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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...
Maker-Minded: Raising DIY Kids
When your electronic gadgets break, does your tween fix them? Do you have a child that builds elaborate housing for pets and dolls out of scraps of craft materials and cardboard boxes? Maybe you’re raising entrepreneurial teens with ideas that could make them the next...
30 Years of Parenting In Austin
Austin Family is celebrating its 30th birthday! Looking back, I wondered what experiences our kids are having as they grow up in Austin that their parents or grandparents had. What things have changed? To find out, I asked three generations of native Austinites....
Lifelines
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...
Is Your Teen at Increased Risk From Lack of Sleep?
Do you know how many hours of sleep your teen gets each night? As kids get older, many parents...
3 Strategies for Dealing With Seasonal Allergies
If seasonal allergies are a problem in your family, you’re not alone. Austin is included in...
Education
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...
Special Education 101: Meeting Your Child’s Needs
Our oldest daughter had always struggled with math, but it wasn’t until after private testing in...
S’mores and More! Hidden Benefits of Camping With Kids
For years my kids had begged me and my husband, Scott, to take them camping. While Scott had...
Family Matters
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...
Coping With Children’s Anxiety
Q Our 6-year-old daughter, Zena, is very anxious. Every night she has to be reassured there are...
Raising a Good Sport
Q Is it good for children to win at games all of the time? My husband lets our 10-year-old...
Humor
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...
You Can Do Dinner
You’ve made it to the grocery store. Start in the produce section with the endless plastic bag...
We Always Have Sea World
I love to travel more than anyone in Austin. It’s a bold statement but I’m resolute. For our...
