Feature Articles
Valentine’s Day naturally brings thoughts of hearts, flowers, sweetness, and love. Because it also occurs during American Heart Month, it’s a perfect opportunity to start taking care of your own heart and the hearts of loved ones. Part of the charm of the day’s...
Family Matters
By Betty Richardson Q: Sometimes I don’t like my husband much and often don’t agree with him or appreciate him. Will my lack of love for my spouse affect our kids negatively? A This question could have come from a husband, a partner of the same gender, or divorced...
Lifelines
Every 37 seconds someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. Adopting a heart healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other chronic illnesses. A heart healthy lifestyle is not a “diet.” It’s a pattern of eating and...
Feature Articles
How often do you hug your kids? We all live busy, stressful lives and have endless concerns as parents, but it is clear that one of the most important things we need to do is to stop and give our children a big, loving hug. Research over the past decade highlights the...
Education
It’s February and love is in the air. I would say that a chill is also in the air, but we do live in Austin after all, so no guarantees! Good weather or bad, though, chances are that thoughts of summer and summer camps are not top of mind. You might want to try a...
Feature Articles
Valentine’s Day is a perfect reason to show your child just how much he or she is loved. Try these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the entire year. EDIBLE IDEAS A heart a day. Add a heart-shaped candy to your...
Feature Articles
When pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Charles Fraser, Jr. was thinking about the area of medicine he wanted to pursue, having an important impact over the lifespan of child was front and center. He was also attracted to the heart— one of the body’s most complicated organs...
Out and About
By Jill Sayre February is the month for love, and Austin is a place that adores photo backdrop murals that feature sweet sentiments. There are too many vibrant, lovely pieces of public paint to cite in one piece, so we chose four that are especially LOVEly. Your kids,...
Austin in Action
Kid Spa Austin recently opened a new drop-in childcare center at Pecan Park, located in northwest Austin near Lakeline Mall. The new center now occupies the space previously operated by “Oak Haven Kids Club” and expands on the childcare services previously offered....
Austin in Action
As part of their Sunday Funday series, the Neill-Cochran House Museum will host a special love-inspired activity on Feb. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. This month, visitors will have the unique opportunity to design and build pop-up Valentine’s Day cards. The museum is located at...
