With public pools closed, but the heat of summer still lingering, there’s nothing more refreshing than a run through the newly opened Town Lake Park fountains. Babies, toddlers, and big kids love to jump, run, and attempt to “catch” shooting water that sprays up out of the jets. The fountain area is semi-enclosed by new trees and granite walls. The base of each wall contains a small wading pool that makes a great splashing area for little crawlers. The park also includes an open meadow area (adjacent to the Palmer Event Center), a trail around a decorative pond, and a sidewalk labyrinth that leads up to an observation hill which is topped with a big in-ground stone map of Texas.
One thing to note, there is not much shade so apply sunscreen and pack a snack, the kiddos will want to stay a while! Directions: Take South Lamar, turn left (east) on Barton Springs, and left onto Dawson. Park in the lot by the grassy hills (you will drive into the Dougherty Arts Center parking area). Clean public restrooms are available.
25%-75% OFF maternity clothing, baby gifts, fabric and furnishings. Thursday, September 20th-Saturday September 22nd 1003 west 34th street 512-458-2565
Sunday, September 23rd, don’t miss the last day of the feature exhibit, The Big Game. You’ll find jumbo chess, checkers, sudoku, 3-ft. games like Jenga and Connect Four and much more. Enjoy other exhibit favorites such as Funstruction Zone, Austin Kiddie Limits, Creation Station, Kid Metro, and more.
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St.
BOLD Women of Austin present Karen Brody's hit play, Birth, followed by a Talkback with area birth professionals. Saturday, September 29th, 7:00pm and Sunday, September 30th, 2:00pm
Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave. tickets available at www.austinkulayoga.com
Birth is a play based on over one hundred interviews Karen Brody conducted with mothers across America who gave birth between 2000-2004. It tells the true stories of 8 women painting a portrait of how low-risk, educated women are giving birth in America today. Moving between first-person monologues, some dialogue, and the voices these women heard on the day they gave birth, Birth confronts, what City Lights Theater Company has called, "The naked truth about childbirth in America."
Public performances benefiting Texans for Midwifery-Austin
Birth On Labor Day is a global movement to make maternity care mother-friendly by raising awareness of maternity care issues, raising money for organizations working to make maternity care mother friendly, and validating mothers' birth experiences in all communities world wide, through the use of the arts.
Every September women come together to promote Education, Truth, & Action toward mother-friendly maternity care.
TheatreworksUSA's Seussical
Saturday, September 29th 11:00am & 1:00pm
Join the adventures of Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters on a magical musical tale of wonder in Seussical produced by theatreworksUSA. "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks' largest-scale productions to date! Two performances-11:00 & 1:00 One World Theatre. Call 512-32-WORLD for tickets 7701 Bee Caves Road Austin, TX 78746 (512) 329-6753
Next week is Nanny Recognition Week (Sept. 23th-30th)
Thank your Nanny! National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is a week during which families, businesses, and the media are encouraged to focus on the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of families, and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for. One local agency, Nannies From the Heart, is pampering their nannies with a full week of pampering, parties, and praise in their honor. For ideas on how to recognize your nanny and show your appreciation click here.
Nominate your nanny!
Babyscoopaustin.com wants to recognize an outstanding Austin nanny. We know how important they are to your family. Send an e-mail to Scoop@babyscoopaustin.com explaining why you love your nanny and why she is so special. We will choose an outstanding nanny and announce the winner in
next week's newsletter. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a pedicure from Babyscoopaustin.com!
BSA’s dot-com of the week: www.earthmamaangelbaby.com
What do women do when they need advice about breastfeeding, diaper rash, morning sickness, and heartburn? They call mama! That’s why Mama created Earth Mama Angel Baby®, the only line of 100% natural skin and body care products to support the entire birth process: pregnancy, labor, postpartum and c-section recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and even the loss of a baby. Pure, natural products and gifts for pure, natural mamas and babies!
Please vote for this week’s Mommy Knows Best poll: favorite kid-friendly restaurants
POST SCOOP! Don’t forget to post a question, make a request or coordinate a play-date on our Baby Scoop Austin Forum. Just register a username and password, then check in daily for announcements, messages, and of course a little “momradery”
GOT SCOOP? Send us your ideas suggestions and requests to scoop@babayscoopaustin.com
“To be in your child’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.” Author unknown.
With public pools closed, but the heat of summer still lingering, there’s nothing more refreshing than a run through the newly opened Town Lake Park fountains. Babies, toddlers, and big kids love to jump, run, and attempt to “catch” shooting water that sprays up out of the jets. The fountain area is semi-enclosed by new trees and granite walls. The base of each wall contains a small wading pool that makes a great splashing area for little crawlers. The park also includes an open meadow area (adjacent to the Palmer Event Center), a trail around a decorative pond, and a sidewalk labyrinth that leads up to an observation hill which is topped with a big in-ground stone map of Texas.
One thing to note, there is not much shade so apply sunscreen and pack a snack, the kiddos will want to stay a while! Directions: Take South Lamar, turn left (east) on Barton Springs, and left onto Dawson. Park in the lot by the grassy hills (you will drive into the Dougherty Arts Center parking area). Clean public restrooms are available.
