Asuntos Familiares
P.Mi hija de 13 años ha perdido el interés en cosas que ella solía hacer. No parece tener mucha energía. Está irritable la mayor parte del tiempo. ¿Podría estar deprimida, o es algún tipo de fase que las niñas atraviesan a esta edad? ¿Debo llevarla a ver a un...
Feature Articles
If you’ve ever been pregnant, you’ve no doubt experienced the infamous “pregnancy brain.” Yes, not only is your body going through a seemingly random assortment of changes, but your mental function experiences the miracle of life, too. This unwelcome phenomenon...
Feature Articles
My mum is quite petite, gentle and very Scottish. No drill sergeant or carrier of a business card that reads “Household CEO,” she was way more than just a mother. She was my first leader. I realize now that from my earliest days until today, almost every leadership...
Lifelines
You’ve probably already heard that breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding your baby only breastmilk for the first six months and then continuing to breastfeed as food is introduced for a year or...
Feature Articles
You might know Amy Edwards as a local musician. She’s also a mom and – as of Mother’s Day – a published children’s book author. Her first work, Starla and the Boogie Deluxe, goes on sale May 12. After five years of laboring over the story and illustrations, bringing...
Out and About
My family and I are always up for adventure and, being fairly new to Texas, we love getting to know our beautiful adopted home state. So, on a recent Friday afternoon, we loaded up our trusty minivan and set off in search of a duck pond to explore. We were pleased to...
Education
There are as many different reasons to homeschool as there are parenting styles. Some parents choose homeschooling for religious reasons, so they can incorporate more of their faith into their child’s day. Other parents make the choice so they can control the content...
Family Matters
Q. My 13-year-old daughter has lost interest in things she used to love to do. She doesn’t seem to have much energy. She’s irritable much of the time. Could she be depressed, or is this some sort of phase that girls go through at this age? Should I take her to see a...
Recalls
Daniel M. Friedman & Associates is recalling about 170,500 power banks because the chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The recall involves rechargeable power banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The chargers came in a variety of colors and...
Austin in Action
From celebrating World Tai Chi & Qigong Day to mariachi and folklorico performances in honor of Cinco de Mayo, April’s edition of San Mercado at the Price Center promises a culturally-diverse experience for visitors. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to...
