Every parent wants their child to feel safe, accepted, included, and happy.
Sticks, Stones, & Words Hurt
I say it to my boys countless times a week. You know, that age-old parental reminder of, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." It’s a message we’ve passed down for generations in an attempt to make our children feel better when...
How much sugar is too much?
Keeping our children healthy requires monitoring sugar intake, making better food choices, and getting them physically active.
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season is officially upon us and although it is accompanied by troves of visitors and a retail rush which is nothing short of chaos, it also comes with an outpouring of compassion and generosity. It is truly a spectacular time of year that centers around...
The Smartphone Distraction Struggle
Finding a good balance between phone and family time.
Making Time Before It’s Gone
How do we savor moments and grow together as a family?
How to Keep Kids Learning Over the Summer…While Having Fun
We embed learning into fun summer activities
Teaching Our Children To Love And Appreciate San Antonio
We already know San Antonio is one of the best places to live, and after exploring it for themselves, our children will, too.
The Immersion Option
Among public, private, and charter schools there are numerous programs and options, but one program that is becoming increasingly popular is immersion.
Raising Kind-Hearted Children in Today’s World
Raising children in this climate is one of the major challenges parents face today, and raising kind-hearted children is extremely important to our future.
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is one of the most decorated holidays of the season and offers people of all ages a variety of fun ways to celebrate.
5 Important Discussions To Have with Your Teens Before They Start High School
The summer before high school is like no other because it’s the last chance parents have to prepare their teens for this next, very crucial stage in life.
10 Things You Need To Survive the Summer With Little Ones
Finding things to do in the summer is the easy part — the hard part is combating summer woes.
Keeping Kids Fit Without Breaking the Bank
How much are you willing to pay to keep your child healthy?
Mommy Matters: Valentine’s Day
4 Fun Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day With Kids When someone says “Valentine’s Day,” we think long-stemmed red roses and gazing soulfully into the eyes of our sweetheart over a romantic dinner. Roses and romance are nice, but did you know Valentine’s Day is a...
Mommy Matters: Kids in the Kitchen
Holiday cooking projects for children are not only fun, but are a great way to create tradition and develop useful skills. BY Nicole Crawford The holidays are right around the corner, and for many people that means an extra dose of family time and food. If your...
Kids & Bellyaches: They’re Often Stress-Related
MOMMY MATTERS BY NICOLE CRAWFORD It was the first morning of our summer vacation trip, and we were all sitting down at the table to get ready for breakfast. Suddenly a scream of terror came from across the bayhouse. It was my daughter, who was 5 years old at the time....
Today’s Teens
Not so driven to get a license When I was a teenager, the ritual countdown to our 16th birthday meant most, if not all, of my friends got their driver’s licenses on their birthdays, or soon after. And there were always the ensuing celebrations—joyrides in friends’ new...
