KidZone
Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside? Most strawberry plants come from the store, but to celebrate Earth Day (April 22), you can practice germinating and sowing your own strawberry plant using seeds from the...
10 Things to do
Try doing these with your kids, and just try to stop the giggles! Thumb wrestling Shadow puppets Tongue twisters Bathtub hairdos Goofy faces with a flashlight Bubble gum bubbles Knock-knock jokes Water balloons Secret code messages The “Floor is...
Humor
The biggest mistake you can make as a parent is to get comfortable. I remember the day I sealed my fate all too well: my son was asleep before bedtime, the house was clean, dinner was made and I was settling down with a glass of wine. I thought to myself, I’ve finally...
Family Connections
I hate flying. It terrifies me. I know it’s safe. I know it’s fast. But, I also know I’m the kind of person that gutturally moans, “If God would’ve wanted us to fly, he would’ve made us with wings.” It’s a defense mechanism. It’s my way of refusing to admit that my...
Family Matters
Q. My wife and I have two small children, ages 2 and 4. All my wife’s attention is focused on letting them know they are special. She praises them for every little thing, but she is critical of how I do things. Am I awful to want my wife to tell me “Good job” once in...
Feature Articles
Sixth grader Mikaila Ulmer has already learned more about business in her 11 years than many adults ever learn. Mikaila is the founder, the face and the force behind Bee Sweet Lemonade, a local company she started with a single lemonade stand. She has some advice for...
Lifelines
Many parents worry about teen drinking, and rightly so. In the U.S., more than 4,300 teens die each year from drinking alcohol. And teen drinking is shockingly common. (See the box below titled, “Drinking Behavior in the Past 30 Days.”) Although teens often consider...
Education
It’s that time of year again: the time to show our appreciation for the professionals who have such a great impact on the growth and development of our kids. Every year comes the question, “What on Earth can I give the teacher?” The two key words are functional and...
Feature Articles
At age 6, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a special needs residential camp. Kim’s mother, Ruth, says, “My daughter needed to learn to do things on her own, and I needed to let go a little.” It was a positive experience for Kim, who has hearing loss and an orthopedic...
Austin in Action
On April 22, UT Austin’s Environmental Science Institute (ESI) will host its next Hot Science – Cool Talks, an event that brings leading scientists and their research to the community. Hot Science – Cool Talks features engaging activities for multiple age groups...
