Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestro hijo Scott, de 10 años, tiene una actitud negativa respecto a sus habilidades. Dice que no es lo suficientemente inteligente. A menudo afirma que las tareas son demasiado difíciles, así que no intenta hacerlas. Se queja mucho. Quiere que se le ayude con...
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Ever leave a family dinner feeling like you ran a mental marathon? You’re not alone. Whether it’s your mom texting at dawn about the neighbor’s dog or your partner treating “me time” like open office hours, fuzzy boundaries can turn even the most loving homes into...
Mom Minute
AF: Tell our Austin Family readers about yourself and your family. After my son was born, we moved to Austin in 2016 to put down roots and begin our journey as a family. With the support of our Austin-based family, we found a strong foundation. As we became...
Family Matters
Q Our 10-year-old son, Scott, is negative about his abilities. He says he is not smart enough. He often claims assignments are too difficult, so he doesn’t try do them. There is a lot of complaining. He wants help with assignments he is capable of completing....
Feature Articles
Father’s Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate dads than with a heartfelt gift? However, dads are notoriously hard to buy for, either because they say they do not want anything or already have everything. For this reason, we created this Father’s...
Education
I picked my son and a few of his friends up from middle school to drive them to an activity. These were friends that he – and I – have known since kindergarten, and this was nowhere near the first time this crew had been in my car, although it had...
Austin in Action
Registration is now open for the 2025 Hand to Hold NICU Graduate Reunion, set for Saturday, June 7, at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The event is free and open to all neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates, regardless of hospital, or age. Hosted by the Austin-based...
Lifelines
Between Zoom meetings, grocery shopping, and an overflowing calendar, an idea comes to mind: Maybe my oldest could watch the little one. As trustworthy (also affordable) sitters get harder to find, the thought inches forward. When older siblings babysit,...
Austin in Action
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Greater Austin YMCA is offering $1 counseling sessions to support the community’s mental well-being. The program aims to eliminate barriers to essential mental health support during a time when awareness and...
