Humor
I’d describe myself as an “average” parent, somewhere between hand crafting organic applesauce and leaving my kid in a closet all day. I’m also woefully unprepared for certain toddler milestones. The one we are tackling now is potty training. A Google search produced...
KidZone
October is a time for warm apple cider, brisk strolls in the park and a special time with friends and family. Not only does fall bring beautiful weather, it also brings wonderful produce to our gardens. The pumpkin plant provides a medium for jack-o-lanterns and fall...
Piensa Positivo
Cuando me puse a reflexionar en los beneficios que existen al hacer lo que consideramos difícil en la vida o cuando nos encontramos con personas complicadas, mi actitud cambió. Encontré que ciertas áreas mejoraron, como la creatividad, mi salud emocional, física e...
Feature Articles
Parents love seeing little ghosts, ghouls and goblins on the doorstep at Halloween. But when monsters, ghosts and other imaginary figures start keeping kids awake at night, it’s another story. Nighttime fears are highly common— and not just for little kids, either....
10 Things to do
Pipe cleaners and googly eyes Metallic Sharpies Glue and glitter Puff paint dots Acrylic paint Ribbons Patterned duct tape Doilies and spray paint Mod Podge and fall leaves Masks and...
Austin in Action
The Khabele School recently announced a new name and direction. Now called Headwaters School, the school serves students from 18 months through 12th grade. Headwaters School has three campuses. The Early Childhood Program (ages 18 months to Pre-K), at 6305 Manchaca...
Recalls
Alex Toys is recalling about 91,000 infant building play sets because small parts of the plastic toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall involves three Alex Jr. branded sets of infant building toys: the Baby Builder, model 1982; First...
Austin in Action
Mathews Elementary School celebrates its 100th anniversary on Sept. 23. The public is invited to enjoy cake and a whimsical, fun presentation of Mathews history. Activities begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. Mathews Elementary School is located at 906 West Lynn St. in...
Austin in Action
The Austin Diaper Bank will hold a grand opening/open house of its new warehouse on Sept. 21 as a kickoff for Diaper Need Awareness Week 2016. The Austin Diaper Bank recently celebrated its third anniversary by moving into an expanded warehouse to meet the diaper...
Austin in Action
Austin Bat Cave, a nonprofit organization that provides children and teenagers with opportunities to develop their writing skills, has a new home! Eyeglass company Warby Parker announced recently that their new space at 1317 S. Congress Ave. includes room for Austin...
