Holm Springs Eternal
Catia Hernandez Holm talks with moms. A lot. She gives speeches to mom groups, makes appearances at bookstore events and will deliver her first TED talk in Austin on May 2. The Austinite and author of The Courage to Become, released last summer, spoke with us about...
5 Moms, 15 Things to Do
Mom is a kisser of scraped knees, a bedtime storyteller and an expert cutter of crust. She means so much to your family, and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show Mom just how much you appreciate her! We’ve compiled several options for different types of...
10 Ways to Finish Strong This School Year
Longer days. Beautiful weather. Children itching for summer. By the time May rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids focused on school. But you may find that a strong finish now will lead to a good start in a new school year next fall. Here are 10 tips to keep your child...
5 Things Kids Get from Outdoor Education
For the first time in its history, Manor ISD is partnering with the YMCA of Austin to include outdoor education in its curriculum for all 4th grade students during the 2017-2018 academic year. Project WILD is an educational program that introduces students to...
Garland Benson Invites You to “Be a Hero”
The Benson family is an active bunch. Mom Charlotte and dad Craig regularly get outside with their two children, 15-year-old Christiane and 13-year-old Garland, to explore the Barton Creek Greenbelt, ride zip lines across Lake Travis, hike, snow ski and vacation at...
3 Reasons to Play in the Great Outdoors
As electronic devices increase in popularity, children spend more time on their devices and less time playing outside. Although these screens give us a convenient and easy way to entertain kids, outdoor activities have essential benefits. Why is going outside so...
This Austin Musician Helps Kids to “Rise”
SaulPaul is a musician with a message. Not only does this Austin rapper write songs with uplifting lyrics, but he spends a good part of the year visiting schools and talking to students about big subjects: what’s important in life, how to set goals and the importance...
Dance with Me! Playful Ways to Explore Dance with Your Child
Children are born to move. The process of achieving mobility drives them at first. Movement is further used to express thoughts and feelings, especially before words become plentiful. Primed to be in motion throughout their day, toddlers and preschoolers are at a...
10 Steps for Taking Your Child to HIs First Live Performance
Taking children to live theater, music and dance performances can ignite their imaginations, arouse their curiosity and spark their interest in the performing arts. Today there is an abundance of entertainment options for youngsters, from toddlers through teens. To...
A Colossal Lesson: This Presentation Tells Kids, “Don’t Be a Monster”
Erica McElroy says the assemblies she takes to schools have exploded in popularity. In 2013, the owners of Austin’s House of Torment and San Antonio’s 13th Floor joined up to create a program that would make an impression on local kids during October, which is...
10 Skills to Know Before Age 10
No longer a young child, not quite a teen, a 10 year old is a “tween” who might be ready to take on more responsibilities, assume weekly chores and perhaps be ready to stay home alone for a few minutes at a time. But to get there, you’ll need to start teaching him...
9 Reasons to Send Your Teen to Summer Camp
Elementary- and middle-school age kids get a lot out of summer camp: they make new friends, learn new things and get out of the house for a little while. But as kids grow up, we sometimes forget they still need those crucial experiences, just in a different form....
