Family Bucket List
Now that fall weather is on the horizon, you may be wondering where you can take your kids and your canine companions to enjoy the outdoors. Luckily, Austin is a fantastically pet-friendly city, so there are plenty of off-leash spots for your furry friends to...
Lifelines
Do you take your shoes off before entering your home? This practice is currently more prevalent in the United States than you might think. A CBS News Poll conducted in May 2023 revealed that more than six out of ten U.S. adults don’t wear shoes inside their...
Education
Parenting comes with a giant helping of second-guessing and a large dose of pressure to get things “right.” Nowhere else is this truer than in process of helping your child on his academic journey. One question that parents sometimes must consider is whether...
Family Matters
Q Recently I read an article about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The article emphasized that she possessed great self-confidence throughout her life. I have a five-year-old daughter. What should I do (or not do) as a parent to build up my daughter’s...
Screen Time
This month, we start with a question from a parent: “I thought I was doing the right thing by reducing video time and steering my child to more interactive content like games and academic skills practice. However, I’ve noticed that my child doesn’t seem to be...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Este mes, comenzamos con una pregunta de una madre: “Estaba pensando que estaba haciendo lo correcto al tratar de reducir el tiempo de video y llevar a mi hijo a contenido más interactivo como juegos y práctica de habilidades académicas. Sin embargo, noté que...
Asuntos Familiares
P: Recientemente, leí un artículo sobre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. El artículo enfatizó que ella poseía una gran confianza en sí misma durante toda su vida. Tengo una hija de cinco años. ¿Qué debo hacer (o no hacer) como padre para aumentar la confianza en sí mismo...
Austin in Action
The Texas Autism Council reports that autism is the most prevalent disorder in Texas. With that in mind, Texas ABA Centers has expanded its services to families throughout Texas. Effectively immediately, Texas ABA Centers will now accept client applications for...
KidZone
If there’s one look that stays in style no matter the decade, it’s tie-dye! Follow these easy steps to make a colorful tie-dye shirt with your kids. Materials you’ll need: Three-gallon bucket Glass jar with a tight-sealing lid Rubber gloves Measuring spoon...
Feature Articles
We all know that pets become part of the family when they enter our homes, but beyond simply being a loving pet, animals can also serve as therapeutic tools for children struggling with emotional issues like anxiety and depression. Such pets are referred to as...
