10th Annual Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair More than 30 Texas artists and craftsmen will exhibit paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other handmade works at the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Art Fair is celebrating its 10th year in Downtown … [Read more...]
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall COLLEGE STATION, TX (Mar. 29) – United Way of the Brazos Valley will host the 2nd Annual Bunny Book Bash, a free book giveaway, at Post Oak Mall the first two Saturdays in April: Apr. 6 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Apr. … [Read more...]
Southern Smash: Texas A&M
Southern Smash: Promoting Positive Body Image + Eating Disorder Awareness Southern Smash travels to Texas A&M University this upcoming Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to raise awareness surrounding eating disorders and to promote positive body image. The signature Scale Smash will take place at … [Read more...]
Dear Jen – Realtor Jen Zweiacker advises families on transition to a new home
Dear Jen: My husband has been a offered a position in Dallas and our family is about to begin the process of relocating and moving to a new home. My two youngest children are really anxious about moving from the only home they have ever known. Do you have any suggestions to make the transition … [Read more...]
The Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas Returns April 13th & 14th
The Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas Returns Everything’s bigger in Texas. The local festivals that take place in the Brazos Valley are no exception. The Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival returns this year, bigger and better than ever. On April 13th and 14th, the sweet town of … [Read more...]
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child Article By Jessica Monsell, CTW Features If the thought of leaving your new baby or toddler with a stranger all day gives you anxiety, you're in good company. According to Department of Labor statistics, as many as 70 percent of moms … [Read more...]
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time Article by | Hannah Holbrook I love being home. There’s something about getting home from a long day of work, unlocking your door, and kicking off your shoes that just makes you feel warm inside. Home is where you go to unwind and recharge. … [Read more...]
How early is too early for sports specialization?
How early is too early for sports specialization? By: Michael Connally, MD, Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station Kids are specializing in sports at increasingly earlier ages. There are more specialty teams and it’s not unheard of for kids to play sports … [Read more...]
GRAND OPENING: Howdy’s Pizza
Howdy’s Pizza The Pizza Joint with the Soul of a Texas BBQ Shack Pizza lovers, a new day has dawned in College Station and meal-time will never be the same. The long-awaited Howdy’s Pizza opened today (March 8th), and sent shockwaves of hope and wonder rippling through our community. Could it … [Read more...]
Let’s Take A Day Trip!
Fun Day Trips in the Brazos Valley Article By Hannah Holbrook School will be out before we know it! The kids will be at home, bored, and reminding you that there is nothing to do in Bryan/College Station. Never fear! At Brazos Family Magazine, we’ve taken the time to come up with some amazing day … [Read more...]
Picking a parenting style to suit your family
Picking a parenting style to suit your family Article By Erica Rodefer Winters | CTW Features Many parents start imagining what life with a baby will be like the second they see that second line appear on a pregnancy test. You’ve got nine months to decide on a name, a color scheme for the nursery, … [Read more...]
A Century of Girl Power
A Century of Girl Power Article courtesy of | Girl Scouts of Central Texas During the summer of 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, the thick weight of progress hung in the air, as stifling and undeniable as the August heat. Although American women still looked forward to eight long years without the right … [Read more...]
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist!
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist! Article Courtesy of Brazos Valley Pediatric Dentistry Taking care of your teeth is a crucial, but sometimes overlooked part of keeping yourself healthy. That’s why it’s essential that parents take their children to a pediatric dentist as soon as the first … [Read more...]
Let’s Play! Navigating childhood friendships
Let’s Play! Navigating childhood friendships Article courtesy of Caroline Fossi, CTW Features Whether it’s preschoolers playing tag on the playground or teens swapping stories at a sleepover, the school years are a key time for friendships to bloom. But with today’s busy lifestyles and the … [Read more...]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu Article Courtesy of the College Station Medical Center Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish … [Read more...]