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Crack The Father’s Day Gift Code
Father’s Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate dads than with a heartfelt gift? However, dads are notoriously hard to buy for, either because they say they do not want anything or already have everything. For this reason, we created this Father’s...

5 Things Women Really Want
Ads for Mother’s Day gifts abound this time of year. Annual Mother’s Day sales tout jewelry, spa gift sets, spring dresses, and bouquets. But what do moms want for Mother’s Day? And more importantly, what can kids give their moms? After all, we know a...

7 Summer Vacation Planning Tips
It may only be April, but it is never too early to plan a summer vacation! The sooner you start planning, the more options you will have. If traveling with young children, the more options you have, the better. Here are our top tips for planning for your summer...
Lifelines

Adventures in Babysitting
Between Zoom meetings, grocery shopping, and an overflowing calendar, an idea comes to...

Best Summer Camp for Your Kid? Here’s How to Pick!
Summer in Austin means Fredericksburg peaches, a plunge into Barton Springs and the annual...

Give Kids Something To Laugh About
Sometimes life can be difficult. Whether we are feeling anxious about current affairs or dealing...

How Important Is Creativity in Children?
How much time do your children spend dabbling in the arts? Creativity is the ability to...
Education

When Does a Tween Become a Teen?
I picked my son and a few of his friends up from middle school to drive them to an...

Protect Your Kids From Explicit Content
My oldest daughter was exposed to pornography at the tender age of 9. She invited a friend...

Planning Ahead for Summer Learning
Summer offers a particular allure; the days are longer, and anything fun...

Shhh, Don’t Tell Them They’re Learning
Want to know the fastest way to clear a room? Tell your child you are going to sit down...
Family Matters

7 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Negativity
Q Our 10-year-old son, Scott, is negative about his abilities. He says he is not smart...

Dad’s Guide to Celebrating Mom and Step Mom
Q My wife and I have a blended family. We each have kids from previous marriages and a child...

How Can Kids Help the Earth?
Q Our 8-year-old daughter Olivia saw a television program about the environment. The show...

Pretend Play: Why It’s Good for Kids
Q Can you tell my husband and me exactly what imaginative play is? Are there...
KidZone

Stitch a Smile: Crafting an Embroidered Flower Hoop for Mother’s Day
Mix creativity, fine motor skills, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and...

Make Bluebonnets That Last Forever
Make bluebonnets that will bloom long after the real flowers have given way to summertime heat....

Make A St. Patrick’s Day Bouquet
Kids can transform 2D paper into beautiful 3D flowers, exploring creativity and engineering...

Make Your Own Valentine Garland
Everybody loves Valentine's Day, right? Aside from cards and candies, it’s a great...