La Pantalla Inteligente
Uno de los resultados más sorprendentes de la era de Internet es la capacidad de investigar en profundidad a personas y lugares de todo el mundo. Tenemos fácil acceso a Google Earth, sitios web de viajes, YouTube, y buenos sitios informativos como enciclopedias...
Family Matters
Q I have four children. My eldest is 12 and autistic. He focuses on a narrow set of interests, loves video games, and avoids participating in family activities. Doing things as a family is important to me. Do you have recommendations for how our family can meet my...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Tengo cuatro hijos. El mayor tiene 12 años y es autista. Se centra en un conjunto limitado de intereses, le encantan los videojuegos y evita participar en las actividades familiares. Para mí, es importante hacer cosas en familia. ¿Tiene alguna recomendación sobre...
Lifelines
Spring in Austin brings bluebonnets, warm sunshine, and plenty of outdoor fun for families. It also brings something less welcome: pollen. Central Texas is famous for intense seasonal allergies, and spring can be especially difficult for children whose eyes, noses,...
Feature Articles
When our family moved to Texas in late August 2015, the landscape did not exactly win us over. The grass was faded from the summer heat, the trees looked tired, and the air felt heavy enough to wear. If it were possible to water plants with perspiration, we would have...
Austin Adventures
While it might be hard to find a month when Austin does not hold a festival, April offers some particularly kid-friendly options. Pack sunscreen, a picnic blanket, and possibly a kite, swimsuit, and hearing protection, and head to the parks for free festival fun....
Education
Today, more families than ever have at least one child with a learning difference such as ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning challenges, or a processing disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism affects approximately one in 36...
KidZone
April brings perfect kite-flying weather. Start now, and your creation can appear at the ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park on April 11. Here is how to get started: Step 1: Gather Your Materials You’ll need: Two lightweight sticks, about 20 and 24 inches, or substitutes...
Austin in Action
(Photo courtesy of City of Austin) Looking to grow your green space this spring? Austin families have several easy, affordable ways to add trees and support a healthier environment. Through NeighborWoods, a partnership between the City of Austin and TreeFolks,...
Austin in Action
Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund have partnered to bring a new field trip program to Zilker Park, centered around rides on Austin’s iconic Zilker Eagle mini train. The program provides AISD students with a free, fun, and educational experience connecting...
Austin in Action
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invited St. Michael’s Prep FIRST Tech Challenge Team 12928, the Lightsaders, to represent Texas at the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup FIRST Tech Challenge Showcase in Washington, D.C., held in February. In a formal letter to...
