Austin is filled with different events around Halloween. This article looks at a few of the annual halloween hotspots in Austin.

For special occasions or just because, designer childrens clothes are fun way to jumpstart your baby’s fashion sense.

Children's ride on toys - my recollections and new ideas about the best toy vehicles.

Once you find a couple killer children’s boutiques, you will be hooked as they constantly are getting fresh products into their online stores.

Going on that first holiday with a new baby scares most parents. It doesn't have to be so stressful. By keeping baby's happiness and well-being in mind, you can experience a relaxing and fun holiday with your baby.

At a time when many teenagers respond destructively to stress, one girl fights back with words.

Austin's celebration of the unofficial city mascot.

Finding the right baby gift for that special mama is no simple task.

So important to remember mom when selecting babies gifts, styles should compliment her as well as the new baby.

Give the new mommy in your life something she will adore, personalize your gift with special names, symbols, date or designs of significance.

Austin has a number of different parks. This article looks at the famed Zilker Park.

The Austin Children's Museum is located in downtown Austin. This article describes some of the events at the Austin Children's Museum.

With the economy dragging and causing families everywhere to tighten the purse strings, many people feel constrained to being content with less expensive versions of just about everything. The reality is, that while it is always a smart choice to conserve, opting for the cheaper route is often times more costly in the long run. From poor quality, cheap food choices to economical clothes and household items, many people ending spending more money on more frequent replacements or incurring additional costs associated with opting for the more for less strategy.

It’s everyone's fear - the fussy baby who requires constant attention. You can't put him down, talk on the phone, or cook dinner. Often times these babies don't nap or sleep for long stretches of time, making it even more taxing on you. Here are some tips to help you distract and entertain your fussy baby and preserve some sanity.

Head Injuries in ChildrenA head injury can be deceptively dangerous. What may seem to be an innocent head ache may be something more. Conversely, something which you think looks fatal maybe nothing at

On July 1, 2007, a new government law was passed by the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) that mandated the use of flame retardant chemicals (FRC’s) in all consumer mattresses sold in America, including crib mattresses. All mattresses sold in America, including natural, and organic mattresses have to comply with this new law. The purpose of this law is to reduce the risk of fire injury…however, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that many of these FRC’s are questionable at best, and potentially toxic at worst. The most common chemicals being used in all new mattresses (including crib mattresses) are Boric Acid (the active ingredient in roach killer) Antimony (similar to arsenic – a known poison), and Silicon (a respiratory irritant). Under the mew law, a consumer can get a chemical and toxin free mattress by having a Dr. prescription. This is advisable for new babies, because these flame retardant chemcials have been associated with SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome.

When your teenager first gets their driver's license, it is a very exciting time for them. For parents, on the contrary, it can be a time filled with stress and worry.

Teen drivers, especially male teen drivers, are an extremely high risk group. While parents want to believe their children when they tell them that they are driving safely, it is not always wise to do so.

There are many policies in place to help deal with teen driving safety issues. Some of these policies include graduated licenses, teen safety programs and driver education programs. In addition, parents can set a good example for teens.

PovertyThis poverty is most visually represented by the various favelas, slums in the country's metropolitan areas and remote upcountry regions that suffer with economic underdevelopment and below-par

Each year thousands of children and young adults are killed or seriously injured in automobile accidents, and many could be saved by practicing simple safety precautions such as using a seatbelt.

Outdoor toys are a great way to stimulate your kids and hopefuly at a time where childhood obesity is on the rise there is no better time to encourage your kids to be active.

Outdoor toys are a great way to encourage your children to have safe fun in the garden. Sandpits and climbing frames help kids to develop a sense of adventure and independence.

Wooden toys are a great way to kick start your childs growth and development. These simple toys have been proven to beat electronic learning toys at stimulating a child's mental and physical development.

With the increase in timber prices and the reduction in the number of manufacturers, wooden toys may not be as cheap as their plastic counterparts but do they represent better value to your children?