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Money Matters: Earn, Save, and Give Responsibly
As parents, we want our children to understand how to earn money through hard work, and how to save carefully, spend wisely, and give generously. Simply saying “We have to pinch our pennies” or “That costs an arm and a leg” is not going to help them truly...
The Life Changing Magic of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system for our burgeoning collection of toys and books would do the trick. I lived in constant fear of a painful...
Celebrating the Austin Way – That’s Weird, Right?
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a while since “the holidays” really felt like the holidays to me. I mean, sure life is always changing, but when it came to that wonderful season, it always started with Halloween and gluttonous amounts of candy, slid seamlessly...
Lifelines
10 Tips for Holiday Road Trips
If you’re planning to take a road trip this holiday season you’re in good company! The...
5 Ways to Give Thanks Without Food
Thanksgiving week, when the children are home from school and (most of us) have a few days off...
6 Awesome Outdoor Adventures
It is finally fall in Austin, the season Austinites can walk outdoors without feeling like they...
Martial Arts Power
Are you looking for a great way for your children to gain strength, increase flexibility,...
Education
A Sweet Approach to Holiday Learning
As a kid, I was thrilled at the thought of winter break. I dreamed of beginning and ending...
Jingle All The Way to New Year’s Day
The word “holidays” conjures up thoughts of my favorite foods, nostalgic holiday movies and...
Parents or Children: Who is Teaching Whom?
I am a mom of three children - boy/girl twin tweens and a 17-year-old-daughter. I struggled with...
Austin ISD Enrollment, Why the Decline?
Austin ISD is grappling with a decline in student enrollment. According to its 2023-24...
Family Matters
7 Ways to Teach Kids Generosity
QMy wife and I have children 3 and 7 years old. They are accustomed to getting lots of gifts for...
Family Holidays: Fun or Disaster?
Q I’m dreading the holidays. My husband, children, and I split the holidays between each...
Creating Meaningful Family Memories
Q My husband and I work long hours. We don’t spend much time with our kids. We have a...
Is Your Family Overcommitted?
Q My husband and I have three children, ages fifteen, eleven and nine. I’m worried that our...
KidZone
Holiday Crafts
Snow SlimeOne of the best parts of the holiday season is the extra time at home with family....
Make Your Own Puppet
Transform a cardboard tube into a puppet using scissors, tools, and your imagination! This...
It’s So Much Fun… It’s Spooky!
Halloween is a magical time for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and creative fun. Here...
Piñatas!
Do you know what makes any celebration a little more joyful? Creating your very own homemade...