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Time for Fall Family Fun?
It’s October. The temperatures are finally beginning to change, sunlight hits at a different angle, football is on TV, and there is still a little breathing room before the calendar fills with holiday parties, school programs, shopping, travel, and everything...
Kids and Careers
One question nearly every kid hears is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some have a ready answer: doctor, teacher, astronaut. Increasingly, YouTuber, influencer, content creator, and other seemingly out-of-reach careers are making the list. While...
Ready. Set. School!
Summer is often the highlight of childhood. Once school lets out, alarm clocks disappear, schedules relax, and kids trade homework for swimming pools, vacations, and late nights. It is a season filled with freedom, fun, and fewer responsibilities. Returning to...
Lifelines
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Healthiness
Managing schedules, money, time, and responsibilities is part of building a healthy life,...
10 Steps to a Healthy Backpack
A school backpack can quickly become a portable collection of textbooks, homework,...
Pass the Pencil, Not the Germs
It's time! The countdown to a new school year is underway. As you dust off backpacks and...
Backyard Safety Guide
The nostalgic "90s summer" is trending this year, with many parents hoping to give their...
Education
Your School. Your Voice.
If you are a parent of a child in public school, you most likely know your child’s teacher....
From Helper to Mentor
Today’s parents tend to be more involved in all aspects of child-rearing than previous...
Helicopter Parenting?
Every parent wants their child to become capable, confident, and resilient. We want our children...
7 Ways To Cultivate Resilience
Summer's arrival often brings relief for busy families. There is no need to rise before...
Family Matters
10 Parenting Pitfalls
Q My sister and I are close, and we often discuss the best things to do for and with our...
Discipline: One Size Fits All?
Q My husband and I have three children, ages 3, 6, and 11. My question is: Should...
11 Going on 17
QOur 11-year-old daughter is desperate to dress like her sisters, who are 15 and 17. In...
Can Kids Opt Out
Q My family has been invited to my niece's wedding. This is the first wedding of the next...
Humor
Autumn in Austin: Don’t Fall For It
Ah, fall. The smell of sunscreen, the light touch of my favorite linen dress, the icy kiss of...
The Rainy Stage of Life
During this unbearable heat wave, my son Gibson and I have been reminiscing about a time in his...
Wilted Dreams
This summer, I planted my very own tomatoes. In June, they were doing great. The watering, sun and...
Happy Hula Hooping
To kick off July, my kids and I pick one new activity to try together for the month. Over the...




















