Best Neighborhoods in Austin for Young Families
Over the past decade or so, Austin has become a highly desirable destination for people from all over the US. And for good reason: for the second year in a row, “US News and World Report” named Austin number one on its “Best Places to Live” list. Austin’s natural...
A Next-Level Teen Volunteer
It’s common to hear about teens doing volunteer work; some want to help a specific organization, some are looking for ways to keep busy and others hope to round out their resumes. But Haley Betron has taken volunteering to the next level. Only just entering her junior...
How to “Grow Up” a Kid’s Bedroom
As kids grow up, they’re constantly developing new interests and preferences for everything from food to clothing — and even their bedroom wall color. They seem to outgrow everything quickly and before you know it, you’re trying to figure out what they like today that...
5 Quick Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas
My daughter will be starting middle school this year. Because I’ll be driving her to school, we’ll need to be out of the house an hour earlier than we’re used to. That’s why I’m already thinking about breakfast and what I can have on hand to make sure she has...
These Round Rock Schools are Rocking SEL
This spring, four Round Rock ISD elementary schools received big recognition in the area of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The field focuses on teaching skills like managing emotions and behavior, establishing relationships and making good decisions, and it’s been...
Local Author Hattie Bryant Says “I’ll Have It My Way”
In 1990, Hattie Bryant stumbled upon her life’s calling. Bryant’s mother had suffered a devastating stroke, and after five long weeks of watching and waiting, it became clear to Bryant that her mother wasn’t going to recover. “She didn’t know us. She couldn’t...
What Every Parent Should Know About Saving for College
As a parent, it’s likely that one of your dreams for your child is that she will go to college. After all, as Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” According to the 2017 Fidelity Investments College Savings Indicator Report, 72...
Awesome Austin: Find Family Thrills in Adventure Sports
If traditional pastimes seem too tame for your crew, not to worry: Central Texas has you covered. The Austin area is home to plenty of thrilling places that raise the pulse of pint-sized adventurers. Whether you get your kicks on land, in the air or on the water,...
14 Places to Take Dad for Father’s Day
How best to spend Father’s Day with your amazing dad? Let the big guy in your life know how much he means to you by taking him to some of the best, most entertaining places in Austin. Whether he’s a museum freak, a nature nut or an adventure junkie, we’ve rounded up a...
STEAM Activities for Steamy Summer Days
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to end. Summer days are the perfect time to explore STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — with activities perfect for the weather. So keep your cool, keep it fun and keep learning....
African Ascent: A Father and Daughter Climb for a Cause
Chef David Bull hoped he might someday get to see one of the water wells he helped build. He didn’t expect to be able to show his only daughter, or to ascend the summit of Africa’s tallest peak alongside her. But this June, Second Bar and Kitchen’s Chef Bull and his...
Thoughts on Mother’s Day
Shawn Colvin Singer, Songwriter, Grammy winner “I hope to teach my own child to value herself and believe in herself and to do what she loves.” Kendra Scott Founder, the Kendra Scott company “Since my boys were young, I've taught them the importance of...
