Family Bucket List
As the scorching summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures, it’s easier to find healthy outdoor activities that are suitable for families of all ages. Whether you’re looking to unplug and enjoy nature or get a vigorous workout, Austin offers a range of fun...
Media Review
It’s an exciting time to be back in the school routine. Now that we’re a little past the initial shine of new classrooms, new backpacks and new friends, your family may be having intricate conversations about modifying behavior and navigating big feelings. If your...
Education
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting approximately 11% of school-aged children. While school can be stressful for a child with ADHD, a teacher can create an environment that is conducive to...
Family Matters
Q We have a nine-year-old son who has just been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). We were told from the time he was three that he was just “strong-willed.” How can a parent or professional tell the difference between a “strong-willed child”...
Lifelines
Playing a musical instrument has many advantages beyond making harmonious sounds. From boosting cognitive performance to providing an outlet for emotional expression, playing an instrument can be a powerful tool for enhancing mental and emotional well-being. So,...
Screen Time
I absolutely love Halloween night when I get to sit on my front porch, feel a chill in the air (fingers crossed), and see our neighborhood come alive with visitors. There comes a point each Halloween when the crowds grow so big that they take over the streets,...
Feature Articles
October is here, and for live music lovers from around the world, October in Austin means the Austin City Limits Music Festival. For two weekends our airport is bustling and Zilker Park is overflowing with happy festivalgoers. Some people assume ACL isn’t a place for...
Austin in Action
AUSTIN, Texas, — Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, home organization experts behind The Home Edit, a part of Hello Sunshine, which is a division of Candle Media, today announced that Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC), America’s Most Trusted® Home...
Austin in Action
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Good news for SNAP customers in Austin! Double Up Food Bucks Texas (DUFB TX) is now available at Randalls (2025 W Ben White Blvd.), offering an exclusive opportunity to stretch individuals’ and families’ food budgets while enjoying fresh, nutritious...
Then and Now
Many Austinites may remember the night of the Paramount Theatre’s 100th anniversary, celebrated in October 2015. That night, Patty Griffin played a sold-out show, and the air felt electric as officials relit the restored Paramount sign. It was a night for the...
