Humor
Disclaimer: I actually do love being a stay-at-home mom. I recently watched the 2015 film “The Stanford Prison Experiment,” which tells the harrowing tale of its 1971 namesake. The study examined the psychological effects on prisoners and guards, and basically stuff...
10 Things to do
Nutritious breakfasts Clothes that fit Sturdy backpacks Healthy lunches Carpool schedules School calendars Emergency contacts School supplies Chore charts Easy weeknight...
Education
The receiving line at a co-worker’s funeral. Chair-side at a sister’s chemotherapy treatment. The first time you meet your baby nephew, who happens to have Down Syndrome. Everyone has been in the dreaded “what the heck am I supposed to say?” position, and no one has...
Family Connections
If you’re like me, the coolest back-to-school technology that you were ever able to brag about was a Crayola box with a built-in sharpener for first grade, parachute pants in late elementary school and a jam box in middle school. Phew! Times were tough back then....
Recalls
Ikea is recalling about 29 million chests and dressers because they are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The recall involves MALM models and...
KidZone
Savor the last moments of summer with this simple nature craft that is not only fun to make, but brings a twinkle of summer peace, too. What You Need 5 twigs (found on the ground) sandpaper or a sanding block craft paint (in several colors) 5 small screw eyes twine...
Family Matters
Q. Our first child is 4 months old. Some of my friends say they started their babies on solid food at 4 months. My mother wants me to start solid foods now. I’m breastfeeding, and my pediatrician says it’s best to wait until 6 months old. What can you tell me about...
Austin in Action
Character traits, such as grit or desire to learn, have a heavy hand in academic success and are partially rooted in genetics, according to a psychology study at UT Austin. Though academic achievement is dependent on cognitive abilities, such as logic and reasoning,...
Austin in Action
4th Flea, the new downtown community flea market in San Marcos, is seeking more booth vendors to participate in the monthly event. The events take place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Price Center. The next event is slated...
Austin in Action
The Texas Cultural Trust has awarded 10 fine arts teachers across the state a total of $26,000 to significantly incorporate the use of technology into their artistic classroom. The Trust’s Arts & Digital Literacy Initiative, in partnership with the UT Austin...
