Feature Articles
As summer approaches, do you find yourself faced with this looming question: Where will I put all this stuff? The experts are here to help. Professional organizer Jennifer Pape says it’s important to consider ahead of time what you want to see on a shelf, versus what...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestro hijo de 7 años de edad le tiene terror a los perros. No tengo ni idea por qué, ya que no le tiene miedo a otros animalitos. Mi marido piensa que lo protejo demasiado. Quiere darle a nuestro hijo un cachorro para su cumpleaños, pensando que al tener su...
Family Matters
Q. Our 7-year-old son is terrified of dogs. I’ve no idea why, and he’s not afraid other critters. My husband thinks I’m too protective. He wants to give our son a puppy for his birthday, thinking that having his own dog will help him overcome his fear. What do you...
Feature Articles
Meet the Delinos: a Round Rock family serving as this year’s March for Babies ambassadors. Mom Rachel and dad Roman welcomed their son River, now 6, when he was only 28 weeks gestational age. River’s premature birth launched the family’s involvement with the March of...
10 Things to do
Bike to school or work Get a bike tune-up Check your tire pressure Make sure your helmet fits Check your brakes Adjust the seat height Install a bell Know the hand signals Know the rules of the road Visit...
Austin in Action
Wonders & Worries announced it raised more than $36,000 with its inaugural urban scavenger hunt on April 8. The Austin-based nonprofit provides free, professional support for children during a parent’s serious illness. Fifty teams had four hours to chase clues and...
Austin in Action
The Barre Code Austin is holding its first-ever class for pre- and post-natal moms on Sunday, April 23 at noon. The class includes workout moves designed especially for moms and moms-to-be, as well as a discussion on healthy lifestyles. The class is free for members...
Austin in Action
Coach Kids Up, an Austin-based company dedicated to helping volunteer coaches, says it is reaching more baseball coaches this season with the league-wide adoption of its program by RBI Austin, a non-profit league that serves more than 850 kids in the Austin metro...
Austin in Action
The Better Business Bureau recently announced the winners of its third annual student video contest. The video “Walk to Work” by students from Westwood High School was selected as the first place winner. In February, high school students in audio and visual classes...
Austin in Action
A new report from UT Austin says Texas families who receive child maltreatment prevention services do not have a subsequent child protective services case. The report, issued by the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing, concludes that receiving services...
