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Is there an ADHD epidemic or are we just quick to label kids with symptoms?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its cousin attention-deficit disorder seem to be everywhere, right? If you have a kid in early elementary school, you probably are experiencing fellow...
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Kids in New Groove gets Hotel Van Zandt support
Kids in a New Groove, a local nonprofit that gives music lessons to kids in foster care, has received a $5,000 grant from the new Hotel Van Zandt. Kids In a New Groove music teacher Missy Hance coaches...
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Do you look like the new Barbie – curvy, tall or petite?
Barbie comes in four different body types. When Mattel announced today that it would start offering Barbies with four different body types, mothers and fathers around the world had their fingers...
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Going to school can be dangerous for kids that bike or walk
In Thursday’s opinion pages, Austin resident Sandy Silver writes about the need for dedicated bike lanes and why some people want to block them on Mesa Drive. You can read that here. Her argument is...
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5 ways seeing Peppa Pig Live! is just like seeing your favorite band
From this spot, in front of this stage, I have watched my favorite band play music that inspired me to the point that it brought me to tears. I have sung along with my eyes closed to lyrics that have...
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Thinking ahead to summer camp: 15 things to consider
Today, we’re all about putting together our annual summer camp guide at campguide.austin360.com. You can find last year’s guide there right now and look forthe new guide on Feb. 26. Here’s my list of...
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Rethink kids’ baby teeth: protect them now before the Tooth Fairy comes
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. About two years ago, I wrote a guide with some good advice to parents of young children about how to keep their baby teeth, and eventual adult...
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Planning ahead: Family events for March not to miss
I’ve spent the day putting together my calendar of family events in March. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Missing something? Email me at nvillalpando@statesman.com. Theater “James & the...
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Don’t have ADHD? Don’t take Adderall unless you like the ER
I’ve written a lot about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, this weekend, my Raising Austin column in the paper is about the 30 percent rise in the...
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See dinosaurs and more inside the new “Genesis Exhibit” at Texas Museum of...
A T. rex skull is part of “The Genesis Exhibit” at the Texas Museum of Science & Technology. Nicole Villalpando/American-Statesman A sabertooth cat ready to pounce. A Tyrannosaurus rex skull ready...
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New in children’s books: A Simon & Schuster division for Muslim themes, authors
The new Salaam Reads imprint logo. This morning, Simon & Schuster announced it will start a new imprint: Salaam Reads. It will have focus on stories that have Muslim characters or stories with...
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If you think you know a child who might be transgender, read “Raising Ryland”
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAHCqnux2fk&w=560&h=315] Hillary Whittington writes with raw honesty in her book “Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No...
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Partners in Parenting helps new Austin parents get needed support
The 3- and 4-month-old babies in the Newborn PIPSqueaks group could not be more different. Farryn sleeps like a champ at night and always has. Ada is much too busy enjoying laughing for that. Willy is...
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What are you doing for spring break in Austin? We’ve got ideas
There’s so many great things happening for kids during spring break, from South by Southwest events or inspired-events to inexpensive movies to special museum happenings. Check out our list of things...
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“Peter Rabbit Tales” production comes to Paramount Theatre for 150th birthday...
“Peter Rabbit Tales” will be at the Paramount Theatre on April 3. “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were — Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter.” Once upon a time, 150...
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Sarah Barnes’ book “Meredith & Me” wins Barbara Jordan Award
Sarah Barnes writes about her daughter, Meredith Hemphill, in “Meredith & Me.” Credit: Brenda Ladd Photograph Sometime American-Statesman columnist Sarah Barnes received notice yesterday that she...
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Looking ahead: Family events in April
I’ve spent the day putting together my list of family events for April. Have an event I’ve missed? Email me at nvillalpando@statesman.com. Find my March events here. Theatre “Peter Rabbit Tales” will...
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Want to see Pollyanna Theatre Company’s “Jamie Doesn’t Want to Take a Bath”?...
“Jamie Doesn’t Want to Take a Bath” will be on stage at the Long Center through April 9.Pollyanna Theatre Company Pollyanna Theatre Company‘s latest show for very young children (recommended for ages...
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Are there real kids behind KidzBop? Yes, we talk to Grant Knoche before tour...
Grant Knoche is part of KidzBop, which comes to town April 23. For years, you might have seen the KidzBop commercials on children’s television networks. KidzBop is up to album No. 31, which features...
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Are you ready for this? STAAR testing again
STAAR testing is once again upon us with fourth- and seventh-graders doing the writing portion today, fifth- and eighth-graders doing the math portion today and the reading portion Wednesday. I have a...
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