Asuntos Familiares
¿Su hijo tiene miedo o hace preguntas sobre los tiroteos en las escuelas? ¿Qué puede hacer para ayudar? P: Soy madre soltera de Lilly, de 8 años. Me preocupa que haya un tiroteo en su escuela como el de Uvalde. ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a Lilly a sentirse mejor cuando...
Screen Time
Rosie’s Rules premieres nationwide this month on PBS KIDS and it’s a big deal for us in Austin. It has been a long time since PBS KIDS had a show embedded in Mexican-American culture. Remember Maya & Miguel? How about Carrascolendas? If you peer in a little...
Lifelines
How do I test a smoke alarm to see if it’s working properly? Find the smoke alarm’s test button and press it. If working properly, you’ll hear a very loud beep. If the sound is weak or there isn’t a sound, it’s time to replace your batteries, or the whole device if...
Family Matters
Is your child fearful or asking questions about school shootings? What can you do to help? Q I’m a single mother for 8 year old Lilly. I worry that her school will have a shooting like the one in Uvalde. How can I help Lilly feel better about leaving home to go to...
Education
Preschool has long been the traditional pipeline into elementary school. For many families, COVID-19 created a scenario in which children missed out on preschool altogether and entered directly into kindergarten. In Texas, preschool is not mandatory, which begs the...
Recalls
Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio has recalled 31,000 of its children’s Hearmuff product. The earmuffs, which are designed to reduce sound, use AAA alkaline batteries which can rupture and burn a child’s ear. The US Consumer Products Safety Commission has reported...
Feature Articles
One of my favorite memories of autumn is going apple picking with my family. I was so enthralled by all the hidden treasures hanging in the orchard. I loved tasting the different varieties of apples and deciding which was my favorite. I especially cherished the warm...
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Austin in Action
The 46th annual Statesman Capitol 10,000, presented by Baylor Scott & White Health and scheduled for Sunday, April 16, 2023, is proud to name The Mike & Sherry Project as the returning race beneficiary. In addition to one dollar from every Cap10K registration...
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These Austin area museums feature family-friendly exhibits and activities, especially of interest to kids. Visit www.austinmuseums.org/about-austin-museum-day. Downtown Area Bob Bullock Texas State History Museumwww.thestoryoftexas.com Brush Square...
