Austin in Action
Eight hundred guests joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas for its annual Bandana Ball on April 1 to raise a record $630,000. Guests enjoyed an array of activities including photos with a Texas longhorn, getting their boots shined and capturing the...
Austin in Action
RED (Riding Equines for the Disabled) Arena will hold its annual Round-Up inclusive horseshow for riders of all abilities on June 3 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The event gives kids with disabilities the opportunity to participate and compete with kids without...
Austin in Action
Austin ISD launched the district’s first mobile food truck, Nacho Average Food Truck, in late March with an opening at Travis High School. Nacho Average Food Truck will rotate throughout campuses in the district and follows the introduction of a stationary food truck...
Feature Articles
If you’ll be returning to work after your baby is born, you probably know that open daycare spots can go faster than ice cream melts on a hot summer day. Still, for your child’s well-being and your own peace of mind, you’ll want to give yourself time to get it right....
Recalls
Kids II is recalling about 680,000 rattles because the clear plastic disc on the outside of the ball can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall involves Oball Rattles in pink, blue, green and orange with model number 81031...
KidZone
Mother’s Day takes place Sunday, May 14. What better way to connect with your mother than through Mother Nature? Flower presses are an easy and creative way to spend time with mom and make some beautiful keepsakes. You can buy a small flower press or make your own....
Humor
I follow a few moms on Instagram whom I would describe as “crunchy.” If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s used to describe a lifestyle involving a lot of health foods (like granola, hence the epithet), general respect and enthusiasm for the environment and...
Family Connections
In a social media age when Hollywood indiscretions and cat videos go viral faster than little Billy’s flu-infused sneeze, it’s sometimes hard to imagine that there’s a very meaningful silver lining in the social media malaise. Not all is lost on the “interwebs!” One...
Lifelines
After hours of searching, researching and enrolling your child in just the right summer camps, you breathe a sigh of relief. But wait! Follow this checklist to make sure you’ve planned for your child’s health and safety this summer. Physical Exams and Immunization...
Education
Summer vacation is almost here. Programs and activities fill quickly, and parents often feel the pressure to grab spots while they can. This is especially true for parents unable to be home with their children during the summer break, and those who fear kids will...
