Family Matters
QOur 11-year-old daughter is desperate to dress like her sisters, who are 15 and 17. In terms of physical maturity, they nearly look like triplets, but our youngest wants to grow up much too fast. It’s a constant battle. What should my husband and I do?...
KidZone
School Bus Keepsake Frame Make the annual first-day-of-school photo even more memorable by creating a school bus-themed photo frame. What You Need: Yellow poster board Black, red, and orange construction paper Scissors Glue Markers, paint, or crayons Optional...
Feature Articles
Summer is often the highlight of childhood. Once school lets out, alarm clocks disappear, schedules relax, and kids trade homework for swimming pools, vacations, and late nights. It is a season filled with freedom, fun, and fewer responsibilities. Returning to...
Lifelines
It’s time! The countdown to a new school year is underway. As you dust off backpacks and check off the school supply list, it is also the perfect time to help your children refresh healthy habits that can start the academic year on the right foot. The...
Education
Every parent wants their child to become capable, confident, and resilient. We want our children to navigate relationships, manage responsibilities, advocate for themselves, and handle frustrations and setbacks. Watching them struggle without immediately stepping in...
Austin in Action
Creativity and self-expression have earned several Round Rock ISD students national recognition through the National PTA Reflections program, an arts competition that encourages students to explore a shared theme through original works of art. The 2025-26...
Austin Adventures
Whether you’re searching for ways to fill the final days of summer or planning one last adventure before school schedules take over, now is the perfect time to make a few more family memories. Pair these local outings with nearby attractions for a full day of...
Sponsored Content
How your child treats others doesn’t just shape your home. It can influence classrooms, neighborhoods, and the wider community too. In Texas, where more than 7 million children call the state home, families, schools, and local organizations all play an...
Austin in Action
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texans can explore the state’s lasting impact on American history through a new exhibit in Austin. Texas America250 at the Texas State Library and Archives...
Education
Summer’s arrival often brings relief for busy families. There is no need to rise before dawn, pack lunches the night before, or make sure everyone has a clean shirt ready for school. Amid looser routines and later bedtimes, however, lies an incredible...
