spaces/ https://sawoman.com/2022/05/designer-tips-designing-the-perfect-kids-spaces/#respond Sun, 01 May 2022 19:59:00 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=21055     Designing the Perfect Kids’ Spaces By Jana Valdez, Allied ASID Principal Interior Designer Haven Design and Construction Photography by Matthew Niemann     Designing a kids’ space doesn’t’ have to be a daunting task! These little balls of energy deserve a space to call their own. I’d like to share a few designer […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2022/05/designer-tips-designing-the-perfect-kids-spaces/feed/ 0 Finding the Right School Fit https://sawoman.com/2022/01/finding-the-right-school-fit/ https://sawoman.com/2022/01/finding-the-right-school-fit/#respond Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:26:00 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=20380   Finding the Right School Fit By Katie McCall     One San Antonio parent shares practical advice for selecting public or private education on an individualized basis.    As a mother of four and longtime San Antonio resident, Elizabeth Cox thought her children would attend the local school district zoned for their family home. […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2022/01/finding-the-right-school-fit/feed/ 0 The Perfect Game Night! https://sawoman.com/2021/11/the-perfect-game-night/ https://sawoman.com/2021/11/the-perfect-game-night/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:35:00 +0000 https://sawoman.wpengine.com/?p=20096       For the Love of the Games Family Game Night Reconnects Friends and Families   By Jenny Jurica    Last year, when we spent so much time at home, many families became joyfully reacquainted with the concept of “family game night.” But now that life feels a bit more normal, people are back […]

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