KidZone
School may be out for the summer, but the learning doesn’t have to stop! You’ll find STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities in many out-of-school time programs because there’s clear evidence that hands-on STEM activities give youth...
Asuntos Familiares
P.Mi hijo de 5 años tiene Asperger, y estoy trabajando para aprender sobre sus necesidades y cómo manejar la disciplina. Tengo una hija de 9 años que no se comportó como lo hace mi hijo. Entonces, ¿qué debo hacer cuando, por ejemplo, se niega a venir a la mesa para...
Feature Articles
Creativity is so important for children’s development and a healthy family life. Often, we think of creativity as producing artistic works, such as paintings or songs. But creativity is less about what you make and more about how you think. We’re all born with...
Lifelines
Kids enjoy being outside in the summer – riding bikes, swimming, playing at the park and watching fireworks. Unfortunately, more time outside can provide more opportunities for injury. According to a recent report, activities most frequently associated with summer...
Feature Articles
Fatherhood isn’t a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Many men struggle over fears of inadequacy, wrestle with flashes of anger and tug against feelings of being overlooked. Isaac Rowe understands all these moments, and he’s here to help men tailor a better perspective....
Out and About
I had three hungry middle school boys on my hands, but it wasn’t mealtime. What to do? I had a flash of brilliance. “Hey, guys. Want to be frozen treat taste-testers?” You can imagine the cheers. We set off to sample some of Austin’s warm-weather culinary gems: Amy’s...
Education
David Molak tried to get away. He even transferred to a different school, but the cyberbullying continued. Then in January 2016, the 16-year-old from San Antonio took his own life. But because the bullying wasn’t physical, and there wasn’t enough evidence to meet the...
Family Matters
Q. My 5-year-old son has Asperger’s, and I’m working to learn about his needs and how to handle discipline. I have a 9-year-old daughter who didn’t behave the way my son does. So, what should I do when, for example, he refuses to come to the dinner table? A....
Recalls
Fisher-Price is recalling about 4.7 million rocking sleepers because infant fatalities have occurred after infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained. The recall involves all Rock ‘n Play sleepers. Affected units were sold at major...
Austin in Action
Texas families and businesses can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s sales tax holidays May 25 – 27. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save about $12.6 million in state and local sales...
