Education
My oldest daughter was exposed to pornography at the tender age of 9. She invited a friend over to play and, unbeknownst to me, the friend brought a phone with her. Thankfully, I went upstairs to check on them early on in the playdate, and I discovered that the...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi esposa y yo tenemos una familia combinada. Cada uno tenemos hijos de matrimonios anteriores y un hijo en común. Nuestros hijos tienen entre 6 y 13 años. Quiero que los niños hagan algo especial para honrar a mi esposa en el Día de la Madre. El Día de la Madre...
Family Matters
Q My wife and I have a blended family. We each have kids from previous marriages and a child together. Our children range in age from 6 to 13. I want the children to do something special to honor my wife on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day can be busy, stressful, and not...
Lifelines
Summer in Austin means Fredericksburg peaches, a plunge into Barton Springs and the annual search for the right summer camp. With dozens of options in Central Texas—ranging from traditional outdoor camps to niche experiences in robotics, music or horseback...
Feature Articles
Ads for Mother’s Day gifts abound this time of year. Annual Mother’s Day sales tout jewelry, spa gift sets, spring dresses, and bouquets. But what do moms want for Mother’s Day? And more importantly, what can kids give their moms? After all, we know a...
KidZone
Mix creativity, fine motor skills, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with this hands-on embroidery activity. For Mother’s Day, design and stitch an embroidered flower using simple techniques that bring fabric to life. Explore...
Mom Minute
AF: Tell our Austin Family readers a little bit about yourself and your family. I am what some people call an Austin unicorn. I was born at Seton Hospital, went through the Eanes school system, and worked summers at Sno-Beach! I majored in Fine Arts with...
Austin in Action
Meta’s recent enhancements to its social media platforms offer significant benefits for Texas teens and their parents, aiming to foster safer online environments and provide greater parental oversight. Enhanced Parental Controls In compliance with...
Austin in Action
Scouting America’s Capitol Area Council has announced its top Scouts for the 2024–25 popcorn fundraiser, spotlighting two Central Texas youth who led local and national rankings. Edward King, a freshman at Cedar Ridge High School and member of Troop 408 in...
Austin in Action
As families consider before and afterschool programs, youth sports, and summer camps, asking the right questions can make all the difference in ensuring a secure, safe and supportive environment for your children. In alignment with the YMCA’s Five Days of Action...
