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I have four children. My eldest is 12 and autistic. He focuses on a narrow set of interests, loves video games, and avoids participating in family activities. Doing things as a family is important to me. Do you have recommendations for how our family ...

P. Tengo cuatro hijos. El mayor tiene 12 años y es autista. Se centra en un conjunto limitado de intereses, le encantan los videojuegos y evita participar en las actividades familiares. Para mí, es importante hacer cosas en familia. ¿Tiene alguna recomendación sobre cómo nuestra familia pu...

Spring in Austin brings bluebonnets, warm sunshine, and plenty of outdoor fun for families. It also brings something less welcome: pollen. Central Texas is famous for intense seasonal allergies, and spring can be especially difficult for children whose eyes, noses, and immune syst...

When our family moved to Texas in late August 2015, the landscape did not exactly win us over. The grass was faded from the summer heat, the trees looked tired, and the air felt heavy enough to wear. If it were possible to water plants with perspiration, we would have kept the ...

While it might be hard to find a month when Austin does not hold a festival, April offers some particularly kid-friendly options. Pack sunscreen, a picnic blanket, and possibly a kite, swimsuit, and hearing protection, and head to the parks for free festival fun.

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