National Stepfamily Day: Wisdom from Stepparents
No parent is perfect. And in the case of blended families, the art of step parenting can be even more challenging. According to the U.S. Census, over 50% of US families are remarried or re-coupled. More than 1300 new blended families form every day. Fifty percent of...
How to Organize Your Kids’ School Papers
If you have school-age children, you’ll most likely deal with an ever-growing stack of school papers and artwork this coming school year. Some of the papers may go straight to the recycle bin, but what do you do with the important papers and special artwork you’d like...
This Year, Give Your Kids the “Friendship Challenge”
Growing up, there was a lot my parents did that I hope to improve upon, or even do differently. But the one thing that I appreciate them putting such an emphasis on was people skills. They taught my sisters and I how to get along with anyone, even if they were very...
Preparing for College Isn’t What You Think
You might have seen a college campus or two in your travels, but high school counselor Tara Miller has visited a whopping 70 campuses in the past 15 years. The college and career counselor at Austin High School makes a point of visiting as many as she can, leveraging...
Awesome Austin: 7 Free Museums to Explore With Kids
Maybe you have out-of-town guests to entertain. Or maybe you’re just looking for a new adventure in your hometown. These free museums offer air-conditioned explorations for the whole family, with free admission to boot! SCIENCESheffield Education CenterA...
Something for Everyone: Ways to Keep the Fun Going at a Museum, Zoo or Aquarium
Photo from Cameron Park Zoo.
Author Gabi Garcia Finds Her “Wow” Through Self-Publishing
Imagine you’re a school-aged kid again, going about your school-aged life. There are friend groups to navigate. There are bullies to manage or avoid. There’s home life to worry over. Maybe your dad is sick or your mom just lost her job. Anxiety creeps in. Maybe you...
Road Trippin’ with Kids – 7 Hacks for Fun, Stress-Free Road Travel
The vacation your family has been anxiously anticipating is almost here. The question is: are you prepared for the sibling squabbles, food and drink spills, umpteen rest stops and being asked a hundred times or more, “Are we there yet?” With a little pre-planning, you...
The 5-Part Prescription for Developing Creative Capacity
Creativity is so important for children’s development and a healthy family life. Often, we think of creativity as producing artistic works, such as paintings or songs. But creativity is less about what you make and more about how you think. We’re all born with...
Isaac Rowe Offers Fathers a Transformative Conversation
Fatherhood isn’t a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Many men struggle over fears of inadequacy, wrestle with flashes of anger and tug against feelings of being overlooked. Isaac Rowe understands all these moments, and he’s here to help men tailor a better perspective....
Pregnancy Brain: A Real (and Permanent?) Thing
If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ve no doubt experienced the infamous “pregnancy brain.” Yes, not only is your body going through a seemingly random assortment of changes, but your mental function experiences the miracle of life, too. This unwelcome phenomenon...
Everything I Learned About Leadership I Learned from My Mother
My mum is quite petite, gentle and very Scottish. No drill sergeant or carrier of a business card that reads “Household CEO,” she was way more than just a mother. She was my first leader. I realize now that from my earliest days until today, almost every leadership...
