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Parent Hack 20 minute Reset

Twenty minutes on Sunday can make Monday morning much easier. Try this simple family reset to organize schedules, school clothes, lunches, backpacks and everything needed for the week ahead.

August 31, 2026 4:51 pm·
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Education ·

How to Prepare Your Child for a Successful School Year

Success in school starts long before the first bell rings. Discover simple, practical ways to help your child build confidence, establish routines, and begin the new school year ready to thrive.

August 1, 2026 11:18 am·
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Family Fun ·

25 Fun Ways Houston Families Can Celebrate the End of Summer

Before summer slips away, make time for one more family adventure. From picnics and playgrounds to museums and movie nights, these 25 easy ideas will help you create lasting memories before the first school bell rings.

August 1, 2026 11:12 am·
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Helping Kids Manage Anxiety with Confidence

Back-to-school jitters are a normal part of growing up. Learn how to recognize anxiety, build your child's confidence, and help them start the school year feeling calm, prepared, and excited.

August 1, 2026 11:04 am·
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Family Fun ·

8 Family Getaways from Houston Before School Starts

There's still time for one more adventure before school begins. Discover eight family-friendly getaways within a few hours of Houston that are perfect for making lasting summer memories.

August 1, 2026 10:53 am·
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Family Life ·

How to Reset Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Before the First Bell

Late summer nights can make the return to school difficult. Learn practical, expert-backed tips to help your child reset their sleep schedule and start the new school year feeling rested, focused, and ready to succeed.

August 1, 2026 10:46 am·
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Family Food ·

Healthy School Morning Breakfasts for Busy Houston Families

The alarm rings, backpacks are packed, lunches need to be made, and someone inevitably can’t find a shoe. Sound familiar? During the school year, mornings…

August 1, 2026 10:40 am·
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Family Fun ·

Best Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks

Whether you’re looking for a spectacular downtown celebration or a hometown festival with room for the kids to run, these Independence Day events offer some…

July 3, 2026 1:15 pm·
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Family Fun ·

20 Things to Do Before the School Bell Rings Again

The Ultimate Houston Family Summer Bucket List Summer always seems endless—until suddenly the school supply lists arrive, calendars fill up with meet-the-teacher nights, and parents…

July 3, 2026 1:03 pm·
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Family Fun ·

Texas’ 5 Best Family Tubing Adventures—Complete with Costs, Travel Times and Insider Tips

Float Into Summer Few summer traditions are more “Texas” than grabbing an inner tube, packing a cooler and spending the day floating down a crystal-clear…

July 3, 2026 1:00 pm·
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Features ·

The Ethics of Paid Surrogacy

By Jennifer Lahl Last month an Idaho mother and her twins died from complications during pregnancy — just days before the babies were scheduled to…

April 30, 2016 2:36 pm·
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Features ·

Special Solution to Sibling Strife

By Lara Krupicka They’d barely tumbled in the door from school when it started. “Mom! I called that seat first!” “Mom! She took two cookies…

April 30, 2016 2:31 pm·
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