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Valentine Chemistry
Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is celebrated in February, but did you know February is also American Heart Month? With hearts everywhere you look, what better time for an annual reminder to pay attention to your heart health? Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month...
Happy 2026: The Fresh Start Effect
January is a natural time for new beginnings and fresh motivation, thanks to what psychologists call the Fresh Start Effect. This concept describes how people use milestones such as New Year’s Day, the start of school, or a birthday to spark change. It explains...
Unwrap Your Holiday Traditions
No matter who you are or where you live, December is a month steeped in tradition. For most Austinites, December traditions include putting up a Christmas tree, visiting one of the many light shows around town, and exchanging gifts with friends and family. One of...
Lifelines
It All Started With A Love Letter
There are the kinds of cards you keep on the mantel for a week or so, and then there are...
How a New Year’s Resolution Became a Family Time Capsule
It was Friday, January 1, 1999, our first New Year’s Day as a married couple....
6 Farmers Market Discoveries
While the holidays are filled with twinkling lights, trays of sweets, and seasonal scents, they...
Binge Books; Not Screens
When November, the harbinger of the holidays, arrives, many families shift their focus to...
Education
4 Ways to Help the Procrastinating Pupil
Picture it: your average American home. It is 9:45 p.m. on a Wednesday, and Mom and Dad are...
20 Questions That Actually Get Kids Talking
If you have ever tried to talk to your child after school and received a one-word answer,...
Helping vs. Doing
As winter break approaches, many parents feel their stress levels rise. Not only is there...
9 Habits Lead to Scholarships
When you hear the phrase “college application process,” you probably picture high schoolers...
Family Matters
Same House Different Kids
Q My wife and I have two boys, Michael, who is 14, and Austin, who is 10. Our older...
Overwhelmed By Kid Chaos?
Q My wife and I have three children, ages 6, 10, and 13. Their full schedules often keep us...
Who’s Hungry for Family Fun?
Q My husband and I have three young children. My parents have asked me to host a meal for...
Cough, Sniffle, Repeat!
Q My children always seem to pass around illnesses during the fall season. It seems...
Austin Adventures
Austin Winter Adventures: Animal Excursions
February can be a tricky time for family outings. The excitement of holiday...
