Screen Time
One of the most amazing results of the internet age is the ability to deeply investigate people and places around the globe. As you head out this summer, you can involve your children in pre-travel exploration and planning through kid-friendly travel resources,...
Family Bucket List
For parents, summer often evokes memories of family vacations, days at the pool and playing outside. But for too many kids, video games and on-demand TV shows renders those active days a thing of the past. The greater Austin YMCA has a few suggestions to make...
Education
I remember dreaming of summer as a kid – long days with nothing to do, popsicles, dips into cool pools and endless playdates. Never did I picture working math problems, practicing spelling or reading to get ahead! I enjoy hearing my own children wax poetic about...
Austin in Action
Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams...
Austin in Action
AUSTIN – Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day. This year, Free Fishing Day lands on June 3 and Texans can fish on any public waterbody in...
Austin in Action
As the school year comes to a close and summer activities begin, Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe™ is making this transition easier for families through its Kids Eat Free special. To celebrate the last week of school in Austin, from May 22-26, children under 12 eat free all...
Austin in Action
Redeemer’s Showcase choir – IMPACT competed at a director’s choice showcase and music festival at Roosevelt High School in San Antonio on May 5. The students earned the highest rating, a superior rating, and also outstanding in class. We are so proud of their...
Films
Rated PG Starring Jude Law, Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Yara Shahidi Critical Rating: **** of ***** Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: **** ½ of ***** Peter Pan & Wendy is the latest movie from Texas filmmaker David Lowery, who has built an...
Family Matters
Alison Bogle, parenting expert, talks on Fox News Radio about how overprotective parents may be creating a mental health crisis. You won’t want to miss this one. Grab a drink, relax and click the play button to listen to what she has to say on this...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Mayo es un mes ocupado: varios días festivos, eventos de fin de año escolar, ligas deportivas en plena marcha y no olvidemos el Día sin Calcetines (8 de mayo). Es probable que todas estas ocasiones sumen un tiempo de viaje significativo, y que habrá tiempo de...
