Media Review
This Valentine’s Day, let’s look at two stories about the most crucial (and potentially contentious) relationship in your child’s life – the one they have with their siblings. For those welcoming a new infant into the family, Jessika von Innerebner’s...
Education
Middle school is a time of great change for kids as they leave behind a relatively sheltered fifth grade experience for larger classes, less time with a primary teacher and more homework. Stir in hormones and bodies that seem to change shape overnight and you...
Family Matters
Q How do you deal with a child who doesn’t want a baby brother or sister? Nate, our current and only child, is four years old. When we told Nate that we’re having a baby, he said, “I hate the baby. I don’t want one.” We’ve told Nate what a good big brother he will be...
Family Bucket List
As parents, we sometimes over-complicate things when it comes to activities with our kids, especially for infants and toddlers. In the name of “learning” and “education,” we often forget that some of the most basic things can be the most instructive…and the...
Lifelines
New Parents: The Wrong Advice About Infant Sleep Could Be Deadly Even after the successful “Back to Sleep” campaign decades ago, about 3,500 babies still die each year from sleep-related deaths in the United States. To help reduce these infant deaths, the...
Feature Articles
You’ve received a positive pregnancy test, and it’s time to prepare for the new baby’s arrival. Expecting a baby is an incredibly exciting time. Over the next nine months you will arrange the nursery, buy a car seat, pick out baby clothes and purchase baby gear...
Austin in Action
Five schools in the Round Rock Independent School district were recently recognized for having outstanding counseling programs on campus. The counseling programs at Laurel Mountain and Spicewood elementary schools as well as Canyon Vista, Grisham and Pearson Ranch...
Austin in Action
For parents with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the holidays can be a very emotional and extra stressful time of year. To bring some cheer to weary families and caregivers, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to the NICU at Ascension Seton...
Feature Articles
Welcome to Austin! We’re happy you’re here. Kick off your oxfords and slip on some flip-flops. Austin wears its laid-back vibe year-round and likes its fun al-fresco. It’s a family and pet-friendly city that embraces, food, music and little bit of the weird. Read on...
Family Bucket List
The post-holiday lull doesn’t have to be so blue; there are plenty of activities and places to explore with the family around Austin, including these unique eateries. From way North Austin down to way South Austin, it’s always fun to explore new culinary treats with...
