Food + Beverage

Fast Food, Naturally

Fuel your vibrant family the way nature intended. Article and Photography by Mary Giacona Feeding kids unboxed and minimally processed foods from nature is unconventional these days. In our hectic world, “normal” has turned into ultra-processed convenience foods devoid of proper nutrients that can easily be absorbed and utilized by the body. This way of life is leaving kids with less energy and more vulnerable to sickness, setting them up for more doctor visits and more medical interventions...

Health + Wellness

A Clearer Future Starts Now

From warning signs to treatment options, learn how early intervention can safeguard your child’s eyesight for years to come. Photography by Paula VM Ever since Ashlynn Dennington, O.D., got her first pair of glasses in second grade, she’s been passionate about helping kids see the world more clearly. She still remembers the wonder of spotting individual leaves on trees for the first time—an experience that inspired her path into optometry. Today, Dr. Dennington leads the team at Texas State...

Life + Culture

Grace Swims

Learning safety, confidence, and how to splash Mom and Dad Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Jessi Edison We always knew Grace would love the water. She was due in the middle of summer, and her mom would live on a float if she could. That, and her mom spent most of her final month pregnant in the pool. So yeah, if any child was destined to be a water baby, it was Grace. Naturally, we enrolled her in the “Parent & Me” classes at Vista Swim Academy when she was 7 months old. We spend...

Life + Culture

Ryane For Real

TikTok sensation Ryane Roy opens up about struggles, faith, friendship, and how she’s turning internet fame into something that actually matters. Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Kate Roy and Paula VM People of a certain age (like me) can be forgiven for not knowing who Ryane Roy is. But when I told my 13-year-old niece, Brooklyn, that I’d be talking to Ryane, her reaction was immediate and enthusiastic: “No way!! I love her!!” And after chatting with the 16-year-old Boerne...