Family Matters
Q. Our son is 3 years old and an only child. Lately, my husband has been talking a lot about having another baby. I know he gets pressure from his parents, because our son is their only grandchild. My mother-in-law has made it clear she’d love to buy cute little girl...
Education
This year for the first time, our school district offered a dual language program, and my husband and I strongly considered enrolling our twins. We ultimately decided against it for several reasons, including that it required a change of campus and our children being...
Lifelines
Essential oils are booming in popularity. Parents are looking for natural remedies without the side effects of prescription drugs. People’s Pharmacy in Austin reports a dramatic increase in essential oil sales over the past few years. Worldwide essential oil sales are...
Feature Articles
Kathy Terry is one half of the couple behind P. Terry’s Burger Stands. Kathy and Patrick Terry founded the business 13 years ago and have recently launched a new concept, Taco Ranch. But the project Kathy led on her own, and the one that best demonstrates her heart...
Feature Articles
The first time my parents decided to adopt was on a beach. A friend was telling them about a little boy she worked with whom no one wanted. Without missing a beat, my mom said, “We’ll take him.” And they did. Sure, there were things to do: classes to take,...
Feature Articles
In this age of selfies, societal messages can tell us our worth is tied to the superficial approval and envy we obtain from “friends” who barely know us. In this environment, it’s acceptable to believe we’re the center of our own worlds. Ironically, experts tell us...
Recalls
Boy Scouts of America is recalling about 110,000 neckerchief slides because the colored enamel contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. The recall involves brass neckerchief slides sold in four styles: red wolf, green bear, orange lion and...
Austin in Action
As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Random Acts of Light Campaign, Kendra Scott recently treated a young Austin cancer patient to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. M. E. Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2016. The Kendra Scott...
Austin in Action
On Saturday, November 10, 2018 the SAFE Storybook Gala will bring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin. The night will celebrate children at the SAFE Children’s Shelter and include an auction and raffle. SAFE is...
Austin in Action
The Texas Book Festival says its Kids on Congress venue will incorporate kids’ events and entertainment. The festival, on Oct. 27 and 28, will include children’s book authors Jacqueline Woodson, Dan Santat and Minh Lê, Yuyi Morales, Megan McDonald, Sharon...
