Isobella Harkrider
Isobella Harkrider is a writer who covers healthcare, education, wellness and other lifestyle news. She's the author of several books and has written for The New York Times, SELF, Parents, SheKnows, Houston Press and others.
Home Is More Dangerous Now for Some Children
Families throughout Texas are spending more time together during the coronavirus pandemic, and for some, home is unsafe.
“There...
Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Online While You Work From Home
Working from home while keeping an eye on your children all day can be challenging.
Although working from home...
Coronavirus Stimulus Deal Includes Student Loan Relief
The newly signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, otherwise known as the CARES Act, includes relief for college students who...
Abbott: Texas Schools Closed Until May 4, Try to Stay Home
Texas schools will remain closed until May 4, and social distancing efforts need to continue. Those were two of Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Rent Is Due, but Can It Wait? Should the Government Freeze Housing Payments?
What do you think of a national rent and mortgage freeze for three months or more? This was a question asked to...
Texas Dishes to Make at Home
While some Texans could live on a Blue Bell ice cream diet during this stay-at-home coronavirus pandemic, others might be craving the...
Three Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis
While Texans are homebound and social distancing has us on high alert, our mental health is also at risk. While we turn...
Abbott’s News Conference Today to Update Texans on COVID-19 Response
Gov. Greg Abbott will give an update on Texas’ fight against COVID-19 at 2 p.m. today. The news conference from the Capitol...
For Texas High School Students, Many Things Are up in the Air, but Maybe...
The coronavirus has created uncertainty for many Texas high school seniors. The children who were born right after 9/11 are now wondering...
Senate to Vote on Historic $2 Trillion Virus Spending Bill
Congress and the White House agreed on a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill early Wednesday.
The Senate is expected...
