Beyond Bingo for Travel
There is nothing that strikes fear in the heart of a parent quite like a long car trip or plane flight with children. You can plan for temperature fluctuations by throwing a favorite hoodie in your bag or attacks of the “hangries” by stashing extra snacks, but you...
Dog Days
Well, we’re in our dog days of summer – and PBS has dogs! Of course there’s Clifford, Martha, and some of you may recall Wishbone, but there’s also Suki (“Molly of Denali”), Hal (“Nature Cat”), and the legendary “Odd Squad” puppy episode. For a family-friendly...
La Canícula
Estamos en los días caninos de verano, ¡y PBS tiene perros! Por supuesto, están Clifford, Martha y Wishbone, pero también están Suki (“Molly of Denali”), Hal (“Nature Cat”) y el legendario episodio de cachorros de “Odd Squad.” Para una exploración más científica,...
How Can I Best Support My Kids’ Interests?
Q. My wife and I have three children ages 5, 9 and 12. My youngest doesn’t have any special interests or hobbies yet. My middle child is interested in the guitar. The oldest finds bugs fascinating and loves playing lacrosse. I’d like to help them learn more about...
Awesome Austin Theaters
Whether you have extroverts on your hands who love to be center stage or introverts who adore a good story unfolding before their eyes, take a peek into Austin’s theater scene. Many of them offer children’s shows, summer camps or improv to get the audience in on the...
Round Rock ISD Recognized
Round Rock ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation. The recognition comes from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the district’s outstanding commitment to music education. To qualify for the Best...
Hablar con los niños sobre el divorcio
P. Mi esposa y yo nos estamos divorciando. Ella no quiere el divorcio y está enojada conmigo. Yo insisto en ello. Tenemos dos hijos, de 6 y 9 años, a quienes amamos. Espero que podamos compartir la custodia de los niños. Quiero que esto sea lo más fácil posible para...
“Top Gun: Maverick”
“Top Gun: Maverick” Rated PG-13 Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Val Kilmer, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, Monica Barbaro Critical Rating: 5 of 5 Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 3.5 of 5 After a three-year wait, Joseph Kosinski’s...
So Long, Farewell
Don’t you love the party scene in “The Sound of Music”? If you’re not familiar (we can no longer be friends, for starters), the seven von Trapp children sing a delightfully, heart-tugging “goodnight” song to a glittering ballroom of dinner guests. My cousins and I...
