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Give Thanks, Make History
Thanksgiving is a meaningful time to pause before the holiday hustle and bustle begins. This year, the holiday arrives during another important milestone in our nation's history. In 2026, America celebrates its 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the...
Time for Fall Family Fun?
It’s October. The temperatures are finally beginning to change, sunlight hits at a different angle, football is on TV, and there is still a little breathing room before the calendar fills with holiday parties, school programs, shopping, travel, and everything...
Kids and Careers
One question nearly every kid hears is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some have a ready answer: doctor, teacher, astronaut. Increasingly, YouTuber, influencer, content creator, and other seemingly out-of-reach careers are making the list. While...
Lifelines
Homework Performance Anxiety
You’re sitting at the kitchen table, head buried in your hands because of the throbbing...
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Healthiness
Managing schedules, money, time, and responsibilities is part of building a healthy life,...
10 Steps to a Healthy Backpack
A school backpack can quickly become a portable collection of textbooks, homework,...
Pass the Pencil, Not the Germs
It's time! The countdown to a new school year is underway. As you dust off backpacks and...
Education
5 Ways to Help Kids Make Better Choices
As parents, one of our most important responsibilities is preparing our children to make...
Your School. Your Voice.
If you are a parent of a child in public school, you most likely know your child’s teacher....
From Helper to Mentor
Today’s parents tend to be more involved in all aspects of child-rearing than previous...
Helicopter Parenting?
Every parent wants their child to become capable, confident, and resilient. We want our children...
Family Matters
Beyond the Chicken Nugget
Q Our little boy, Daniel, is two years old and a very picky eater. He only wants one or two...
10 Parenting Pitfalls
Q My sister and I are close, and we often discuss the best things to do for and with our...
Discipline: One Size Fits All?
Q My husband and I have three children, ages 3, 6, and 11. My question is: Should...
11 Going on 17
QOur 11-year-old daughter is desperate to dress like her sisters, who are 15 and 17. In...
Austin Adventures
Outdoor Museums
Cool, crisp days are coming, and with them, a whole new world of possibilities for...
End of Summer Bucket List
Whether you're searching for ways to fill the final days of summer or planning one last adventure...
Awesome Austin: Underground Cave Adventures
If you're looking for ways to cool off this summer, take a trip underground. Long ago,...
5 Area Kid-Friendly Festivals
While it might be hard to find a month when Austin does not hold a festival, April offers some...
