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7 Tips for Celebrating December Birthdays
December is touted as the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but parents know it’s really the “Most Jam-Packed Time of the Year.” With Christmas parties, winter recitals, and travel plans galore, it’s a wonder that any family can fit in holiday traditions, much less...


10 New Thanksgiving Traditions
Holiday traditions can be a source of joy that families look forward to each year—turkey carving, parades, reunions with family, all of these things fill our hearts. But as the calendar rolls around to November, you might find yourself wanting to replace some...


Our Top 10 Tips for Taking Kids to ACL Music Festival
October is here, and for live music lovers from around the world, October in Austin means the Austin City Limits Music Festival. For two weekends our airport is bustling and Zilker Park is overflowing with happy festivalgoers. Some people assume ACL isn’t a place for...
Lifelines


How to Reduce Holiday Stress
While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, they can also be a time of stress for...


6 Transformative Wellness Trends
The holiday season can be a time of togetherness and celebration, but disrupted routines,...


Music to Our Ears: Reasons Your Child Should Learn an Instrument
Playing a musical instrument has many advantages beyond making harmonious sounds. From boosting...


Walking the Line: Shoes or No Shoes in the House?
Do you take your shoes off before entering your home? This practice is currently more...
Education


How to ‘Think College’ in High School
The college application process has certainly changed. While I was aware that I needed to keep my...


How to Increase Your Child’s Vocabulary
At its basic level, literacy is the ability to read and write, and having a strong...


The Best Classroom Support for Students with ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental...


When Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?
Parenting comes with a giant helping of second-guessing and a large dose of pressure to get...
Family Matters


Help Your Child Nix the Nightmares
Q Our son Matthew is seven years old and has begun to have scary nightmares. He has dreams...


Manners Still Matter
Q. My sister’s ten-year-old son, Travis seems to have no manners at all. “Please” and...


Beyond Temper Tantrums: What is ODD?
Q We have a nine-year-old son who has just been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant...


10 Ways to Boost Your Kids’ Confidence
Q Recently I read an article about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The article emphasized that...
Screen Time


Senses and Stories
My wife recently brought home a bag full of pinecones drenched in cinnamon. Our son was thrilled...


Giving Thanks for Smart Screens
In the world of digital media, we use the word “interactivity” to make an important distinction...


Heroes Come in Many Forms
I absolutely love Halloween night when I get to sit on my front porch, feel a chill in the...


Gaming with a Purpose
This month, we start with a question from a parent: “I thought I was doing the right thing...