Austin in Action
Fathom Events is partnering with the Autism Society of America to bring alternative content to audiences with special needs, starting with the Bolshoi Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” on big screens across the U.S. for a one-night, sensory-friendly event on Dec. 19. In this...
Austin in Action
Two local groups–GirlStart and Hound Makerspace–have been named finalists in the second annual Find Your Fire Community Grants program. Bernzomatic, a company that makes handheld torches, hosts the program for community-minded maker projects involving the...
10 Things to do
Every year the 22-member staff at Terra Toys makes a list of their favorite play-tested toys for the year. During the month of December, come enjoy live demos of hundreds of toys, including the Top 10, and support local while you play! 1. The MyLand Car For the...
Feature Articles
By Sherida Mock In 2000, Judy Matetzschk-Campbell had received a Ph.D. in theatre from UT Austin and wanted to direct plays for young audiences. But she found a lack of good material. Too much of the work at the time centered on adaptations of fairy tales and...
Lifelines
Stomach viruses are common in childhood. Usually, the virus comes on strong, then goes away over the next few days. But about 2 million children every year become very sick with stomach viruses and need medical care. “Knowing what to do can help your child get better...
Education
Selecting winter holiday gifts for children can be a challenge, especially when you strive to combine educational benefit, affordability and fun. Here is a look at five toys that may give you some food for thought, including reactions from a few local families...
Feature Articles
At the restaurant a young girl fidgets in her chair. The server places a tall glass of milk in front of her. “What do you say?” reminds her mother. “Thank you,” responds the child dutifully. As parents, we often play a role in this scene. But what are we teaching? Ben...
Family Connections
Can it really be time to talk holiday gifts? I’m not ready. But for you, our faithful readers, I’m willing to dive in. And there is a lot to talk about! The latest and greatest gadgets are out. Which ones look good? Which ones fit your budget? Which ones do you want...
Piensa Positivo
Si buscáramos en Google cuales son las razones principales por las que cualquier tipo de relación no termina bien al momento de hablar de diferencias, la comunicación está al inicio de la lista. Sin embargo, me he dado cuenta que la raíz de una mala comunicación es la...
Recordando Mis Raíces
El mes de diciembre es muy esperado por los mexicanos en vísperas de la Navidad, porque celebramos la llegada con las posadas navideñas tradicionales. Es una semana antes de la navidad, en la cual los vecinos nos organizamos para las posadas. Por la tarde, las...
