Study Finds Overweight Kids Who Eat Veggies Are Healthier
Getting children who are overweight to regularly eat even just a helping or two of the right vegetables each day could improve their health in critical ways, according to a new study in the November edition of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The...
Girl Scouts, Samsung Award STEM Challenge Winners
Samsung’s motto of “inspiring the world, and creating the future” and the Girl Scout mission to build leaders who will “change the world” aligned perfectly in the first ever Samsung STEM Challenge. Girl Scouts from across Central Texas worked the past six weeks on...
Heartsong Music Celebrates 10th Anniversary
HEARTSONG MUSIC CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Heartsong Music announced plans to mark its 10th anniversary this month with a celebration and silent auction to benefit underserved youth. Carey Youngblood, a certified Montessori teacher with over 40 years of...
APD Receives Teddy Bears From Austin Junior Forum
In late September, the Austin Police Department and APD Victim Services received 600 stuffed animals from the Austin Junior Forum Teddy Bear Program at APD Headquarters. First Responders (Police, Fire and EMS) give away the teddy bears and plush Dalmatians to children...
CTMC Opens Women’s Center For Breast Health
Central Texas Medical Center officially opened its new Women’s Center for Breast Health in San Marcos on October 2. “Because a prompt diagnosis is key to winning the fight against breast cancer, we want to provide a more convenient opportunity for women to get their...
Stepping Stone School Celebrates 35 Years
Stepping Stone School is commemorating its 35th anniversary throughout the rest of the year with celebratory and philanthropic events. The festivities began Sept. 22 with a week-long, STEAM-themed series of activities and celebrations and continues through the rest of...
PBS Kids Live Auction Series “Odd Squad” Premiers November 26th
On Wednesday, November 26 (the day before Thanksgiving), PBS KIDS premieres its newest series: “Odd Squad.” The live-action series, which begins with a special one-hour broadcast, follows two young government agents—Olive and Otto—who use math skills and collaboration...
UT Austin Creates Stuttering Institute, Provides Free Treatments
In late September, the University of Texas at Austin announced a $3 million gift to establish the Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute, the only specialized research center in the nation to provide treatment services free of charge to children and adults who...
Mental rest and reflection boost learning, UT study suggests
A new study, which may have implications for approaches to education, finds that brain mechanisms, engaged when people allow their minds to rest and reflect on things they've learned before, may boost later learning. Scientists have already established that resting...
New playscapes open at the Domain
Last week, developers announced three new, one-of-a-kind play areas available to the community at the Domain II. The three distinct interactive areas boast an engaging design appropriate for children of all ages. Each area is constructed of kid-friendly materials...
Curious George debuts Halloween special on PBS
On Monday, October 27, everyone’s favorite monkey returns in his Halloween special, kicking off season 9 with a week of new episodes from the popular series. New adventures with Curious George debut on PBS Kids October 28-30, including George testing his super spy...
State’s early history comes alive in Texas state parks
October is about more than football or Halloween – it’s a month where history comes alive in Texas state parks and historic sites. Throughout the month, visitors will be able to learn about ancient rock art left behind by the state’s earliest inhabitants, or...
