Category: "Fit X Family" Articles

April 15, 2023
When our goal becomes “to tough up” our kids, we may unknowingly be negatively affecting their self-esteem. For sensitive children, understanding their self-esteem, self-control and temperament can be a huge factor in the sports...
February 24, 2023
Cooking is not only a viable life skill; it can also be a form of art — one that can keep kids entertained during school breaks or after class.  Many educational programs in Austin...
February 21, 2023
If you don’t already know, getting out of the house with a young child is always an ordeal and anything but relaxing. However, with a bit of planning and an exciting destination, Austinites can...
February 18, 2023
Golfing isn’t just for business associates or teens trying to get a college scholarship; it can be for the family, too! Golf can be an experience for the entire family, regardless of skill or...
February 9, 2023
Can you imagine having a new city every week or month as your classroom?  Worldschooling is a type of schooling where children are educated while traveling the world. This can be done through various...
February 6, 2023
Education around family nutrition sounded a lot like this when I was a child: “You’ve got to start eating more vegetables, or YOU WILL DIE!” I was that child who ate from three “food...
February 1, 2023
They’re not like regular dads; they’re COOL dads. Long gone are the days of daycare dads, hands-off diaper changing and absentee daddies. In Austin, we do things differently, and that includes parenting.  Austin Dads...
February 1, 2023
Gone are the days when children could ride their bikes and play with the neighbors till dusk on a school night; now their days are full of piano lessons and practice.  Most parents have...
February 1, 2023
Children today will never know a time when phones, computers, tablets and other devices weren’t a part of our daily lives.  According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, about 95% of teens are online. Additionally,...
February 1, 2023
Georgina Guerrero was picking up her son from preschool when she saw a couple of young students climbing a tree in the courtyard. Though it was an endearing sight, she had forgotten the last...
August 15, 2022
If you love the game of golf, you probably often dream about the day your children can join you on the course. And if you’re not a golfer, you may be thinking about whether...
August 12, 2022
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for a good reason. Aside from the vibrant art scene, Austin has many family-friendly athletic activities for children to enjoy. Here are seven...
August 11, 2022
With school just around the corner, it’s time to start looking into some after-school activities to keep your kids healthy and active. Whether you’re looking for a fun, new adventure for your kid, or...
August 9, 2022
Did you know that lifestyles learned in childhood have a much higher likelihood of remaining with that person well into adulthood? If play, sports, fitness, physical activity and healthy eating are a family’s priorities,...
August 8, 2022
Does the brutally hot Austin summer have you desperately searching for a cool and satisfying, yet healthy, treat for your kids? Smoothies are a great way to beat the heat and get some fruits,...
August 6, 2022
The heat of summer is still in full swing, but school is about to start, which means the fall sports activities are getting back to practice. I love fall — being back in the...
August 5, 2022
Migraines are something that no child or young adult should have to deal with alongside the already treacherous growing pains. According to the American Migraine Foundation, one in 10 children lives with migraine. A...
August 4, 2022
Finding quality activewear nearby is one thing, but finding it for kids is an entirely new hassle. Here is a list of the best local places to find your kids climbing shoes, fishing shirts,...
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