Austin in Action
Over the years, the nonprofit Keep Austin Beautiful has mobilized hundreds of volunteers every April for a day of community service. In 2021, individuals and members of the same household were encouraged to remove litter from their favorite neighborhood spots while...
Films
Rated PG-13 Starring Jack Black, Glen Powell, Zachary Levi, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise Critical Rating: 5 of 5 Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 Richard Linklater’s latest film, “Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood,” is a joy to experience. This is...
Family Bucket List
Each month, topics in this column alternate between fun, new places to go and family-friendly things to do at home. This month, the YMCA shares an earth-themed art project for the yard and a yoga stance. Give both a try! The first Earth Day in 1970 brought 20...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Ah, es primavera, cuando las plantas florecen, los animales se divierten y mentes jóvenes se vuelve hacia… exactamente lo que estuvo haciendo durante todo el invierno. ¡No! ¡Eso no está bien! ¡Queremos agitar las rutinas! Pero nuestros hijos no siempre...
Screen Time
Ah, it’s springtime, when the plants are in bloom, the animals are frolicking, and young minds turn to… exactly what they were doing all winter. No! That’s not right! We want to shake things up! But our kids are not always ready to follow our lead, especially...
Asuntos Familiares
P: Soy padre de un niño de 3 años, a quien recientemente se le diagnosticó “en el espectro del autism.” Su madre murió el año pasado, así que soy el único responsable de darle lo que necesita para triunfar en la vida. Me enteré de que existe un programa de educación...
Humor
I carried this summer’s swimsuit candidates into the stall. Safely locked away inside, I spied chipped polish on the feet to my right. My stall mate’s dreams laid rejected. Little angry bursts of color dotted the stained carpet around her. That’s when it started....
Family Matters
Q. I’m the father of a 3-year-old son, who recently has been diagnosed as on the autism spectrum. His mother died last year, so I’m the sole one responsible for getting him what he needs to succeed in life. I’ve learned about a special education program in the...
Lifelines
Here’s a “safety talk” to have with your child: what to do when interacting with dogs. You’ve probably had many conversations about how to cross the street, how to deal with strangers and other safety concerns. But what are you teaching her about staying safe around...
Education
What if you could help your child be more resilient, see failures as opportunities instead of stop signs, have a greater sense of self-confidence, and be a more curious, engaged learner? You can – by helping your child to develop a growth mindset rather than a fixed...
