Films
Rated PG-13Starring Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Shirley Henderson Critical Rating: 4 ½ of 5Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 Tom George’s old-fashioned whodunit See How They Run is a delightful kick-off to the fall...
Austin in Action
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is a national award that celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from across the U.S. and Canada. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to...
Humor
Ah, fall. The smell of sunscreen, the light touch of my favorite linen dress, the icy kiss of popsicles. No, wait a second, that’s summer. It’s an early September afternoon in Austin, it’s 96 degrees outside, and I’m sick of sunscreen, sick of that dress, and I never...
Family Bucket List
Now that temperatures are dropping out of the triple digits, this is a great time for nature enthusiasts and families who are looking to create more meaningful outdoor experiences. Research has already proven the many benefits of time spent outdoors, particularly for...
Asuntos Familiares
¿Su hijo tiene miedo o hace preguntas sobre los tiroteos en las escuelas? ¿Qué puede hacer para ayudar? P: Soy madre soltera de Lilly, de 8 años. Me preocupa que haya un tiroteo en su escuela como el de Uvalde. ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a Lilly a sentirse mejor cuando...
Screen Time
Rosie’s Rules premieres nationwide this month on PBS KIDS and it’s a big deal for us in Austin. It has been a long time since PBS KIDS had a show embedded in Mexican-American culture. Remember Maya & Miguel? How about Carrascolendas? If you peer in a little...
Lifelines
How do I test a smoke alarm to see if it’s working properly? Find the smoke alarm’s test button and press it. If working properly, you’ll hear a very loud beep. If the sound is weak or there isn’t a sound, it’s time to replace your batteries, or the whole device if...
Family Matters
Is your child fearful or asking questions about school shootings? What can you do to help? Q I’m a single mother for 8 year old Lilly. I worry that her school will have a shooting like the one in Uvalde. How can I help Lilly feel better about leaving home to go to...
Education
Preschool has long been the traditional pipeline into elementary school. For many families, COVID-19 created a scenario in which children missed out on preschool altogether and entered directly into kindergarten. In Texas, preschool is not mandatory, which begs the...
Recalls
Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio has recalled 31,000 of its children’s Hearmuff product. The earmuffs, which are designed to reduce sound, use AAA alkaline batteries which can rupture and burn a child’s ear. The US Consumer Products Safety Commission has reported...
