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Nature RX: Lift Your Spirits with a Walk in the Woods
We’re lucky enough here in Austin to have mild winters. That means if the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has you feeling worn thin, a bit of time outside might be all the therapy you – and your family – need. Sarah Ivens, author of Forest Therapy: Seasonal...
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Drunk Driving Accidents: Is Your Teen at Risk?
Being the parent of a teen driver may be a big source of daily stress and worry. While having a teen driver can free up some of the drive time you used to devote to shuttling kids to and from events, it can be difficult to hand over the keys and let your teen out on...
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S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Holiday Dollar and Survive the Season with Your Finances Intact
The average American spends roughly $900 on gifts during the holiday season, according to a 2016 study by American Research Group, Inc. Add to this the holiday cards, decorating, baking and holiday dinners, and it can add up to a big chunk of change. For many...
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Flea proofing your home for a new puppy
You can almost hear the shrieks and squeals coming from your children as they run towards the tree on Christmas morning. Excitement is to be expected at this time of year, but you’re taking things to a whole new level this season. A new puppy will be waiting under...
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Now Is the Time to Gather Your Family Health History
The holiday season is the perfect time to collect information from relatives about your family health history. “Knowing your family health history can help identify your child’s risk of developing certain serious diseases and health conditions,” says Dr. Lisa Gaw,...
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Are You Using Essential Oils Safely?
Essential oils are booming in popularity. Parents are looking for natural remedies without the side effects of prescription drugs. People’s Pharmacy in Austin reports a dramatic increase in essential oil sales over the past few years. Worldwide essential oil sales are...
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can happen to anyone in an intimate relationship — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age or race. Also called “intimate partner violence,” domestic violence can happen in all types of intimate relationships, whether married, living together...
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RSV: What You Need to Know
Every year, respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV, an illness in the lungs and breathing passages) causes over 2 million doctor’s visits among young children in the US. About 57,000 of these children are so sick, they need to be treated in a hospital. The American...
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Modern Classrooms Let Kids Move All Day Long
Our childhood classrooms, with their long rows of stationary desks, are gradually disappearing. They’re being replaced by rooms thoughtfully designed to incorporate more movement into the daily student experience. Teachers are also working to include kinesthetic...
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The Many Advantages of Dual Language Programs
This year for the first time, our school district offered a dual language program, and my husband and I strongly considered enrolling our twins. We ultimately decided against it for several reasons, including that it required a change of campus and our children being...
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Why Technology in the Classroom Deserves a Closer Look
I’m revealing my age by saying that I can remember getting our first black and white home computer, which took pride of place in the dining room for the whole family to use. My first cell phone didn’t come until college, when social media was non-existent. Our...
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529 College Savings Plans, Explained
Saving for college can be overwhelming - the savings options alone can make your head spin! The 529 plan is arguably the most well-known college savings vehicle. This overview will give you a better understanding of the popular plan and can help you make the best...
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My Toddler’s Tantrums Are Getting Worse
Q. My 2-year-old son is having trouble giving up playtime. A while ago, I noticed when I ask him to stop playing so we can leave the house or eat or go to bed, he throws a tantrum. So, I was just letting him tire himself out. But recently, he started banging his head...
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What If I Don’t Want Another Baby?
Q. Our son is 3 years old and an only child. Lately, my husband has been talking a lot about having another baby. I know he gets pressure from his parents, because our son is their only grandchild. My mother-in-law has made it clear she’d love to buy cute little girl...
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Even Young Kids Can Be Affected by Domestic Abuse
Q. I’m in a bad situation. My husband yells at me in front of our children (2 and 7 years old). He says I’m fat and lazy. He says he hates me. Once in a while, he hits me, but not where anyone could see. I’m staying with him for now because I have nowhere to go and...
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Not Perfect, But Good Enough
Q. We were eating in a restaurant when my 16-year-old son blurted out “You’re bad parents!” This presumably because we took away his cell phone during the meal. He said he was expecting an important text from his girlfriend. He and his sister left and started walking...
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Letters to Santa in the Digital Age
Recently, a friend of mine heard her kindergartener praying. She tip-toed to the door and eavesdropped. As she quietly listened in she realized, hilariously, that her daughter was praying to Santa. I smiled so hard it almost broke my face. Jelly Belly vs. Jesus for...
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What Will My DNA Test Reveal?
In 1962, James Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Just 28 years later, in 1990, the Human Genome Project launched. Its daunting goal: to map the human genome. Fast forward...
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Awareness and Action on Domestic Violence Paves the Way to Healing
Over the years, the focus of this column has been on technology, with healthy family engagement at the center of that orbit. We turn from technology this month, and place our focus squarely on family — specifically, those survivors who find themselves in the throes of...
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Shield Your College Student from Identity Theft
Back to school. Every year is more surreal as our kids seem to age at warp speed. This is especially true for parents faced with tearfully remembering the first day of kindergarten as they drive away from newly furnished dorm rooms with college-level well-wishes...
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