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Tween Scene: Spring Break Fun
If you have a pre-teen in your house, you know that they like to be silly, hang out with friends and still need parents to help them plan just about all their activities. So, without breaking the bank or putting extra stress on your schedule, how can...
7 Ways to Motivate Kids to Do Chores
My kids’ rooms sometimes resemble a frat house. But instead of empty beer cans and pizza boxes, my kids have 10 water bottles and half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches scattered throughout their space. I know that parents have complained about...
The Thrill of the Hunt
Looking for a free, fun activity that will get the family outside and in adventure mode? Try geocaching. Geocaching combines the thrill of treasure hunting with the ability to find specific locations utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS was made...
Lifelines
First-Aid Tips to Teach Your Kids
You can model what to do in an emergency by remaining calm and talking your child...
Know the Signs of Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. According to...
24 Foods in ’24
All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle for families. But how? Reframing how we think...
How to Reduce Holiday Stress
While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, they can also be a time of stress for...
Education
How AISD is Making Our Schools Safer
In November 2022, Austin voters approved $2.44 billion in bond funds for improvements...
Why is Common Core Controversial?
Based on its name alone, one might expect the term ‘common core’ to represent something that is...
Let’s Chat about ChatGPT
The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) platform in November 2022, has...
How to ‘Think College’ in High School
The college application process has certainly changed. While I was aware that I needed to keep my...
Family Matters
What Can You Expect from Family Counseling?
Q My best friend and her husband are struggling with how to help their daughter, Amber, age 14....
Why Books and Libraries are Still Important
Q We have eight-year-old twin boys who are in the 3rd grade. My husband works in the...
How Does Remarriage Affect Kids
Q I’m planning to get remarried in April. I have two children, ages five and nine. My fiancé has a...
Help Your Child Nix the Nightmares
Q Our son Matthew is seven years old and has begun to have scary nightmares. He has dreams...
KidZone
Showcasing IndividualityThrough Self-Portraits
Create a vibrant and expressive self-portrait collage that showcases your individuality and...
Family Fun Valentine’s Day for Everyone
The origin of Valentine’s Day dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, but in 18th...
Creative STEM Activity
Use your creative problem-solving skills to twist, bend and curve wire to create unique...
Groovy Fun: How to Make a Tie-Dye Shirt
If there’s one look that stays in style no matter the decade, it’s tie-dye! Follow these...