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Keeping Infants Safe in Midst of Formula Shortages

steps you can take to ensure the safety of your infant’s formula
Are you affected by the current formula shortages? The Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture shares some steps you can take to ensure the safety of your infant’s formula.
By Birgit Sund on May 16, 2022

Back to Virtual-School List


Back in March, we couldn’t really prepare for remote learning, since nobody knew what to expect and what to prepare for. This time around it is different. I know exactly how to get ready and what to stock up on. Here’s my Back to Virtual-School List:
By Birgit Sund on August 4, 2020

German Christmas Traditions And How To Prepare For Christmas The German Way


Christmas is the most important and most celebrated holiday in Germany and is very much enjoyed by children and parents alike. However, the Holiday season and pretty much the entire month of December (even the last week of November) demands a lot from parents in Germany. Preparing for the festivities is very time consuming and due to extreme sugar consumption you’ll see more kids bouncing off the walls and driving their parents insane than in any other month – as the following Christmas traditions will attest.

By Birgit Sund on December 5, 2019

A Day for Moms Conference

A Day for Moms Conference - Conference to provide social, emotional and practical support for mothers with young children
Calling all Moms of littles!

Enjoy a fabulous day at the A Day for Moms Conference organized by the Mommie Support Network, where you will hang out with other moms, listen to inspirational speakers who understand the challenges of being a mom, and shop at our mom-friendly vendor booths!

Enjoy great music, food, door prizes, and fun activities in a loving, non-judgmental atmosphere.
By Birgit Sund on September 19, 2019

Does Your Child Have Difficulties Adjusting To School Or A New Environment?

Does your child have difficulties adjusting to school or being away from you? 

This is one of our favorite books: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn that may help your child ease his or her fears. 

The book is "for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance." Perfect for first day of school or back-to-school.

By Birgit Sund on August 17, 2018

MommyCon Austin 2017 - Parenting Conference For Parents And Parents-to-be

MommyCon is a nationwide parenting conference series with the goal of educating parents about the emotional and physical benefits of natural birthing, breastfeeding and babywearing. MommyCon travels to roughly ten events per year, creating and nurturing a community of like-minded parents and parents-to-be. And luckily, Austin's on their list!

Read on for details about the event and enter to win a pair of passes for you and a friend.

By Birgit Sund on May 24, 2017

Stay Safe Completing Internet Purchase Transactions Using Austin Safety Exchange Zones



Do you buy and sell items online on Facebook groups or sites like Craigslist, OfferUp or letgo? If so, have you ever heard or made use of "Safety Exchange Zones" many police stations have created to keep you safe during your transaction?

The idea of the "Safe Exchange Zone" is to provide a place where people can safely complete internet purchases and to cut down on potential fraud, theft, robberies, or violence that can be associated with these types of transactions.

Here's a list of Safety Exchange Zones in and around Austin.

By Birgit Sund on March 29, 2017

All We Want For Christmas Is….

... YOU!

We pretty much have everything we NEED, so all we’d LIKE for Christmas is for Live Grow Play Austin to continue to grow and to provide a helpful parenting and family resource created by parents for parents in and around Austin.

Here's how you can help your fellow Moms, Dads and caregivers.

By Birgit Sund on December 15, 2016

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