What to ask at Meet the Teacher event >
This week, many elementary schools have Meet the Teacher events. The folks at Edutopia website have compiled a list of 19 meaningful questions to ask your child’s…
How to take a great first day of school photo >
The first day of school is just around the corner. Wednesday kids in the Bastrop, Lake Travis and a few other districts head back. Thursday, it’s Round…
Eating late at night could put you at risk for cancer, study finds >
What time of day you eat could make a difference when it comes to cancer. A new study of from Spain that was done from 2008-2013…
Shopping for back to school this tax-free weekend? Check out what we found >
Every year, we go shopping. We go shopping for back-to-school clothes in July for our back-to-school section. This year, we shopped for 10 different kids at…
Shopping for back to school this tax-free weekend? Pick up diapers for Austin Diaper Bank >
Tax-free weekend is almost here. Friday-Sunday, you can get most clothing and school supplies tax-free. That’s an 8.25 percent savings. You know what you can also…
Help shy, socially awkward kids head back to school >
For those extroverted kids, going back to school can be exciting: Tons of friends to see again. New ones to make. Things to look forward to…
Before school starts, find family fun in Austin, Aug. 10-12 >
For some of you, this is the last weekend before school starts. Others of you have more time, yet still the summer is dwindling. Find something…
Where are you shopping for back to school? Check out where the crowds will be >
A new survey from commercial real estate firm JLL asked 1,000 parents how they plan to shop for back to school How much will they spend?…
Get kids with food allergies ready for back to school with these tips >
When your kid has a food allergy, diabetes or another life-threatening condition, back to school can be stressful. What will happen if your kid with a…
Austin school district, health officials warn parents about West Nile virus >
Last night, we got this message from Austin Public Health and Austin Independent School District: In recent weeks, Austin Public Health has seen an increase in…
