Struggling with the birds and the bees. Coping with infertility issues
Many couples expect to enter into parenthood without a care in the world, easy as 1-2-3. But if your baby-making dreams have become a nightmare, you aren’t alone. Infertility affects 7.3 million American women, and more than half of them have already successfully...
Party Time – 26 easy themes for your kid’s next birthday
Struggling to come up with a fresh idea for your child’s next party? Bigger isn’t always better, and a party shouldn’t cut into your college savings fund. Get creative, be inspired and make one or more of the following ideas your own. Abracadabra spells magic....
How NOT to spend your theme park vacation
By Michelle Shirk Spring and summertime mean vacation time, with many families heading off to visit theme parks near and far in hopes of riding roller coasters, eating cotton candy and making memories. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway to Six...
Have the BEST playdate for friends with down syndrome
By Maria O'Bryan As schools increasingly embrace inclusion, and given that one in just under 700 children will be born with Down syndrome, there’s a good chance that children with Down syndrome and children without Down syndrome will have the chance to meet and...
Positively positive parenting your pessimistic kids
By Sue LeBreton “It’s the worst day of my life,” is a common refrain from my son. When I pick him up from an activity or from school, he often starts with his list of what was wrong with his day. For a person who strives to find the positive and keep her sense...
Five bedtime mistakes
By Malia Jacobson Does the word “bedtime” conjure up images of sleepy pajama-clad children, snuggling under the covers and peacefully drifting off to dreamland? Or does your mind immediately turn to the whining, tantrums, endless requests and power struggles...
All the colors of the world – Discussing race and culture with your kids
By Laura Regan-Porras Regardless of your politics on the issues of the day, race is often front-and-center on the evening news, and our children are often exposed to very adult conversations about race. This reality may beg the question, “How do I talk about...
Q&A with Chet Garner
By Melanie Dunham It’s all too common for folks to overlook the treasures in their hometown in favor of a big vacation to an exotic locale, but Chet Garner hopes to change all that. Chet, A.K.A. The Daytripper, takes PBS viewers on daylong field trips around the great...
Marriage meltdown – 5 ways to keep your cool
By Laurie Zottmann “What planet are you from?!?” My voice took on a shrill pitch that even I couldn’t stand, and everything important I had to say burst out of my mouth slimed with criticism. My husband and I were at it again. t seemed like we had been...
Q&A with Nitro Swimming’s Mike Koleber
It takes more than just a love for sports to go from elementary swim team to aquatics mogul. Nitro Swimming owner Mike Koleber did just that, utilizing his impressive competitive swimming history as the foundation for building Austin’s two largest swim centers and a...
Lucky you! Ten ways to find more good fortune
Sometimes it feels like the universe is against you. The baby isn’t sleeping. You didn’t get the promotion at work. Car repairs cost more than the estimate. Then the water heater exploded, flooding your house again. If a string of bad luck has you singing the blues,...
Making the grade – The camp-to-classroom connection
According to a recent Huffington Post article, author Todd Kestin claims that summer camp is one of the most important life experiences a child can have, as he or she learns to choose good friends and make decisions for his or her life. In addition, Kestin argues that...
