Austin in Action
STEAMSPACE Education Outreach presented the 5th annual Cities in Space conference and competition, hosting close to 400 hundred students from 4th to 12th grade in Austin, TX. These student teams gather annually to present their research and projects focused on the...
Austin in Action
Superintendent Paul Cruz notified families and staff on Friday, April 3 that all 129 AISD physical school campuses are now closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools will continue to operate via distance learning and district staff will remain...
Austin in Action
To continue providing support for Austin-area kids, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) will be distributing weekly “Club on the Go” kits to current members and their families while AISD and BGCAA’s 32 locations are shuttered for coronavirus-related...
Humor
One of the great things about motherhood is giving in. I gave into “Long Arm Parenting” when my kids were little. I’d make up games I could perform without leaving the couch. I’d scoot them back and forth in a laundry basket, risking tennis elbow, but it was worth it....
KidZone
This month we celebrate Earth Day! What better way to celebrate the earth than to learn about native Texas trees? In this craft we will identify different trees native to Texas and learn how to create a leaf rubbing. You can create your own collection of leaves from...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestros hijos tienen siete y nueve años de edad. Nos han estado pidiendo un perro. ¿Cómo podemos saber si nuestros hijos están listos para asumir la responsabilidad de cuidar a un perro por su cuenta? R. Sus hijos están en una edad en la que es posible...
Family Matters
Q. Our children are seven and nine years old. They’ve been asking us for a dog. How can we tell if our kids are ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a dog on their own? A. Your children are at an age when it’s possible for them to help with the...
Lifelines
As the weather becomes warmer, the risk of bug bites and stings increases. Although most bug bites are harmless, some can cause serious illness. The number of people who have contracted diseases from infected mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas has tripled in the past 13...
Feature Articles
What better way to spend quality time with your family and get in touch with nature than a fresh, invigorating walk in the woods, along a river, or at the beach? What’s more, family hikes make for fun learning opportunities for kids and parents alike. So, try some of...
Feature Articles
Most parents want their children to get outside away from phones, TV, and video games, and gardening is a great way to achieve this goal. However, recent research shows that there are several other benefits to gardening with kids. Here are 10 great reasons to get kids...
