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Bring on the Bluebonnets: 4 Wildflower Festivals
Spring in Central Texas is arguably the most beautiful time of year thanks to an abundance of our state flower, the beautiful bluebonnet. If you’ve ever wondered why you see so many wildflowers along the highways every spring, you can thank the Texas Department of...
Tween Scene: Spring Break Fun
If you have a pre-teen in your house, you know that they like to be silly, hang out with friends and still need parents to help them plan just about all their activities. So, without breaking the bank or putting extra stress on your schedule, how can...
7 Ways to Motivate Kids to Do Chores
My kids’ rooms sometimes resemble a frat house. But instead of empty beer cans and pizza boxes, my kids have 10 water bottles and half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches scattered throughout their space. I know that parents have complained about...
Lifelines
10 Ways for Runners to Stay Motivated
Living in one of the fittest cities in the world, Austinites are surrounded by runners,...
First-Aid Tips to Teach Your Kids
You can model what to do in an emergency by remaining calm and talking your child...
Know the Signs of Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. According to...
24 Foods in ’24
All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle for families. But how? Reframing how we think...
Education
Why Fine Arts Matters in Education
When we think of school subjects, most likely the core academic classes of math, language...
How AISD is Making Our Schools Safer
In November 2022, Austin voters approved $2.44 billion in bond funds for improvements...
Why is Common Core Controversial?
Based on its name alone, one might expect the term ‘common core’ to represent something that is...
Let’s Chat about ChatGPT
The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) platform in November 2022, has...
Family Matters
The Power of Positive Thinking
Q I’m a single mother. My daughter Vivian is a freshman in high school. She doesn’t want...
What Can You Expect from Family Counseling?
Q My best friend and her husband are struggling with how to help their daughter, Amber, age 14....
Why Books and Libraries are Still Important
Q We have eight-year-old twin boys who are in the 3rd grade. My husband works in the...
How Does Remarriage Affect Kids
Q I’m planning to get remarried in April. I have two children, ages five and nine. My fiancé has a...
KidZone
Soar to New Heights with a Home-Made Kite
In a time when digital entertainment is ever-present, the idea of flying a kite can seem...
Showcasing IndividualityThrough Self-Portraits
Create a vibrant and expressive self-portrait collage that showcases your individuality and...
Family Fun Valentine’s Day for Everyone
The origin of Valentine’s Day dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, but in 18th...
Creative STEM Activity
Use your creative problem-solving skills to twist, bend and curve wire to create unique...
