Growing a thankful family
By Jan Pierce One of my favorite childhood stories is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s account of the Christmas when Mr. Edwards braved a snowstorm to bring gifts to the family. He had sweet potatoes for Ma in one pocket and gifts for Laura and Mary in another —...
Anita Perry
Anita Perry 2013-10-01 Author: Melanie Dunham As Texas' longest serving first lady, Anita Thigpen Perry is no stranger to life in the spotlight. During her 13 years in the Governor's Mansion, Mrs. Perry has spear-headed the annual Texas Conference for Women and been...
Happy hiking for the whole bunch
Happy hiking for the whole bunch 2013-10-01 Author: Jeff Alt With school back in session, kids are spending more sedentary time inside, in the classroom and at home on the computer. As much as kids need a good education, they also need movement, play and time...
Oh, my aching head!
Oh, my aching head! 2013-10-01 Author: Dr. Wendy Anderson-Willis How many times has your child said, “Mom, I’ve got a headache?” It’s not just adults who get headaches; we’re actually seeing more and more children who complain of these types of problems as well. The...
Please and thank you, if you please
Please and thank you, if you please 2013-10-01 Author: Malia Jacobson Though most parents strive to teach children niceties like “please” and “thank you,” good manners don’t begin and end with the magic words. What about the tot who squirms at the dinner table and...
Always tardy to the party
Always tardy to the party 2013-09-05 Author: Denise Yearian Parents who often find themselves scrambling to get out the door and arriving at their destination 10, 15, even 20 minutes late may want to explore the details of their delays. Kids surely notice this...
Setting the stage for musical success
Setting the stage for musical success 2013-08-30 Author: Heather Lee Leap Your child wants to play an instrument, you want him to practice, but making it work is not always easy. Some parents don’t make their kids practice, afraid that pushing them will make...
Q&A with baseball’s Ruth Ryan
Q&A with baseball’s Ruth Ryan 2013-08-30 Author: Melanie Dunham The Ryan family is known throughout the sports community as baseball royalty, from Nolan's career with the Rangers to Reid's new position at the helm of the Astros. Now meet Ruth Ryan, matriarch of...
Wake-up call
Wake-up call 2013-08-30 Author: Marta Katalenas, M.D. I can’t count with my fingers how many times this month I ordered a blood test to check for anemia after parents complained about the fatigue they observe in their school-age children. Often the test comes...
Back in the saddle
Back in the saddle 2013-07-29 Author: Malia Jacobson Before kids, Lorraine Wilde had a great job managing supplies for a chemistry lab in a vibrant college town. It was the kind of job she’d trained for when she earned her master’s ashe thought she’d have forever. But...
Go to the head of the class
Go to the head of the class 2013-07-29 Author: Laura AmannLike this article? Link to it here. It’s that time of year again – the school bell is ringing and the kids are off! Each fall thousands of kids begin a new school year full of hope and high expectations, but...
Q&A with Rhonda Paver, Founder Stepping Stone Schools
Q&A with Rhonda Paver, Founder Stepping Stone Schools 2013-07-29 Author: Melanie Dunham Stepping Stone School has been a fixture in the Austin area for over 30 years, and this month Austin Family is taking a look at how a community favorite got it’s start....
