Austin in Action
The nation’s largest youth volunteer recognition program is accepting entries through Nov. 7, 2017 for its 2018 awards. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize middle school and high school students who make meaningful contributions to their communities...
Piensa Positivo
En los momentos difíciles de la vida, las ganas se desploman; es allí cuando la valentía es necesaria. Pero me he dado cuenta que muchas veces se confunde la valentía con el enojo. El enojo te pone en un estado emocional negativo que, con el tiempo, cansa, dándonos la...
KidZone
This activity is all treat and no tricks: it makes a sweet alternative to the candy you may find elsewhere this season. You’ll go bananas for this frighteningly delicious treat! What You Need: • 4 large, fresh bananas • 1 cup nonfat greek vanilla yogurt • 2...
Humor
As my second child continues to grow and develop—the latter term being used loosely, as he is behind in more than one category—I’m forced to conclude that I’ve birthed underachievers. And that’s okay. I love them anyway. But when my pediatrician recommended we take...
Family Connections
The level of creativity and technological sophistication of emerging adults boggles the imagination. There’s no frontier that isn’t being reshaped by the innovative and intriguing implementation of new apps and devices. To call it a revolution would be an...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi marido y yo tenemos un bebé de un mes de edad. Por sí solo, mi marido no gana lo suficiente para pagar nuestras facturas. Puedo volver a trabajar en dos semanas, o él tendrá que tomar un segundo empleo. Recientemente, leí una reseña del libro “Being There” de...
Family Matters
Q. My husband and I have a one-month-old baby. By himself, my husband doesn’t quite earn enough to pay our bills. I can either to go back to work in two weeks, or he’ll have to take a second job. Recently, I read a review of the book Being There by Erica Komisar,...
Education
Are you looking for a private school for your preschooler? Are you curious about what private schools may offer your older child that your local public school may not? Researching options online, calling campuses and talking to your friends are all pretty standard....
Feature Articles
If you ever find your family facing a childhood medical or developmental challenge, you’ll be grateful for the services offered through Any Baby Can, an agency dedicated to giving all children the chance to be healthy and happy. Alexandra Alfau has worked with the...
Feature Articles
As parents, we do everything in our power to avoid an uncomfortable and painful rash for our little ones, but realistically, even the most diligent mom or dad has to deal with diaper rash in the first few years of parenthood. Knowing the common culprits of diaper rash...
