Fireworks Do’s and Don’ts
Each year, in the month surrounding the Fourth of July, nearly 300 people are seen daily in U.S. emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). There were about 15,600 injuries and at least 18 deaths...
Ice Cream in Austin Area
Each month, topics in this column alternate between cool, new places to go and a family-friendly thing to do at home. This month, cool off with a cone from one of the best ice cream parlors around. Ice cream is my favorite, so for my birthday this year I asked my...
¿Cómo puedo apoyar mejor las actividades de interés de mis hijos?
P: Mi esposa y yo tenemos tres hijos que tienen 5, 9 y 12 años de edad. El más pequeño aún no tiene ningún interés o afición especial. A mi hijo de en medio le interesa la guitarra. Al mayor le fascinan los insectos y le encanta jugar al Lacrosse. Me gustaría...
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
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...
