Featured


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...


Renew A Spirit of Giving: 5 Austin Donation Centers
For most parents and families, the holidays are a wonderful time to renew a sense of charity. We consider what gifts to give family members and friends and how that gift will bring them joy. The holidays are also an opportunity for parents to teach their kids about...


Dietary Restrictions? 5 Tips to Manage Your Holiday Meal
The doctor says your son has Celiac Disease. Or you’ve finally determined that your daughter feels a whole lot better when she doesn’t eat dairy. Or maybe you and your family are slated to share a Thanksgiving meal with friends who eat completely grain free. ...
Lifelines


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...


Sleep Hygiene and Daylight Saving
Reevaluate Your Child’s Sleep Needs When You Reset Your Clock Daylight savings time ends on...


Be Prepared and Plan Ahead: Fire Safety Tips
How do I test a smoke alarm to see if it’s working properly? Find the smoke alarm’s test button...
Education


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...


The Pull of Magnet Schools
Magnet schools are free public schools that emphasize a specific area of study, such as the arts,...


Preschool or Pass
Preschool has long been the traditional pipeline into elementary school. For many families,...
Family Matters


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...


Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Q. My wife and I each have a child from previous marriages living with us (ages 14 and...


Addressing Family Fears about School Shootings
Is your child fearful or asking questions about school shootings? What can you do to help? Q I’m...
Films


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...


Classic Holiday Films for the Whole Family
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better group outing for a family than a trip to the...


See How They Run
Rated PG-13Starring Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Shirley...