Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestra hija Olivia, de 8 años, vio un programa de televisión sobre el medio ambiente. El programa enfatizaba la necesidad de que todos hagamos más para protegerlo. Olivia parece sentir la urgencia de ayudar al planeta. Se enoja cuando ve que la gente tirar basura...
Austin in Action
Discover the Untold Stories of Our Past Step Into History: Unveiling Our New Exhibit Exhibition features art, artifacts and interactives that bring to life the rapidly changing West APRIL 3, 2025 (AUSTIN, TX) — Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West, a new...
Family Matters
Q Our 8-year-old daughter Olivia saw a television program about the environment. The show stressed the need for everyone to do more to save the environment. Olivia seems to feel an urgency to help the earth. She becomes angry when she sees people throwing...
Lifelines
Sometimes life can be difficult. Whether we are feeling anxious about current affairs or dealing with a health issue, laughter—believe it or not—can help us persevere. As adults, we tend to get bogged down with our to-do lists and stresses of daily life and forget how...
Education
Summer offers a particular allure; the days are longer, and anything fun seems possible for children. For parents, it can mean scheduling challenges, the dreaded summer learning slide, i.e., the loss of knowledge that can occur over the summer...
Then and Now
Then In 1893, the Colorado River was Austin’s only waterway. It was transformed when a dam was built to create Lake McDonald. The Great Colorado couldn’t be held. In 1900, it destroyed the dam and, then a decade later, another dam. In 1940, the Tom...
KidZone
Make bluebonnets that will bloom long after the real flowers have given way to summertime heat. MATERIALS NEEDED: Four sheets of colorful paper – one dark blue, one light blue, one white (for the bluebonnet petals), and one green (for the leaves) Wooden skewer...
Austin in Action
Austin is famous for its gorgeous green spaces, from the scenic Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to the sparkling waters of Lady Bird Lake. These spots provide endless adventure, relaxation, and skyline views—and you and your family are invited to “show them some...
Feature Articles
It may only be April, but it is never too early to plan a summer vacation! The sooner you start planning, the more options you will have. If traveling with young children, the more options you have, the better. Here are our top tips for planning for your summer...
Austin in Action
Redeemer Lutheran School has been named one of the top schools in Austin by the American Heart Association for its outstanding participation in the Kids Heart Challenge™. The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™ is a fundraising,...
