Austin in Action
Whole Kids Foundation announced in January that it raised $2.8 million to fund its Growing Healthy Kids campaign to give schoolchildren better access to fruits and vegetables. The foundation provides grants to develop school salad bars and school gardens. “We are so...
Austin in Action
Volunteers with Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) worked in January to remove the remains of one popular Austin holiday tradition: decorating the ashe juniper trees along Loop 360. The tradition leaves tinsel, ornaments and more in the environment well after the holiday...
Austin in Action
Gearapalooza, a national touring event, will visit Baby Earth in Round Rock on Feb. 11. The tour is hosted by Bump Club and Beyond (BCB), a social event company connecting moms and moms-to-be with information, experts, products and each other. “As a mom, I am always...
Austin in Action
Two new guidance documents aim to support school recess and enhance active school environments. The documents were released in January by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators. “This is a...
Recalls
Schurman Retail Group is recalling about 8,400 gift boxes because mold can be present on the boxes, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections. The recall involves decorative gift boxes constructed with metallic decorative paper coverings. The boxes are red and...
Feature Articles
Amy Jackson wants you to look up. She hopes your kids will, too. As an astronomer and former classroom science teacher, she values the lessons we can all learn from the night sky. Jackson is the founder of Starry Sky Austin and the author of a new children’s book,...
Family Matters
Q. I recently left a bad relationship in which I was abused. I thought my kids (3, 7 and 13) were tough and would bounce right back. But friends have suggested I seek therapy for them. How can I tell if they are traumatized, and how can I help them? A. Many children...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Recientemente dejé una mala relación en la cual fui maltratada. Pensé que mis hijos (3, 7 y 13) eran lo suficientemente fuertes y que se recuperarían pronto. Pero mis amigos han sugerido que busque terapia para ellos. ¿Cómo puedo saber si están traumatizados y...
Education
Last month, I wrote of the impressive efforts being made to bring social and emotional learning into Austin schools, where mindfulness and other techniques are helping children manage their emotions more productively. This month, I take a look at something that stands...
Lifelines
Chances are, your child will get a cough this year. In fact, coughs are one of the most common reasons that children see a doctor. To make sure your child gets better and not worse, you must be knowledgeable and prepared. It’s important to know what to do, what not to...
