Family Matters
Q My husband and I have three children, ages fifteen, eleven and nine. I’m worried that our kids will get involved in so many school and extracurricular activities that our family will be overcommitted this fall. How can we tell if we’ve created a lifestyle...
Feature Articles
During the early days of my parenting journey, working from home was a blessing and a curse. I was grateful to continue my career while staying at home with my son, but I missed being able to connect with other adults. Being new to Austin didn’t help...
Lifelines
Are you looking for a great way for your children to gain strength, increase flexibility, sharpen concentration, acquire self-confidence and make new friends? Consider enrolling them in martial arts. When asked why children should practice the martial...
Education
Austin ISD is grappling with a decline in student enrollment. According to its 2023-24 School District Demographic Analysis report, the district is projected to enroll 73,495 students for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, a decrease of 212 students over last...
Then and Now
Everyone knows that Austin loves live music, but what about the city’s performing arts scene? When it comes to exceptional theater performances, look no further than ZACH Theatre. Over many decades, the institution has transformed into a major regional theater,...
KidZone
Do you know what makes any celebration a little more joyful? Creating your very own homemade piñata! In Latin America and in the United States piñatas are a fun addition to any birthday party. It’s time to celebrate and create your own piñata! Materials you’ll need: ...
Asuntos Familiares
Mi marido y yo tenemos tres hijos que tienen quince, once y nueve años de edad. Me preocupa que nuestros hijos participen en muchas actividades escolares y extracurriculares, que nuestra familia esté demasiado ocupada este otoño. ¿Cómo podemos saber si hemos creado un...
Austin in Action
Austin, TX – August 23, 2024 – With flag football’s global popularity driving its Olympic debut in the 2028 Summer Games, the Greater Austin YMCA is launching its first fall flag football programs for kids, along with perennial favorites soccer and volleyball. All...
Sponsored Content
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special time together in the simplest, purest form – through reading. The shared experience of reading with my...
Austin in Action
Year after year, the price of preparing a child for school increases. In 2023, parents expected to spend an average of $597 per child, according to a 2023 Deloitte Back-to-School survey. This cost is beyond the reach of thousands of low-income, working-poor...
