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Popular magazines repeatedly tout Austin as one of the best cities to raise a family. YNN Lifestyle Reporter/Anchor and Parenting Blogger, Jennifer Borget brings her passion for parenting to your living room. She introduces you to parenting experts, authors, business owners and everyday moms and dads that know what it’s like to raise a child in Central Texas. Growing Up Texas airs Thursdays on YNN.




Battling summer boredom

Growing Up Texas -- Sometimes summer can brew boredom for kids. Find out tips to battle the summer blues in this “Growing Up Texas.”

Battling summer boredom

05/23/2013 11:56 AM

Snoring could be disrupting your child’s sleep

Growing Up Texas: Ten percent of children snore, and it can affect their sleep pattern. Find out how to tell if your child is suffering from disruptive sleep in this “Growing Up Texas.”

Snoring could be disrupting your child’s sleep

05/16/2013 02:14 PM

Growing Up Texas: Doctor visits

Get the most out of your child’s doctor visits. Grab some tips in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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05/09/2013 03:47 PM

Growing Up Texas: Tackling childhood obesity

Tackling childhood obesity is tough, but there are some small steps your family can take to achieve an active lifestyle. Find out more in this “Growing Up Texas.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span> Tackling childhood obesity

05/02/2013 12:13 PM

Growing up Texas: National Infant Immunization Week

In honor of National Infant Immunization Week, pediatrician Ari Brown explains the importance of getting your children vaccinated.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing up Texas: </em></span>National Infant Immunization Week

04/26/2013 01:18 PM

Growing Up Texas: Soothing a fussy baby

Find out some tips on how to soothe a fussy baby in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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04/11/2013 10:45 AM

Growing Up Texas: Breastfeeding challenges

Get some tips on starting the breastfeeding process in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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04/04/2013 02:48 PM

Growing Up Texas: Childbirth on the horizon

Pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown shares tips for before and after childbirth in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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03/28/2013 02:34 PM

Growing Up Texas: Donating cord blood

Donating cord blood can help save the lives of babies all around the world. Find out about a partnership with St. David’s Medical Center and the Texas Cord Blood Bank in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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03/21/2013 04:14 PM

Growing Up Texas: How to enjoy SXSW with the whole family

This week on "Growing Up Texas," Nicole Basham, writer for LiveMom.com suggests some family friendly ways to enjoy South by Southwest.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span>How to enjoy SXSW with the whole family

03/14/2013 11:42 AM

Growing Up Texas: Ideas for spring break activities

In this "Growing Up Texas," YNN's Jennifer Borget meets with Rebecca Darling of R We There Yet Mom? to discuss things you can do with your kids over spring break.

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03/07/2013 11:29 AM

Growing Up Texas: Zilker Kite Fest

The 84th annual Zilker Kite Festival kicks off this Sunday. Find out what special family fun is in store this year.

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02/28/2013 03:12 PM

Growing Up Texas: Benefits of consignment shopping

In this "Growing up Texas," YNN's Jennifer Borget stopped by local consignment shop Lil Green Beans to hear about the advantages of consignment shopping for new parents.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span>Benefits of consignment shopping

02/21/2013 06:26 PM

Growing Up Texas: Encouraging your kid in the kitchen

Picky eaters and curious kids can lead to frustration in the kitchen, but channeling a child’s curiosity can help the situation. YNN's Jennifer Borget sat down with a local author who wrote a book helping parents to encourage their kids in the kitchen.

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02/14/2013 08:25 PM

Growing Up Texas: Taste and See Healthy Baby Foods

Get a crash course in feeding your baby healthy and organic foods. Find out more in this “Growing Up Texas.”

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span> Taste and See Healthy Baby Foods

02/07/2013 11:06 AM

Growing Up Texas: Talking head lice

Head lice plagues many Central Texas families several times a year. "Fairy Lice Mother" Stacy Pomerantz showed YNN's Jennifer Borget how to inspect for lice and answered some frequent questions parents have.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span> Talking head lice

01/27/2013 01:19 PM

Growing Up Texas: 12 New Year's resolutions

Have trouble sticking to those healthy New Year’s resolutions? Try a little at a time. Find out more in this “Growing Up Texas."

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01/10/2013 11:10 AM

Growing Up Texas: Little Helping Hands

Start a tradition of helping others alongside your family through a local nonprofit. Find out more in this “Growing Up Texas.”

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12/20/2012 04:29 PM

Growing Up Texas: Volunteering for Mobile Loaves & Fishes

In this edition of "Growing up Texas," find out how you and your family can volunteer this holiday season.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span> Volunteering for Mobile Loaves & Fishes

12/13/2012 03:47 PM

Growing Up Texas: AISD’s breastfeeding policy takes spotlight

A mother nursing her baby on her older son's Austin school campus has sparked a discussion about nursing in public. Texas law states a mother can nurse her child wherever she's allowed to be, but AISD says that law is open to interpretation. YNN's Jennifer Borget met with district officials, and the mother, who now has hundreds of parents backing her, to see how they're working to find a compromise.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Growing Up Texas: </em></span>AISD’s breastfeeding policy takes spotlight

12/06/2012 12:18 PM