Happy Hula Hooping

Happy Hula Hooping

To kick off July, my kids and I pick one new activity to try together for the month. Over the years, we’ve learned to play ukulele, climb the Grand Canyon and make cheese. After this summer, we have plans to be experienced cave spelunkers! My favorite July was when we...
Beyond Bingo for Travel

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

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...
Dog Days

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?

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

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 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

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”

“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

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...
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