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Tride and True For Transition to Middle School
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents and tweens did not have a normal transition into middle school during 2020 and 2021. So, this fall maybe your child’s first real, in-person middle school experience, and that can feel overwhelming for both of you. As your...
Awesome Austin: A to Z Ideas for Summertime Fun
Austin, as we all know and love, has an energy and spirit different from anywhere else in the world. Here are some one-of-a-kind ways to get out and celebrate awesome Austin – from A to Z – in the summer days ahead! Arcades Bring your Pac-Man and Skee-ball...
6 Things Kids Learn From Collections
My children love to collect everything from rocks to stickers. They bring my kids joy and entertainment, but they also seem to take up space and collect dust. I must admit that I have wondered: are there benefits to encouraging kids to collect items? While these...
Lifelines
What To Do if Your Child Wants To Go Gluten-Free, Paleo or Vegan
What will you do if your child wants to start a gluten-free, paleo or vegan diet? Here are...
When Dogs Are More Than a Child’s Best Friend
Dogs can be more than just a child’s best friend. Therapy dogs and their handlers can help...
Make Time for Play A Priority
As you plan your family’s summer activities, be sure your child has time each day for play. Play...
Water Safety Begins on Dry Land
Before you head to the beach or lake this summer, take steps to keep your family safe in and...
Education
Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready?
When it was time for my first baby to start kindergarten, I couldn’t believe the time had gone so...
Pack your bags! Benefits of Family Travel
Just hearing the word “travel” makes me want to pack my bags and go! Well, that’s not entirely...
Exploring Your Child’s Passions: Inspiring a Childhood Hobby
It has been interesting to watch my children during this strange school year of hybrid learning...
COVID Slide: Use This Summer To Close Learning Gaps
Being a former teacher, I typically get questions at this time of year about how to address the...
Family Matters
Home Alone: At What Age is It Safe?
Q. My wife Marian and I are discussing when one or more of our kids ages 12, 8 and 6 can...
Raising Respectful Kids
Q. We have young children ages 3 and 5. My wife and I want to raise them to be respectful....
Celebrating the Special Attributes of Dads
Q. My husband and I parent very differently. He is laid back, lives in the moment and has fun...
Dealing With Mom Guilt
Q. How can I get rid of nagging guilt for not being the ideal mom? I went back to work after each...
Humor
Pick Your Weird
In college, my pal, Martha, embarked on six weeks of The Red Diet. She ate only red and white...
Look Up!
Yesterday, as I sat on Mopac, fuming, as one does in Mopac traffic, I spied the Frost Bank Tower....
Dad Makeovers
I used to stroll around Target with two babies born thirteen months apart. What mom doesn’t kill a...
First Mother’s Day
“People should know,” the therapist said, “parenting is not gratifying.” I released an awkward...
