After two wonderful years, JuiceBox Hero is discontinuing service as of June 28, 2019. While this is not the end-goal we had in mind, in so many ways this venture was incredibly successful. However, there were some foundational obstacles we were not able to overcome with our model, in our window. Inspired by the candor of fellow founders like Avni Patel and Sahil Lavingia and out of my commitment to female founders in particular and innovation for this space specifically, …
Author: Laurie Felker Jones
Mother’s Day is upon us. Relationship status: #itscomplicated Some mamas are THRILLED to honor their moms and thrilled to be honored themselves. For others, this season can stir up lots of big emotions. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that May is also the host month for Maternal Mental Health Awareness… It may seem obvious, but it’s worth repeating: however you are about Mother’s Day, you do you. Given I run a startup for moms (and dads!), I am a …
Wow. What a difference a year makes! One year ago, we were still cranking behind the scenes. And then, like a parent’s 1st year of “the longest, shortest days” it seems we blinked and suddenly we were up and at’em! Just like you, we keep track of the important “firsts”. Here’s a quick rundown of some of our big milestones in 2018: 💻 2 releases ⏩ 3 accelerators: DivInc and Capital Factory in Austin, TX, Women’s Startup Lab in Silicon …
Sometimes your regular awesome childcare option is closed when you still have to work! Sometimes something comes up! Sometimes we all need a little extra help. Or, maybe you need — or just want! — a little break. Life happens, but luckily so does drop-in childcare. You can always hop on juiceboxhero.com to find great drop-in care options around the city. And, we’d love to highlight a few great drop-in childcare providers around town: Stepping Stone – they have multiple …
A great perspective from the amazing Carrie Contey. (Hot tip x2: this great reminder can be applied any day — not just Halloween 🙂 ______________________________________________ Halloween! Such a fun and kid-centric holiday. It’s all quite a rush — Both the build-up toward it AND the actual event. And then, in a blink of an eye, it’s over. Yet, the candy lingers on. The days after Halloween can be a doozy for a variety of reasons.The fun of dressing up. The …
Like every family, approaches to childcare varies. An overview of common terms is included below to help you put a name to an approach that might be right for you. Pre-School — Or even, “preschool” can sometimes refer to the age range (ages 0-4) of children served at a childcare center that serves children before they start kindergarten (kindergarten typically begins at age 5). However, many childcare centers that serve pre-school aged children call themselves a “pre-school” to indicate that …
Fortunately, there are options that fit many different preferences or phases of life. Many families use a combination (daycare + family care + occasional babysitters). Whatever works for you, works for you — as long as it is safe. Here’s a rundown of the most common types of childcare: Daycare — This term refers to care provided during the day. It can be in-home or center-based. Hours can vary from early morning to evening, full-time or part-time. Pre-school — Spelled …
JuiceBox Hero is now live! Welcome! We are so glad you found our little corner of the playground. We aim to make finding childcare for you and your family as easy as it can be, so you can continue to be the best YOU that you can be! Poke around, make an account, save some searches, favorite some providers – you’re on your way! Whether it’s your first or your fifth kiddo, JuiceBox Hero is here for you and your …
Hey everyone! JuiceBox Hero is doing final prep before we go live. We’ll be launching services first for parents of young children* (infants, babies, toddlers and preschoolers). We’re signing up beta testers who are ready to search for childcare in Central Texas. We’re also ready to serve childcare providers who want prospective parents to know about your programs. Sign up to beta test and give your feedback here: http://bit.ly/JBHbetatesters Thank you so much! *To all the parents currently starting the …
Howdy! I’m Laurie, and I’m the woman behind JuiceBox Hero. If you’re old enough to remember the ol’ Hair Club for Men commercials, then you basically know the story of JuiceBox Hero: “I’m not just a founder! I’m a member!” — although, I do have plenty of hair (now that I’m not recently post-partum, ya feel me ladies!?). When I became a parent, I had no idea how many things I now had to consider when it came to choosing …