While the holidays are filled with twinkling lights, trays of sweets, and seasonal scents, they also present an exciting and fun opportunity for families to cultivate a healthy habit: shopping local farmers markets. With colorful vendor offerings, fresh air, tasty...

  When November, the harbinger of the holidays, arrives, many families shift their focus to traditions, shopping, and, of course, food. Another big focus: “What are we going to do during the school vacation?” It’s nice to have a break from early morning routines...

    My son’s first day of kindergarten threatened to break my heart into a million pieces. It is a memory seared into my mind. I will never forget holding his hand as we walked into school. The hallways teemed with kids and parents, chaotic like a kicked-over...

   “Mommy, what happens after you die?” Some of the most difficult questions you will ever face will come from the mouth of your child. The urge to respond, even when we don’t have a clear answer, is something every parent knows well. Engaged parenting requires...

  One of the biggest challenges for maturing students is navigating their first week of switching classes. Suddenly, they’re no longer in one room with one teacher walking in line down the hallway. Now, it’s bustling bodies, locker stops, different teachers,...

  If you think back to your childhood, what do you remember the most about summer? We likely all have memories of swimming at the local pool, riding around the neighborhood on our bikes, and freedom from school and responsibilities. Things have certainly changed...

  Between Zoom meetings, grocery shopping, and an overflowing calendar, an idea comes to mind: Maybe my oldest could watch the little one. As trustworthy (also affordable) sitters get harder to find, the thought inches forward.   When older siblings babysit,...

  Summer in Austin means Fredericksburg peaches, a plunge into Barton Springs and the annual search for the right summer camp. With dozens of options in Central Texas—ranging from traditional outdoor camps to niche experiences in robotics, music or horseback...

Sometimes life can be difficult. Whether we are feeling anxious about current affairs or dealing with a health issue, laughter—believe it or not—can help us persevere. As adults, we tend to get bogged down with our to-do lists and stresses of daily life and forget how...

  How much time do your children spend dabbling in the arts? Creativity is the ability to think in unusual, divergent ways. It does not only refer to artistic and musical expression; it is also essential for science, math, and social/emotional intelligence....

  Your child wakes up with a sore throat, you begin an internal debate about whether to keep your child home or send him to school. You feel caught in a dilemma. On one side, you do not want your child to struggle through the school day because he doesn't feel...

  January is here. It's time to plan for the year ahead. Around 30% of Americans make New Year's resolutions to improve their lives. Typically, New Year's resolutions are for adults making goals about their health, finances, hobbies, or personal relationships....