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High Commitment Sports – 3 Things To Consider
When it comes to kids’ sports, every parent wants to hear the coach say, “Your child has real potential.” With that simple praise of talent, visions of college scholarships and big-league contracts suddenly dance on the horizon. Before long parents are...


Pregnant? What to Expect at the Doctor
You’ve received a positive pregnancy test, and it’s time to prepare for the new baby’s arrival. Expecting a baby is an incredibly exciting time. Over the next nine months you will arrange the nursery, buy a car seat, pick out baby clothes and purchase baby gear...


New to Austin? A Month-by-Month Guide
Welcome to Austin! We’re happy you’re here. Kick off your oxfords and slip on some flip-flops. Austin wears its laid-back vibe year-round and likes its fun al-fresco. It’s a family and pet-friendly city that embraces, food, music and little bit of the weird. Read on...
Lifelines


What Parents Need To Know About PANDAS Disorder
What if your child suddenly developed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tics, severe...


Parents: The Latest Information About Infant Sleep
New Parents: The Wrong Advice About Infant Sleep Could Be Deadly Even after the successful...


Thyroid Awareness Month: What Parents Need to Know
January is thyroid awareness month. Most people know how important the heart, lungs, and...


Choose Holiday Gifts With Eye Health In Mind
Make eye health a priority when choosing holiday gifts for your child. Some toys have the...
Education


Classical Education, Do You Have Questions?
Classical Education I’ll admit my ignorance. When charged with writing about “classical...


Role of the Middle School Counselor
Middle school is a time of great change for kids as they leave behind a relatively...


The STAAR Test 2023, What to Expect
Texas public schools are required to participate in standardized testing to comply with federal...


Ways To Support Your Child’s Interest in Theatre Arts
My youngest has always had a flair for the dramatic, so when she asked to try a well-known acting...
Family Matters


Good Sportsmanship, Am I Helping?
Q Our daughter, Lucy is eight years old and playing Little League baseball for the first...


Adjusting to a New Sibling
Q How do you deal with a child who doesn’t want a baby brother or sister? Nate, our current and...


Parenting While Depressed
Q I’m the mother of two boys, ages six and eight. I’ve not been doing well as a parent because...


Restoring Family Relationships Post Pandemic
Q Both my husband and I have extended family coming to our house to celebrate Christmas and New...
Films


Matilda: The Musical
Rated PG Starring Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough...


Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
Rated PG Starring David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, Cate...


The Fabelmans
Rated PG-13 Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Gabriel LaBelle, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch,...


Strange World
Strange World Rated PG Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Gabrielle Union, Jaboukie...