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Here's what we want you to do:

1.    Go to your Facebook page and count how many Facebook groups you’re a member of (we just did and stopped counting at 20).
2.    Then, try to remember what question you posted, what advice you gave, which post you liked, shared, or commented on, or which post you really liked but didn’t save.
3.    Now try to remember which group you were in to do any of the above.

Can’t remember? Can’t find it?

Sorry to have to break the news to you: You have Facebook Group Overload.

Good news is, there's a cure. Read on to find out more.

“I’m new to Austin and I’m looking for other Mama’s in the area.”
“We’re expecting and would love to meet up with other expecting parents.”
“Stay-at-home Dad is looking for other Dads to take the kids to fun places.”

Sounds familiar? Maybe you’re transitioning from "your normal life" to a life with children. Or you’re a stay-at-home Mom or Dad who’s looking for things to do with your kids during the week. Or you’re a working Mom or Dad that would like to meet up with other parents and kids on the weekends. Or you’re new to the 512 and just want to socialize and interact with other Moms and Dads.

Whatever you’re looking for, do not despair, my friends. We’ve just added the category Play Groups / Mom Groups / Dad Groups to our directory which currently lists 119 groups and will help you get connected.

BabyEarth will be hosting its semi-annual Baby University Event on Saturday, November 5th from 9am-3pm. Baby University is geared toward expectant couples and new parents. The day will be full of educational seminars, hands on workshops, and an interactive Q&A session. Each attendee will receive a gift bag and be entered to win great raffle prizes!

Read on for details about the event and on how to win one of two free tickets.

This is our first Kindergarten experience and so far we love our school. Teachers are great, facilities are safe, drop-off and pick-up is not bad at all (we expected worse). Plus, the school does lots of fun stuff that makes kids (at least our Kindergartner) look forward to going to school even more:

Our school does that fun thing where Kindergartners are “Queen for a Day” or “King for a Day”. They get to wear a crown and the entire class draws the queen or king. The teacher binds the drawings into a book and the queen or king can take the book home with her/him.

The book is adorable and we got a good laugh out of it. Plus, there are quite some little Picassos in her class, check it out.

Bye-bye 100s, adios 90s, hello 80s! Fall has finally arrived in Texas. Perfect time and temperature to visit our four-legged- two-legged, feathery, or scaly friends or take a field trip to our beautiful farms in and around Austin.

Activities and things to do:

We are giving away a $25 gift certificate and 2 Prime Time Presale passes to Just Between Friends Williamson County at the Premier Athletic Complex in Leander.

Consign, shop, enjoy appearances from princesses for the kids and a professional juggler. Read more...

Love museums?

Love free?

Then you’ll love Austin Museum Day. On Sunday, September 18, 2016, more than 35 history, science, culture, and art museums open their doors to visitors at no charge. Enjoy special programming, guided exhibition tours, hands-on activities, and more.

Participating museums:

As we all know there’s tons of stuff to do in the 512, whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter. However, visiting some of those fun places can certainly leave a hole in your wallet. Especially if you’re familiar with questions like “Oh, that was so much fun, can we do that again? PLEEEAAAASE?” or if you’re simply trying to save some money.

So, the POGO Pass may just be the right thing for you. Read on for details.

Remember all the questions you had before and shortly after giving birth to your first (or second, or third, or ...) child?

Which Hospital or Birthing Center is right for us? How can I find a good Doula or Midwife? Which Birth Prep and Breastfeeding Class should we go to? What if I need a Lactation Consultant? Are there any Mom or Playdate Groups in my area? The questions seem endless...

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