Update: This giveaway is now closed. Classical music is some of the most beautiful music ever written, but many new listeners experience a learning curve before they can truly enjoy it. There are many ways to get introduced to classical music; for many of us, it's...
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Making the world a kinder place for our children to learn: “Gifted, Bullied, Resilient” by Pamela Price
"Bullying fundamentally represents a problem of broken human connection," writes Pamela Price in her new book, Gifted, Bullied, Resilient: A Brief Guide for Smart Families, now available from Gifted Homeschoolers Forum Press. Order your copy: Amazon, Kindle, Barnes...
Spy: The Exhibit explores the secrets of tradecraft at Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio
Do you have a multitalented, imaginative young would-be spy or analyst at home? Then I recommend you plan a visit to Spy: The Exhibit, which opened last Friday, July, 17, 2015 at the Rivercenter Mall in downtown San Antonio, Texas. F.T., my eight-year-old son, loves...
Charter Schools in San Antonio: Tips for Being a Politically-Engaged Parent
Wondering how you can better advocate for charter schools in San Antonio as a charter school parent? Please take a moment to read this important article: "More Middle-Class Families Choose Charters: A political game changer for public school choice?", Richard...
CLOSED [Giveaway] Family pack of tickets to DISCOVER Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto with the San Antonio Symphony at the Tobin Center
UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Classical music helps me set aside my day-to-day concerns and to think big thoughts. I want my kids to experience that feeling, too, and that's why we are looking forward to DISCOVER Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto with the San...
IDEA Public Schools luncheon honoring David Robinson, board member and Carver Academy founder
I want to give you a sense of how it felt to be at the IDEA Public Schools 2015 luncheon honoring David Robinson, IDEA board member and Carver Academy founder, on May 11, 2015 at the Pearl Stable. Why did Robinson, a legendary player for the San Antonio Spurs, choose...
Groundbreaking ceremony at Carpe Diem Westwood in San Antonio
On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Carpe Diem Innovative Schools—San Antonio hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its Carpe Diem Westwood campus, its first in Texas. Future students and families gathered with school leaders and philanthropists under a white tent pitched on a...
Coming to San Antonio Book Festival: Chris Barton (author) and Don Tate (illustrator) of "The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch"
In the back matter of The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch, illustrator Don Tate charmingly confesses: I'm ashamed to admit that before illustrating The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch, I wasn't very knowledgeable about Reconstruction. Reconstruction is the era of United...
San Antonio Symphony will accompany Bugs Bunny at the Majestic Theatre
UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. In October, my husband and I went on a date night to the Majestic Theatre to hear the San Antonio Symphony play the score of Star Trek: Into Darkness while we got to watch the movie on a big screen; read more in this earlier post....
The Hill Country Science Mill is Worth the Trip to Johnson City
On Saturday, my kids and I drove to Johnson City for the grand opening of the Hill Country Science Mill, a new regional science center. We spent all day, and my kids were totally absorbed with playing and learning. We'll definitely be back soon. I recommend that you...
Notes from the Texas School Choice Week Rally in Austin on January 30, 2015
On Friday, January 30, 2015, my family and I went to Austin and back for the Texas School Choice Week Rally (earlier post), part of National School Choice Week (January 25-31, 2015). It was fun and meaningful to be part of such a big group for a cause that we care a...
F.T. and G.N. review Marvel Universe Live at the Alamodome
That was double awesome. My son, F.T., loved seeing Marvel Universe Live, and now my daughter, G.N., sees female superheroes in a new light. As an Alamo City Moms Blog contributor, I received a set of free tickets to Friday night’s performance at the Alamodome. I hope...