Kid WHYs

November 26 at 5:30 p.m. Come experience the magic as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Square, traditionally held at dusk on the Friday after Thanksgiving!  Come sing along with the Austin Carolers to your favorite holiday tunes and warm your tummy with cookies and hot

On this magical night, join us in the tradition of lighting the tree. Over 50,000 lights illuminate the largest Live Oak Tree in Cedar Park. After the tree lighting ceremony, the City of Cedar Park will host Santa’s Workshop. Enjoy live music, carriage rides, games & prizes, yule fire, food concessi

I think something must be in the air this week. I have seen such great information on the internet. First, a great video that every parent of a young child should see. Then, a great article about creativity. On a daily basis, I must battle parents and even teachers, who believe that preschoolers sho

For those of you who knew me pre-Mom, this might come as a shock, but I have really become a big fan of anything that builds a sense of community. I have even become a fan of communes Okay, maybe just the idea of one. I am not sure I could really live in one.

Recently, I have been wondering how so many other parents do it all. I will often be out in public and others will say things like, “You must have your hands full.” Often times, I appreciate that others understand how difficult it is to raise young children. Other times, though, I wonder if I am