Best Places For Bluebonnet Pictures In Austin
One of the fascinating things to admire in Austin is the bluebonnets. During Spring, Austin blooms into colorful cascades of bluebonnets. If you are planning on taking some photos with … Read more
One of the fascinating things to admire in Austin is the bluebonnets. During Spring, Austin blooms into colorful cascades of bluebonnets. If you are planning on taking some photos with … Read more
With Easter quickly approaching its time for you and your family to figure out what Easter egg hunt and festivities you will be attending. Thankfully the great city doesn’t disappoint … Read more
Spring has sprung, and Easter is right around the corner, and this means that there will be plenty of Easter egg hunts during the next coming weeks. Egg hunting is … Read more
In 2010, it was made possible for Houston restaurants to obtain permits to allow dogs in outdoor tables. This has been a great step in encouraging restaurants to set up … Read more
It is not a secret that everything is always bigger in Texas, including the experiences one can acquire when visiting one of its many distinctive cities, such as Austin. This … Read more
Bluebonnets in Houston Taking bluebonnet photos is a notable tradition in Houston mostly for parents with young kids. Though the best spots change yearly, great images are vital for outstanding … Read more
Are you looking for something fun for your family this SXSW? The Free family-friendly events during SXSW in Austin TX is going on, and it is going to be an … Read more
Eating out with kids can be very expensive. Children are picky eaters, and you will end up spending a lot. In Houston, several places have offers where children can eat … Read more
If you’ve ever thought about grabbing a bite out with the kids, one of the first things you might ask yourself is, “Does this restaurant have a playground?” As parents, … Read more
Getting sufficient exercise is not just vital for human beings, but it’s also a must-have for dogs too. Keeping your canine friend healthy and active is pretty simple with the … Read more
If you’re planning your child’s birthday party and want to do something a little more special than just having a get-together in the back yard, there’s plenty of options in … Read more
You should consider camping when you want to get away from busy city life. It is a fun way of relaxing and connecting with your family. It also gives you … Read more
Finding free activities that can entertain both you and your baby can be difficult, especially in a city such as Austin. But fear not, we have outlined a list of … Read more
Things for Toddlers to Do in Houston As a parent or caregiver, you want to ensure your little ones are engaged, safe, and happy while exploring the city. Thankfully, Houston … Read more
Austin, the trendy capital of Texas, is increasingly becoming a populous and metropolitan region of the south-east. If the current trending technologies are moving to this area, it has got … Read more
10 Inexpensive indoor family fun in Austin for rainy weather Let’s face it, rainy days are inevitable, but just because the weather isn’t ideal doesn’t mean that your family has … Read more
There are many ways to give back to your community, and becoming a volunteer is one of the best options. A volunteer has a true heart and body of helping … Read more
Houston, Texas offers plenty of great activities for families to do during the holiday season. There are over 2.3 million people that reside in the metropolitan area and each of … Read more
Austin is home to some of the most beautiful farmland where you can take your kids this season for farm activities. They call it agri-tourism because your kids will learn … Read more
The old-fashioned holiday traditions of festive lights, carolers, Santa Claus and hot cocoa are incomplete without an ice skating rink on a frozen lake. Ice skating is a fun winter … Read more
Family holiday trips are never complete without taking photos with Santa. It’s something both kids and adults love. For children, they get a chance to sit on Santa’s laps and … Read more
December is an exciting month with a bunch of activities being offered all around! However, if your budget has been a little more directed to essentials and Christmas instead of … Read more
Are you looking for the best place for you and your family to see breathtaking Christmas light displays in Houston and surrounding neighborhoods this year? Start your Christmas right with … Read more
Fishing in Houston The “make-or-break” of a good day fishing with your kids depends on whether they are having fun. It means absolutely nothing about fish. However, if they come … Read more
Whether you take a short trip around the block or a longer walk at a near-by park or trail, the benefits will be felt immediately. Low tech and old school, … Read more
The smell of bacon frying never fails to remind me of Saturday mornings My mom, Dad and I could put away a pound of bacon between the three of us … Read more
Guest Blogger: Ryan Isbrecht, Kidventure Camps Coordinator-Dallas Area. A story about one father’s journey to raise a little girl in a world filled with technology. A simple goal to find … Read more
Travelling this fall? Don’t put away the swim suits and beach towels. America’s indoor water parks don’t kowtow to seasons or climate change — they’re consistent hydrotherapeutic oases with the … Read more
A bucket list for childhood? Sure thing. Check out these 100 things all kids should try during their childhood, and be sure to cross a few off the list before … Read more
Volunteering with children is a great way to help them learn about giving back. Children learn valuable skills while “on the job.” Homeschooled students, who may have more time available … Read more
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We are proud to have Katie Casey as a Guest Blogger this week. Katie is a Fifth Grade teacher, serves as a Summer Camps Manager for Kidventure and provides workshops … Read more
June 7, 2018 My son, Michael Bennett was wheeled in to the Pre-Op room at about 8:30 AM. His nervous excitement and uneasy playfulness was on glorious display for all … Read more
At the 2018 Director Retreat for Kidventure this past weekend, I focused my keynote address on the topic of Spirit and how that very spirit of ours is under attack … Read more
The following is an interview with me published in the April 2018 issue of ON Magazine. On Magazine author is Carrie Temple. When the school year ends, learning doesn’t have to … Read more
