Teen birth rates plunge, racial disparities persist
Birth rates are falling dramatically for black and Hispanic teenagers, but they continue to be much higher than the birth rate for white teens.
View ArticleEntertaining in the age of social media
In this age of 24/7 tweets, snaps and Facebook tags, entertaining can be a minefield of innocent oversharing, hurt feelings or spoilers. And it's not going away. Hosting or attending any social event...
View ArticleAmericans less likely to keep Sabbath, but majority still say it's important...
A new survey about the Sabbath explores how modern Americans approach their observance of the holy day.
View ArticleSuzette Standring: A Jewish temple rises
At Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills I sit by the gallery's fireplace with Lila Rosenbaum, 86. Sunshine warms our backs from the wall-high windows and she speaks of finally "having a home."The...
View ArticleRelay for Life moves locations
The April 30 Ascension Relay for Life has moved locations due to the weather. It will now be held at the Trademart Building at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave. in...
View ArticleQ&A: Becket Fund founder has a unique solution for religious freedom debates
In his new book, "Believers, Thinkers and Founders," Kevin Seamus Hasson suggests looking at God in the legal context in an unexpected way.
View ArticleCentral Primary Q3 Honor Roll Second Grade
Central Primary School announces the recipients of their 2015-2016 Q3 Honor Roll. In order to be considered for honor roll, students in grades 1-5 must meet the following criteria: In order to achieve...
View ArticleGeismar student places at language festival
Students at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts competed at the 34th [...]
View ArticleMaking dreams come true
The third annual South Louisiana Crawfish Boiling Contest Festival was held on April 2. The fundraiser raised $35,000 to go to the Dream Come True of Louisiana, an organization that grants wished...
View ArticleHow religion affects U.S. foreign policy
Secretary of State John Kerry hopes lawmakers will continue assessing the positive role religion plays in furthering foreign policy goals.
View ArticleAmericans less likely to keep Sabbath, but majority still say it's important...
A new survey about the Sabbath explores how modern Americans approach their observance of the holy day.
View ArticleHome Help: Choose the right insulation to save money
TIP OF THE WEEKWith memories of winter fading fast, you might not be thinking about your home's insulation, but the warm months are the ideal time for some simple DIY insulation projects with huge...
View ArticleWhy you sleep better in your own bed
New research shows why we feel so groggy while traveling. It's because our brain refuses to shut down completely and is constantly scanning for danger. But there's a way around "the first-night effect"...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: You were new at stuff once too, remember?
Ever notice, after we've been doing something for a while, how we tend to forget that we were ever new at it to begin with? Whatever it is we learned becomes second nature and we forget altogether that...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: For Mother’s Day, walk a labyrinth
Enjoy a rare gift of being fully present. Walk a labyrinth.World Labyrinth Day (May 7) and Mother's Day (May 8) occur this weekend. Walking the spiral path of twists and turns of the outdoor labyrinth...
View ArticleYes, healthy habits can include alcohol
I have learned a lot about people's habits while working as a dietitian. What continues to amaze me is how easily things become a habit. Drinking alcohol is a habit that sneaks into people's lives and...
View ArticleGet A Life: How to ignore the voices of others and find your true self
I believe that the greatest gift aging presents is the wisdom allowing us to become our most authentic selves. Over the span of my 30-year career, I've met many people—myself included—who have hidden...
View ArticlePregnant women in Houston and their doctors weigh risks of Zika
As summer approaches, anxiety about Zika is growing in states like Florida and Texas. The virus hasn't spread to mosquitoes along the Gulf Coast, and it may not, but experts are preparing nonetheless.
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