Austin in Action
The Boards of Directors of Extend-A-Care for Kids (EAC) and the YMCA of Austin have voted to create a strategic alliance that will combine the licensed pre-school, afterschool, and camp operations of both organizations to create the new Extend-A-Care YMCA branch....
Recalls
Contigo is recalling about 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles because the bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children’s...
Austin in Action
Kiddie Academy of Bee Cave, located at 16003 TX-71 W. in Bee Cave, will have an open house Oct. 12 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Kiddie Academy of Bee Cave is where community matters and a child’s developmental growth takes high priority. They offer healthy meals as well as...
KidZone
It’s finally fall, and we’re counting down the days to Halloween with some crafty inspiration. Help decorate the home in preparation for trick-or-treat fun with an easy and artsy project that everyone can enjoy. We’re sharing simple steps for making your own 3D paper...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi padre ha estado en cuidado de hospicio en nuestra casa y nos han dicho que morirá pronto. Mi esposa y yo queremos algunos consejos sobre si llevar o no a nuestros hijos al funeral de su abuelo. Nuestros hijos tienen dos, siete y diez años de edad. Nuestro hijo...
Family Matters
Q.My father has been in hospice care in our home and we’ve been told he will die soon. Should my wife and I take our children to their grandfather’s funeral? Our children are two, seven, and ten years old. Our seven-year-old is an anxious child who is afraid of...
Education
A dear friend called me to talk about her first-grade daughter, who was complaining of boredom in school. As a former educator, she wanted my advice. The family didn’t want to change schools or teachers, but they did want to ensure their daughter stayed engaged and...
Lifelines
Is Your Child at Risk for Hearing Loss? We reached out to Dr. Corrie Roehm, FAAP, FACS, a pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist at Dell Children’s Medical Center and clinical assistant professor at Dell Medical School, to learn more about hearing loss in...
Out and About
Sweet Berry FarmLocated about 50 miles northwest of Austin in Marble Falls, Sweet Berry Farm is considered one of the most beautiful fall destinations in Central Texas. This year, visit their “Harvest of Fall Fun” throughout the entire month of October, until Nov. 10....
Feature Articles
When you think about fall family fun in Austin, you might be expecting a list of events like corn mazes, ghostly outings, and festivals. While those are wonderful options for many families, what I discovered repeatedly when my son was younger is that we needed to look...