24 years of running camp programs has taught us a lot. Don’t invite raccoons into the cabins with open containers of Oreos, always make sure the bus driver … Read more
> Instructions for Reading This Post: Forget your political affiliation or what news channel you tune in to. Forget that our country is divided and some call themselves conservative, liberal, … Read more
So here is my dire situation… I am heading into the wee hours of my 40’s. I’m not going to say my exact age, but I might have only months … Read more
Kids grow to be healthy and happy adults when they are given the opportunity to be healthy and happy kids. Seems simple enough, but with the pace of life today, … Read more
No child deserves to be bullied. Period. Nevertheless, bullying takes place, particularly in certain environments that do not promote respect, kindness, and attention. Bullying and its prevalence seem to be … Read more
Recent tragedies like the Las Vegas shootings and hurricanes cause anxiety and unrest in all of us to one degree or another. As adults, it can be difficult for us … Read more
“To adopt a child is to broaden the life of everyone who is touched by the experience.” Almost three years ago, lives were changed forever. In a nine-story institutional highrise, in … Read more
Parents, let’s face it. Our kids are growing up in a world much different than the ones we rode our Big Wheels in. Back then, we roamed the neighborhood in … Read more
I felt pretty grateful today. Sitting in the auditorium of my son’s preschool, a couple hundred parents waited with anticipation for the Christmas program to begin. From the back of … Read more
This morning, a president was elected. However, no mention of it could be found on CNN or Fox. No one read about it in the paper and, for most Americans, … Read more
With our social outlets and daily news casts so dialed into to what is negative in our world, it is easy to lose sight of all that is good. True, … Read more
The following is taken from an e-book I recently published on Kindle. I hope it helps provide some great help in the pursuit of better parenting… How to Harness 22 … Read more
For 22 years, nothing has meant more to me personally and professionally than the power to make a difference in the lives of kids through our organization called Kidventure. Every summer about … Read more
Last night, June was born again. Lightning danced among the distant clouds and the evening sky turned from a pink, to an orange, to a deep cobalt blue. From under … Read more
The following is an excerpt of a presentation I delivered to Kidventure’s 2016 Leadership Team (Camp Directors and Managers) at our Director’s Retreat April 23, 2016. The purpose of my … Read more
The Art of Choosing a Summer Camp The benefits and rewards from experiencing summer camp as a child are timeless. Furthermore, those benefits of a summer camp have never been … Read more
Imagine for a moment if we left the teaching of character and kindness up to our presidential candidates, reality TV shows, and video games. Would the example those outlets demonstrate … Read more
April 6, 2016 Dear Son, Today I was reminded of just how important a birthday can be. For just over two years ago, your mom and I heard the crying … Read more
As Spring Break approaches, I am reminded of the nostalgic family road trip. As a child, I don’t remember a single vacation that was not taken on the highways of … Read more
The idea of Soft Skills and their proper place in our society is not new to our landscape. Yet, it has been academics and technical experience that have garnered the … Read more
As a small infant, Superman was cast from his home and rocketed across through space by his parents. He arrived in a strange world and was rescued by modest people … Read more
There once was a gardener who planted a flower. With much love and passion, the gardener tended to the flower at almost every waking moment, constantly watering, weeding, and standing … Read more
“Words Lost” Written September 2015 for Michael Bennett Audioroad Verse 1 If I could bring you here into my light Steal your pain and make it all feel right You … Read more
Help your brother’s boat across, and your own will reach the shore. ~Hindu Proverb I never had a brother. I was an only boy in a family with two sisters. … Read more
I had an epiphany at the elementary school near our house just the other day. It happened as my feet landed oh so softly on the modern playground surface at the … Read more
I am prone to saying that “life is relative”. I was reminded of the meaning of this once again this week. But let’s back up just a bit… As many … Read more
A little over eighteen years ago, my wife and I drove home from Women’s Hospital in Houston, Texas with our first born. She was wrapped carefully in the carseat, just having been … Read more
I really love overnight camp. Yeah, I know I’m the camp owner and have done this sort of thing for 21 summers in a row now, but having just returned … Read more
My boy Michael Bennett has the most infectious smile I have ever seen. His will and his persistence at simple common tasks is unflapable and inspiring. Not to mention, he is quite … Read more
We’ve got to ask ourselves as parents, what is the single most important thing we can teach our kids to be? I would contend it is to be happy. This … Read more
This week, the end of an amazing journey came to pass and a new and exciting one began. After a year and a half of working to bring home our adopted … Read more
I have to admit, I try not to consume too much world news. It focuses too heavily on death, destruction, and all that is negative in the world today. Unfortunately, … Read more
At 46 years old and with my first-born heading off for college this fall, the last thing I had expected to be doing over the holidays was putting together a … Read more
I have a chicken. I like to raise a couple of them because they provide us with fresh eggs and great fertilizer for the garden. Normally the chickens are pretty … Read more
Just last week, I was invited by a local middle school to speak to 8th graders on the topic of risk. A fitting audience, since I consider the middle school … Read more
Last October, my wife and I arrived at an orphanage called Future Hope in Xiaman, China. We had traveled 16 hours with a good friend of ours who introduced us to … Read more
My kids’ school district brought to our attention a specific social media app that has filtered down from college campuses to our High School and making its way to Middle … Read more