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Leah Bahrencu was the picture of health when she learned that she and husband Vlad were expecting twins. As a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach, she prioritized her heart health and regularly exercised during pregnancy. So when her doctor told her she had...
Austin in Action
For 36 years, Austin’s beloved toy store, Toy Joy®, has been selling quirky toys and novelties to Austin families and tourists. Now Toy Joy® and its sister business, candy concept Yummi Joy, ™ will both relocate to the Brentwood / Allendale neighborhood in a...
Austin in Action
Big Brothers and Sisters of Austin recently hosted their 37th annual Promising Futures scholarship ceremony. Held at the Austin Community College Highland campus on Saturday, June 10th. More than $300,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to help students further...
Austin in Action
In June, more than 100 high school students from all over central Texas participated in the annual Health Sciences Summer Camps hosted by Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. The week-long camp featured hands-on science experiments,...
Media Review
It’s my first summer with a toddler, so I find myself navigating the delicate negotiations between a toddler’s desires and a parent’s parameters. In a stroke of sheer luck, though, here are two new children’s book releases that tenderly examine this very theme. ...
Education
Parents are experts at worrying about their kids. It comes as no surprise, then, that parents of rising 9th graders tend to be focused more on their soon-to-be-high schoolers than themselves. Will he transition well? Will he make new friends? Will he remember...
Family Matters
Q We have an eight-year-old son who is worried about going to a new school this year. He thinks the other kids won’t like him and will bully him. He worries that he won’t get good grades. How can my husband and I help him decrease his anxiety? Worry and anxiety...
Family Bucket List
Going back to school can be an overwhelming experience, not only for kids but for parents too. New teachers and new classmates can be intimidating. Waking up early, getting ready on time and handling the rigor of a fixed daily schedule presents a range of...
Screen Time
August is upon us and the end of this long, hot summer is approaching. While the heat is likely to be with us for some time yet, our kids will soon be exiting our homes and re-entering school buildings. This means it’s a good time to bring back (or...
Lifelines
Can energy drinks really deliver days filled with vitality, excitement and adventure? An increasing number of exhausted parents and sleep-deprived teens reach for energy drinks to increase stamina, concentration and focus. But before you say “yay” to energy...
