Austin in Action
The Austin Parks Foundation (APF), Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), Neighborhood Partnering Program (NPP), and Highland Neighborhood Association (HNA) are proud to announce a new fitness area at TA Brown Neighborhood Park located in District 4 is now...
Austin in Action
Through June 30th Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. is partnering with local Austin animal rescue, Austin Pets Alive!, for their Rescue Roast initiative. This means that 100% of all profits from the sale of the Rescue Roast blend will go toward funding Austin Pets...
Films
Jack’s Top Films (Through the Years) For nearly 19 years, I’ve had the great privilege of serving as Austin Family’s film columnist. As I move forward with other endeavors, I’m sad to say that this month’s column will be my last. I will truly miss contributing to...
Media Review
Kids are innately curious. Have you ever counted how often your child asks, “Why?” Try it if you dare. Research shows that children ask approximately 100-200 questions daily. Explore these kids’ science-focused podcasts to keep your head from spinning and find some...
Austin in Action
You might think finding a guidebook focusing solely on the best kid-friendly venues in Austin would be easy. But you would be wrong. That’s why Annette Lucksinger, former Austin Family Magazine editor wrote her own guidebook, called “Exploring Austin with...
Feature Articles
How do smart parents determine the best time to give their child a smartphone? Is the “Wait Until 8th” approach best, or should the decision be based on factors other than age? No matter where you land in the debate, one thing is certain – smartphones are here...
Family Matters
Q We have three children, and of course when we die, they will inherit whatever we have left. We don’t have a lot of money, property or things to will to anyone, so why would we need wills? What does a will cost? A The most precious things you have are your...
Asuntos Familiares
Hace poco vi un anuncio de un abogado que se ofrecía a ayudar a las familias a hacer un testamento. Empecé a preguntarme si mi esposa y yo necesitamos testamentos y, de ser así, ¿por qué? Tenemos tres hijos y, por supuesto, cuando fallezcamos, ellos heredarán lo que...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Uno de los resultados más sorprendentes de la era de Internet es la capacidad de investigar en profundidad a personas y lugares de todo el mundo. Tenemos fácil acceso a Google Earth, sitios web de viajes, YouTube, y buenos sitios informativos como enciclopedias...
Lifelines
Many parents don’t pay much attention to their child’s sugar consumption. Sugary foods and beverages are everywhere in our day-to-day lives. We celebrate academic achievements with a trip to the bakery or reward eating vegetables with a brownie. Birthday...
