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Green MomsMay 2012
The words “Green Moms” may conjure up images of women with hairy armpits feeding their children nothing but raw veggies and crunchy granola. But you won’t find them here. These moms look like most mainstream neighbors – but they have committed to living healthier, eco-friendly lives, in a variety of ways. Although these women say they’re far from100 percent organic, … Buzz Kidz by Desmond Rubio, age 7May 2012
Holding his ownI was bullied when I started school. A boy kept hitting me, and I was scared. I cried to my mom and dad. I didn’t want to go back to school any more. My parents wanted to me to be able to defend myself and also build courage and self-control. At the age of 4, I joined … Log In to LearnMay 2012
Virtual school, for many of us, still seems like science fiction. In last year’s popular book Ready Player One, the author describes a near future that is poor and grim. Yet even the most unfortunate kid – including the neglected hero who lives in a trailer park of old RVs stacked on top of each other – can go … Back Porch – Drowning in MasterpiecesMay 2012
My dining room table is about to become a massive pile of construction paper and paint. School’s almost out for the summer, and a year’s worth of children’s writing and artwork is about to descend. Soon we’ll all be drowning in masterpieces. Once upon a time, impressed with myself, I bought under-bed boxes and started collecting pieces in them. Each … Stylin’ at Prom – Like Father, Like SonApril 2012
The boys are gearing up for prom again, and every year, longtime formal wear store manager LaTanya Johnson helps them find the right tuxedo. These days, she says, anything goes, although the seniors seem to be going back to basics, instead of the printed paisley and plaid vests of recent years. They want a more fitted look and Italian tailoring. … Buzz Kidz by Lizzie Bettis, age 15April 2012
Need blood, no sweat or tearsDid you know that 38,000 blood donations are needed every day? As a co-chairperson with Henry Seward of the ChristChurch Presbyterian quarterly blood drive, I have had the opportunity to learn first-hand the importance of donating blood. Accidents can happen at any time involving someone in need of a blood donation. That someone could … College in Your HometownApril 2012
Deadlines for choosing colleges have passed for some high school seniors and are fast approaching for others. This time of year is all about decisions – roommates, budgets and, also, geography. Where do students want to spend their college years? For some, their hometown is the best option. Last year, while a senior at HISD’s High School for the Performing … Choosing the Right CampMarch 2012
Glossy advertising postcards and websites depicting happy campers aren’t always enough. With so many choices out there, how can picky parents narrow down a sleep-away summer camp that best fits their child? They say if you really want to know the truth, ask a kid. For the past eight years, brothers Spencer and Kendall Elston have attended Camp Cho-Yeh, a … Buzz Kidz by McKenna Compton, age 14, Evelyn de Groot, age 13, and Erin Lai, age 13March 2012
Learn before you jet skiEvery teenager loves the freedom of a jet ski, but not every parent loves the dangers of that jet ski. We all jet ski, and our parents worry, but not about our own jet skiing. They are more worried about what the other jet skiers out there will do, sometimes almost to the point of … Rugged RugbyMarch 2012
The Memorial High player broke through the opponents’ tackles, his legs pumping, the oval ball nestled in his arm. He crossed the end-zone line and stood there, exalting in his first score. His teammates screamed at him. But they weren’t yelling congratulations. Get down, they were yelling. “Put the ball on the ground!” After all, he wasn’t wearing pads, and … Back Porch – Getting Kids to TalkMarch 2012
Children. From the moment they’re conceived, and often long before that, they’re the focus of our worlds. Every stage brings something new, something better than the last, even when we thought they couldn’t get any better. Then they turn 8 or 10 or 12, and something happens. They’re still the focus of our worlds, but somehow we’ve become targets of … Buzz Kidz by Blaise Carabello, age 18February 2012
Tee it upI always knew I wanted to be a collegiate athlete; however, I never thought it would be playing golf. I began playing when I was 13 with no intention of it being anything more than a hobby. As time went on, my interest in golf grew and became a passion by my sophomore year of high school. … Buzz Kidz by Sam Herman, age 14January 2012
They make him tickI found watchmaking when I was looking around the Internet and discovered an interesting watch called a Zenith Zero G Tourbillon. It looked really cool. All of the gears were set in a sphere attached to a gyroscope rotating in every direction. I found a video of it being built, start to finish. (If you go … Buzz Kidz by Grant Goodman, age 11December 2011
Lights, Camera, ActionI started acting when I was 7 years old. Once, a director named Tom Logan made a joke that we are not actors, but professional auditioners. He was right. I had so many auditions before I was even an extra (or ambience enhancer, as they call it). I go on many auditions that I don’t get callbacks … Buzz Kidz by Orly Golub, age 12November 2011
Bat Mitzvah Project for the BerrysOn July 3, there was a car accident that was fatal for parents Joshua and Robin Berry and left their three children injured. Willa, 6, had broken bones and Peter, 9, and Aaron, 8, spinal cord injuries. When I learned of the accident, I was sad and scared for them. I realized that we take … |
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