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How to handle Halloween with food allergies
Halloween can be one of those tough holidays for children with food allergies or diabetes. This orange plastic pumpkin filled with candy presents a problem for kids with food allergies.Thinkstock Two...
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12 days of Halloween: Something festive to do in Austin with families, each day
Thursday, Oct. 20 The Austin Zoo puts on Boo at the Zoo. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN Austin Recreation Center Halloween Carnivals. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Metz. Sweet Berry Farm fall fun. The...
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Theater review: Zach Theatre’s “Charlotte’s Web” puts bluegrass spin on E.B....
“Charlotte’s Web” is at Zach Theatre through Dec. 3. Winnie Hsia from Sky Candy plays Charlotte. Kirk Tuck “Terrific,” “Radiant,” “Humble,” “Some Pig.” These words, which the character of Charlotte...
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So much fun stuff to do in Austin with kids this weekend, Oct. 21-23
Of course, we’ll be at the Taylor Swift concert, but if you aren’t heading to Circuit of the America’s here’s some other things to do with the family this weekend: Friday Monstober: Frankenfigures. 4...
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American Academy of Pediatrics gets rid of two-hour limit to screen time in...
Ben Villalpando got his first cellphone when he was 11. Parents, listen up. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ media use policy just got a little easier to understand and probably a little easier to...
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Emily Roberts to tell girls “Express Yourself” at We Are Girls Conference
Emily Roberts is the founder of The Guidance Girl website and the author of “Express Yourself.” Emily Roberts created her website The Guidance Girl and her book “Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide...
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Zilker Tree, Turkey Trot, Chuy’s Parade: So much to do in November for Austin...
Fill up your family dance card with these fun family events in November: Events Girls Empowerment Network offers the We Are Girls Conference Nov. 5. We Are Girls Conference For girls third through...
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Get ready for a spooky weekend for Austin families, Oct. 28-30
This is one of those great weekends for families in Austin. So much is happening — a lot of it geared toward Halloween. Take a look at our list. Friday Bullock Museum. Spooktacular. Come dressed in...
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New American Academy of Pediatrics sleeping recommendations for infants:...
Earlier this week, we wrote about the new screen time recommendations the American Academy of Pediatrics presented at its national conference. Babies should always sleep alone, on their back and in a...
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Is there a link between pregnancy and stroke? Yes, says new study
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s neurology site looked at the incidence of stroke by age and gender and how it might relate to pregnancy. It looked at patients...
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It’s Halloween!!! Be safe out there
Are you ready to go trick-or-treating? Be safe on the trail.Thinkstock It’s going to be a great, warm night for trick-or-treating. Here are some safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics:...
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Book fest, nature center, girl power and more family things to do this...
Whew! There is so much happening this weekend for families. Pick and choose your adventure. Friday Texas Museum of Science & Technology Star Party. Every Friday in November, look at the stars in...
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How to talk to your kids about the election results
Liv Gjestvang, right, has her kids Solveig Applegate, left, and Karsten Applegate help with voting in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete Associated Press If you woke up today in shock or in excitement (if...
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Looking for things to do with your kids this weekend? See our calendar for...
We’ve got some fun days ahead at our local museums, book stores and more. Friday Texas Museum of Science & Technology Star Party. Every Friday in November, look at the stars in the parking lot. 8...
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How to keep the family harmony this Thanksgiving
Gathering multigenerations of family members under one roof for Thanksgiving and beyond can be stressful. Carolyn Rosenblatt, a nurse and attorney focusing on elder law, wrote the book “The Family...
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Win a copy of “Kubo” for the Thanksgiving break
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-6qJzeb3A&w=560&h=315] Some movies come to theaters and seem like they are gone in a blink. “Kubo and the Two Strings” is one of them. Yet, the review...
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Find your family fun this weekend in Austin, Nov. 18-20
So much good stuff happening this weekend. Pick your fun with these ideas: Friday Texas Museum of Science & Technology Star Party. Every Friday in November, look at the stars in the parking lot. 8...
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Looking for family holiday fun for Thanksgiving week in Austin? Find our list
Oh, it could be a long week next week. Many schools are out all week, and we know families are looking for things to fill those days. Time to get inspired by the upcoming holidays with these...
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A real Cinderella story from the girl who will play Ella at Bass Concert Hall
Tatyana Lubov plays Ella in “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” Carol Rosegg Tatyana Lubov has her own Cinderella story. The Cottage Grove, Wisc.-native stars in the modern adaptation of...
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Plan ahead for family fun in December in Austin
So many great things to do next month. Check out our calendar. Events The Trail of Lights opens Dec. 10 in Zilker Park. American-Statesman Staff Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. Hayride, pick your own tree,...
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