Austin in Action
In late September, Austin Smiles took a team of 36 volunteers– both medical and non-medical on its third medical missions trip to Guatemala since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In just one week, the team was able to triage 57 patients, perform 44...
Austin in Action
At just five years old, Savannah Fulton is an entrepreneur and business owner. She lives in Manor, TX where she runs her small business, “Savannah’s Snack Shoppe.” She is the winner of the Junior Pitch competition, put on by the Governor’s Commission for Women....
Austin in Action
Young women from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are living up to their school’s mission. This fall several students have been awarded grants, opportunities and distinctions. Junior Amrutha C. was one of 50 students selected from 25 countries...
Then and Now
Whether or not you typically run marathons over the holidays, the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is a beloved Austin tradition. Since 1991, Austinites have gathered the morning of Thanksgiving to spend quality time together and to work up a healthy appetite getting in...
Family Bucket List
There are so many family-friendly things to do in Austin all year round, but I think November and December are my favorite time of year. It’s usually warm enough outside that you can enjoy spending time outdoors to experience the magic of the season. Here are three...
Asuntos Familiares
Q. Mi esposa y yo tenemos, cada uno, un hijo de matrimonios anteriores que viven con nosotros (uno de 14 y el otro de 12 años de edad). También tenemos dos hijos de nuestro matrimonio (uno de 4 y otro de 9 meses). Todos los niños compiten por nuestra atención. Se...
Feature Articles
The doctor says your son has Celiac Disease. Or you’ve finally determined that your daughter feels a whole lot better when she doesn’t eat dairy. Or maybe you and your family are slated to share a Thanksgiving meal with friends who eat completely grain free. ...
Screen Time
With the proliferation of digital devices and the program options available on them, it has become easy for everyone to retreat to their own corner with their own media. This became absolutely necessary during the pandemic, when parents had to rely on kids being...
Lifelines
Reevaluate Your Child’s Sleep Needs When You Reset Your Clock Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 6 and we must set our clocks back one hour. Although we don’t actually lose an hour of our day, it may feel like it for parents who have trouble getting their...
Family Matters
Q. My wife and I each have a child from previous marriages living with us (ages 14 and 12). We also have two children from our marriage (ages 4 and 9 months). The kids all compete for attention from us. They fight with each other over such things as TV time,...
