Windsor House Nannies celebrates International Nanny Training Day to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the importance of nanny training and its effect on quality care.
On Saturday, April 21st over 1,500 nannies in more than 35 cities as well as a few events overseas, will gather in their local communities at training events designed to meet their unique needs.
If you are or are considering becoming a nanny or caregiver, you don't want to miss this event.
By
Birgit Sund on April 10, 2018
The Mother of All Baby Showers (MOABS), the biggest and best event for ALL things pregnancy and parenting, is coming to Austin!
The event will take place during a baseball game at Dell Diamond on April 17 from 6pm-9pm, and your ticket to MOABS gets you a free ticket to the game too, so it’s an awesome deal. Find out more and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a VIP Couple ticket to the event.
By
Birgit Sund on April 9, 2018
Do you love horses and have always wanted to attend a fancy horsey-event? Well, here’s your chance: The Victory Cup Polo Match is coming to Austin on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 (and we can get you in for free…).
The Victory Cup Polo Match, which has been called “The Best Kentucky Derby Party in Texas” is a kid friendly and pet friendly annually event. Guests enjoy taking in the majesty of the horses, the sights of beautiful people and the thrill of heart pounding polo! Find out more and how to enter for a chance to win VIP and general admission tickets to the event.
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Birgit Sund on April 3, 2018
We’re glad to see so many inspiring young people standing up for themselves and others, and making the world a better place.
If you know a young girl between the age of 10 and 15, make sure she and her parents are aware of this event: Girls For Progress, a conference for girls who want to change the world.
By
Birgit Sund on March 27, 2018
You may have heard about the student-led movement March For Our Lives whose mission and focus it is to demand that a comprehensive and effective bill be immediately brought before Congress to address the gun violence issues that are rampant in our country.
On March 24, the kids and families of March For Our Lives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.
And so does Austin.
Here's everything you nee to know about March For Our Lives - Austin.
By
Birgit Sund on February 24, 2018
If you have a sweet tooth or two, or if you love to bake, or both, Austin Bakes needs you!
Austin Bakes is a group of bloggers, foodies, and local businesses, who are raising money for relief efforts and humanitarian aid following disasters both local and worldwide.
This Saturday, November 4th, 10am-2pm, Austin Bakes is hosting a citywide bake sale to provide funds to aid disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and earthquakes in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Virgin Islands, and the wildfires in California. Read on for details.
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Birgit Sund on November 2, 2017
Mark your calendars for October 28th for the Acton Children’s Business Fair, a one-day market that gives children the opportunity to discover their inner entrepreneur and showcase their very own businesses.
The event is organized by a team of passionate entrepreneurs, teachers, mentors, and parents, who want our children to learn about entrepreneurship in a practical and fun way, and is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of donors and volunteers. Read on for details.
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Birgit Sund on October 10, 2017
It’s Spooktober! While you and your little ones might still enjoy hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, and scarecrow stuffing, your big kids might be demanding something more, let’s say, “challenging” or “sophisticated”.
Well, here are a few ways to challenge them. Do you think they can handle them? If you're not too scared, read on...
By
Birgit Sund on October 3, 2017
Back-to-school shopping is NEVER over! Shop and save at the Twice Loved Fall Children's Consignment Sale, sponsored by Austin Parents of Multiples.
Twice Loved is open to all local families. You don't need multiples to shop or sell with them.
Save 75% or more on clothes, toys, books, baby gear, maternity items, and more. When and where? Click for details.
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Birgit Sund on September 28, 2017
Free Family-Friendly Event to Help You Find The Right School for Your Child
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably browsed through the 697 childcare providers in the Child Care category and/or the 385 schools in our Schools category of our kid- and family-friendly business directory before (if not, you can do so here).
Now, if you want to get some face time with some of those schools, get your questions answered, or get a feel how the schools operate on a daily basis, the upcoming Austin School Expo is a great opportunity to interact one-on-one with school administrators from public and private schools. Read on for details.
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Birgit Sund on September 27, 2017