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Valentine Chemistry
Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is celebrated in February, but did you know February is also American Heart Month? With hearts everywhere you look, what better time for an annual reminder to pay attention to your heart health? Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month...
Happy 2026: The Fresh Start Effect
January is a natural time for new beginnings and fresh motivation, thanks to what psychologists call the Fresh Start Effect. This concept describes how people use milestones such as New Year’s Day, the start of school, or a birthday to spark change. It explains...
Unwrap Your Holiday Traditions
No matter who you are or where you live, December is a month steeped in tradition. For most Austinites, December traditions include putting up a Christmas tree, visiting one of the many light shows around town, and exchanging gifts with friends and family. One of...
Lifelines
How a New Year’s Resolution Became a Family Time Capsule
It was Friday, January 1, 1999, our first New Year’s Day as a married couple....
6 Farmers Market Discoveries
While the holidays are filled with twinkling lights, trays of sweets, and seasonal scents, they...
Binge Books; Not Screens
When November, the harbinger of the holidays, arrives, many families shift their focus to...
Are You Helping or Hovering?
My son’s first day of kindergarten threatened to break my heart into a million pieces. It...
Education
20 Questions That Actually Get Kids Talking
If you have ever tried to talk to your child after school and received a one-word answer,...
Helping vs. Doing
As winter break approaches, many parents feel their stress levels rise. Not only is there...
9 Habits Lead to Scholarships
When you hear the phrase “college application process,” you probably picture high schoolers...
COVID Babies: 5 Major Developmental Hurdles
Many “pandemic babies,” children born during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, are now...
Family Matters
Overwhelmed By Kid Chaos?
Q My wife and I have three children, ages 6, 10, and 13. Their full schedules often keep us...
Who’s Hungry for Family Fun?
Q My husband and I have three young children. My parents have asked me to host a meal for...
Cough, Sniffle, Repeat!
Q My children always seem to pass around illnesses during the fall season. It seems...
Homework Harmony
Q My ex-wife Julie and I share equal custody of our two children—Violet, 9, and Weston, 11....
KidZone
Snowman Surprise Science Experiment
What you need: Plastic sandwich bag Baking soda Vinegar Teaspoon Measuring cup (1/4 cup)...
Picture-Perfect Watercolor Keepsakes
Considering how easy it is to take photos these days, sending a picture as a gift might not...
Kitchen chemistry: butter believe it
What You Need: Bowl Cold water Jar with a lid Heavy whipping cream What You Do Step...
School’s Out – Camp’s In!
Winter break is on the horizon. Alongside the fun parties and holiday events, there are plenty...
