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Memories of Halloween Costumes PastOctober 2011
Were you one of those gung-ho Halloween kids? The ones who bravely pushed their way up past the spider webs and creepy music strung on the front porches, despite the fact that some overhyped dad in a zombie costume was going to jump out from a dark corner? Or maybe you were more like me – the girl in the … Buzz Kidz by Mia Gerachis, age 16October 2011
The Sound of MusicI love theater. I love that you are essentially living someone else’s story on a stage, and I love that it’s challenging. A very challenging aspect of it is figuring out how to be original when it comes to the performance. This spring, Episcopal High School presented Into the Woods, a well-known theater classic written … Are Our Kids Too Dependent?October 2011
At parents’ night at my son’s school, I could have sworn that when the principal got to the part in her speech about not doing your children’s homework for them and allowing them to make their mistakes, her eyes fastened on me. All parents wonder at times whether they are doing enough – or too much – for their children. … Kids in ServiceSeptember 2011
Last year, my son and I were introduced to the concept of required community-service hours. He had to do 12 hours of them to pass the sixth grade. You will, perhaps, not be surprised to learn that we forgot all about those hours until a week before they were due. During our last-minute search, we discovered many opportunities for kids … Is College Worth It?September 2011
PayPal cofounder and venture capitalist Peter Thiel recently made headlines for critiquing the “education bubble,” the newest ridicule-worthy institution since the housing bubble popped. Higher education is overvalued, underwhelming and elitist, according to Stanford-educated Thiel. That’s why he created the “20 Under 20” Fellowship. He selected 20 young “visionaries” to drop out of college and receive $100,000 to pursue an … Buzz Kidz by Meredith Lerner, age 17September 2011
Hungry for HealthSince the day I was born, I have been surrounded by the best cooking. From my Mimi’s fresh-baked banana cake to my mom’s home-cooked meals every night, there was never a shortage of great tasting food throughout my childhood. Over the years, I have learned my way around the kitchen, and now I help my mom with … Retro FashionAugust 2011
What’s Old is New AgainI recall my parents shaking their heads at some of my fashion choices when I was a teen, critiquing them as “so old fashioned.” Now my daughter is hunting through my closet. Too bad for her that I am not much of a pack rat. It appears I’m not the only one whose yesteryear items … Back Porch – Children’s Bedtime RoutinesAugust 2011
August is so strange. It’s still 100 degrees outside and sunny well into the evening hours. But somehow we’re supposed to turn our minds to new semesters, school clothes and earlier bedtimes. Even if we don’t have school-aged children, all ads focus on fall, and workweeks get a bit more pumped up. In my family, our most profound adjustment is … Academic RedshirtingAugust 2011
They are two of life’s certainties – children grow up, and parents worry if they’re making the right decisions about their education. Some pending moms and dads feel compelled to make critical school choices as soon as they learn their child’s due date. The result of this planning is a growing number of older kids in class who have received … Buzz Kidz by Matt Mckinney, age 17, Henry Morris, age 17, and Daren Napier, age 16August 2011
Young MCsThis is the story of three high school kids who started making music because they were tired of the garbage on the radio. Matt started rapping and making beats as a freshman. By our sophomore year at St. John’s School, Matt (“Automattic”), Henry (“Illy Madison”) and Daren (“Dnaps the King”) started figuring out what sounded good, and the … The Summer of Busy Kids: Last Minute EscapesAugust 2011
This is the third in a three-part series on out-of-the-box ways to keep kids busy and happy this summer. Summer’s winding down, and there’s a big question looming – how are we going to make the last few weeks count? If you’ve already breezed through your summer wish list and vacations are memories in a scrapbook (or if you’re like … The Summer of Busy Kids: Exploring NatureJuly 2011
Think of an idyllic childhood, and you’re likely to conjure images of kids playing outdoors, making forts out of trees and bushes, maybe even befriending a bug or two. While those of us braving the Houston summer heat… Buzz Kidz by Cameron Roth, 10, Gavin Roth, 11, Collin Fullen, 10, Pavan Shulka, 11, and Audrey Mills, 10July 2011
Everyone is welcome except bulliesEnvision this: You walk out to a school playground and see a banner hanging near the field that reads, “Positive Playground.” Kids are smiling and being positive in the bully-free yard. This vision is our goal, and it is already taking root at our school. Who is responsible for this wonderful thing? The students of … Buzz Kidz by Sam Goldstone, age 13June 2011
Kids 4 KidsWanting to make a difference in the world, four buddies and I formed the non-profit Kids 4 Kids this past year. This organization, started by John Goodyear, Patrick and Hunter Kowalski, my brother Isaac, and I will buy school supplies for kids who have survived cancer. We liked the idea of kids helping other kids, and the … The Summer of Busy Kids – Art AdventuresJune 2011
This is the first in a three-part series on ways to keep kids busy and happy this summer. Houston is full of art. From the sophisticated (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) to the trendy (galleries at 4411 Montrose) to the quirky (Beer Can House), from life-sized cows dotting lawns to modern sculpture on downtown corners. Kids are natural artists – … |
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