Austin in Action
Nominations for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards open until September 30 SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Nominations are now open for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, one of the state’s largest monetary awards programs for public school...
KidZone
What You Need: Adult helper • Aluminum foil • A whole pumpkin • Baking soda, ¼ cup • Tray • Dish soap • Marker • Food coloring • Cutting board • Vinegar, 1 cup • Knife Measuring cup • Spoon What You Do: Step 1: Have your adult helper cut off the top of your...
Feature Articles
When I was growing up, I didn’t feel like I had many options for my future career. It seemed like there were only two choices: become a teacher or a nurse. In hindsight, I’m grateful I became a nurse. But I also think that limiting view of my possibilities...
Austin in Action
Children at Stepping Stone School have raised more than $15,000 for charitable causes through the school’s Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists™ program. The funds will support Ronald McDonald House Charities and flood relief efforts in Kerr County. The...
Austin in Action
More than 20 museums across the city will open their doors free of charge on Sunday, September 21, for Austin’s annual Free Museum Day, giving families, art lovers, and history buffs a chance to explore the city’s cultural treasures without spending a dime....
Education
Gone are the days when a children’s party meant inviting everyone on the street, playing in the backyard sprinkler, and cutting into a homemade cake to the tune of “Happy Birthday.” These days, parties often have carefully selected themes, impressive...
Lifelines
“Mommy, what happens after you die?” Some of the most difficult questions you will ever face will come from the mouth of your child. The urge to respond, even when we don’t have a clear answer, is something every parent knows well. Engaged parenting requires...
Family Matters
Q. Our 9-year-old daughter, Bonnie, has been invited, along with two other friends, to her best friend’s sleepover, but she’s extremely anxious about being away from home for the first time. She says she wants to go but becomes tearful and panicked as the day...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestra hija Bonnie, de 9 años, ha sido invitada, junto con otras dos amigas, a la pijamada de su mejor amiga, pero está muy nerviosa por estar lejos de casa por primera vez. Dice que quiere ir, pero se pone a llorar y entra en pánico a medida que se acerca el...
Mom Minute
Coffee, Community, and Collective Care What do collective giving, a coffee house and a community fridge have in common? For Suzanne Daniels, they all reflect one powerful idea: love of humanity. Suzanne believes that we are stronger when we act together. She...
