Education
As tired parents of poor sleepers and early risers, my husband and I loved a good playground. We could find a bench, settle our weary bones and watch our kids enjoy being out in the fresh air. We might even occasionally rally to push a swing, accept a make-believe...
Films
Rated PG-13Starring Clint Eastwood, Eduardo Minett, Dwight Yoakam, Natalia TravenCritical Rating: 5 of 5Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 Among the many things I love about Clint Eastwood, chief among them is that he never makes the same movie twice. Even...
Humor
Fun fact. When Texans move back home after living abroad (abroad meaning anywhere but Texas), we often forget our main reason for leaving: the heat. When I moved back, lo 20+ years ago, I, too, had forgotten. So in early September, my boss attempted to comfort...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestra hija Olivia tuvo problemas en la escuela el año pasado en el primer grado. Este año estaba siguiendo el mismo patrón. Hace poco, su maestra nos sugirió que le hiciéramos una prueba y descubrimos que tiene dislexia. Me siento muy mal por no haber...
Family Matters
Q. Our daughter Olivia struggled with school last year in the first grade. This year was following the same pattern. Recently, her teacher suggested that we have her tested for a learning disability, and we found out that she has dyslexia. I feel terrible that I did...
Feature Articles
Whether you’re planning a nursery for a new baby, transitioning your toddler into a Big Kid Room, or redecorating a space for your tween or teen, the task can be daunting. You’ve studied HGTV, lost heaven-knows-how-many hours clicking through Houzz and made...
Austin in Action
The Ann Richards Marching Stars, the only all-female competitive marching band in the United States, was selected to perform in last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When the parade was postponed, they were invited to come in 2021. Stephen Howard, Ann Richards...
Austin in Action
virt September was proclaimed National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in 2012 to bring awareness to pediatric cancer, which remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 15. St. Jude, the only National Cancer Institute-designated...
Austin in Action
September marks Baby Safety Month and serves as a reminder for parents to brush up on their car seat knowledge. And according to new Chicco research,* 60% of parents plan to take more family road trips in the coming year, making it critical that the baby is safe in...
Austin in Action
Round Rock ISD’s COVID-19 testing site will open on September 13. The District, in partnership with Curative, will offer free COVID-19 testing for all community members in the parking lot at the Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, located at 5800 McNeil...
