Austin in Action
As students head off to college this month, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced that local Austin, Texas-resident Dava Flowers has been...
Family Bucket List
Fact: To attract the business of parents with school-aged children, it’s best for restaurants to offer on-site fun for kids. And as parents in central Texas head out during the long summer months, they want to know their options. Here are three all-season restaurants...
Humor
In college, my pal, Martha, embarked on six weeks of The Red Diet. She ate only red and white foods, while red lights flashed on her tummy and drumming music blasted through the stereo. We chuckled watching her gobble up sirloin steaks (red meat), vanilla ice cream...
Family Matters
Q. My wife Marian and I are discussing when one or more of our kids ages 12, 8 and 6 can be left home alone and for what length of time. We also wonder how old a child has to be in order to be left in the car if one of us quickly runs into the store for one or...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Es agosto en Texas y eso solo puede significar una cosa: ¡hace muchísimo calor! Pero el sol se está poniendo un poco antes, y la ropa para el regreso a la escuela está aumentando. El cambio está en el (todavía caliente) aire. Veo dos campos de pensamiento sobre la...
Asuntos Familiares
P: Mi esposa, Marian, y yo discutimos sobre cuándo uno o más de nuestros hijos de 12, 8 y 6 años pueden quedarse solos en casa y por cuánto tiempo. También nos preguntamos qué edad tiene que tener un niño para poder dejarlo solo en el automóvil para que uno de...
Education
When it was time for my first baby to start kindergarten, I couldn’t believe the time had gone so quickly. How could this little person be ready to spend all day away from me in the big school? Was she actually ready? By the time my twins were kindergarten-bound, I...
Lifelines
What will you do if your child wants to start a gluten-free, paleo or vegan diet? Here are three steps to help discuss the choice with your child: Step 1. Find Out Your Child’s Motivation Before you react to the news, ask some questions to determine your...
Feature Articles
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents and tweens did not have a normal transition into middle school during 2020 and 2021. So, this fall maybe your child’s first real, in-person middle school experience, and that can feel overwhelming for both of you. As your...
Screen Time
I’ve been there. You’re packing for the summer car trip. You know that the destination will be amazing but the journey itself may present some challenges. So in order to keep the peace, you dole out the devices. Perhaps you embrace the moment for yourself with a...
