Austin in Action
As part of the General Motors Austin IT Innovation Center’s efforts to elevate STEAM education in Austin, GM’s Hispanic Initiative Team (HIT) and volunteers hosted the second annual “Day of Giving” luncheon for River Oaks Elementary students, faculty and parents in...
Austin in Action
A new private school for boys will open in Austin this coming fall. Founders Amy Degner and Frances Ramberg say they were inspired by the local single-sex education opportunities available to their daughters, and they wanted the same options for their sons. “Austin...
Austin in Action
The Little Yoga House now offers aerial yoga classes for pregnant women, which the company says is the only program of its kind in Texas. The Fly Mamas classes use hammocks hanging from the ceiling as a prop for strengthening muscles, easing common ailments,...
Austin in Action
The Honest Company recently donated over 80,000 diapers to the Austin Diaper Bank. The donation is one of the largest ever received by the diaper bank and will help an estimated 12,000 Central Texas children whose families cannot afford a sufficient supply of diapers....
Austin in Action
A San Marcos High School music teacher recently received a grant from 21st Century Fox and Give a Note Foundation. Christopher Hanson was one of 20 music educators to receive a $1,000 grant for his school music program. In addition, Hanson was one of five educators...
Feature Articles
By Sherida Mock One day last spring, Chase Johnson came home from school fired up. The 5th grader realized he’d never encountered an awareness campaign for epilepsy, the neurological disorder that affects him daily. He’d heard plenty about other conditions—diabetes,...
Lifelines
Did well-meaning relatives shower your baby with holiday gifts that could be dangerous? Fuzzy baby blankets, cute stuffed animals and cheerful bumper pads can pose a serious risk to babies if parents don’t know about recent safe sleep recommendations. Placing these...
KidZone
The new year is a great time to teach and inherit good habits, and cleaning up is a great way to start the year fresh and without the old clutter. Here are a few tips to get kids involved in keeping the house clean while maintaining a fun atmosphere. Providing...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Me ofreci de voluntaria en la escuela de mi hijo de sugundo grado recientemente, y note’ que uno de los niños (“Jimmy”) fue ignorado por los otros niños. Eso me rompió’ el corazón. Cuando le pregunte’ a mi hijo sobre esto mas tarde, me...
Feature Articles
When the summer camp guide from a local arts center arrived in our mailbox, my daughter paged through it eagerly. She then proudly pointed to about 13 different camps she planned to sign up for this summer. From circus camp to acting camp to a camp where you make your...
