The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get 60 minutes of physical activity a day, yet most children typically get less than 20 minutes. The growing prevalence of technology and screen time has contributed to children leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and yet research proves that movement is essential for kids’ healthy development. How to get your kids moving? It's easier than you think.
“Reading is the most influential factor related to summer
learning,” said Ami Uselman, RRISD director of library and media
services. “Our goal is to get books in the hands of our students that
need them most in an effort to prevent any loss of academic skills
during the summer.” Learn more about Round Rock ISD's unique idea.
Are you looking for Mommy and Me classes? Parent-child classes? Music classes? How about all of the above? A review of music and movement classes for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Glad we got your attention! LCRA just announced that effective at 8:30 p.m. today, Lake Travis will be closed to recreational boating.
And this is the reason why...
It's her birthday again? Feels like it was just yesterday that we all ran around in Ninja Turtle costumes battling petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated animals, and alien invaders while attempting to remain hidden from the party-poopers who didn't want to play with us. What are we going to do this year? Geez, and who's going to plan the whole thing?
How to keep your cool when school’s out for summer? Well, how about a movie or 30, for free or for $1 or less!
Almost
every single day between June 3rd and August 26th you have the chance
to watch a movie with your little ones (or snooze in a comfy theater
chair) in select movie theaters in Austin, Bastrop, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Round Rock. Read on for movie titles, dates, times, locations, prices, and descriptions.
Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp is back! Every summer, Alamo Drafthouse screens crazy cheap movies for kids ages 3-12 years. Ticket prices are $1-$3 (your choice) and 100% of ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits. Find out what movies are playing in June.
Are you planning a trip to Schlitterbahn this summer? Make sure you really plan it. Before you head out, read on for tips and ways to save.
Have you been to
Austin Creative Reuse yet? It’s a gem for crafty (and frugal) families. We visited their
store today and literally wanted to move in. They have about everything
you can think of and a lot you can’t or wouldn’t think of. Read on and spark your creative juices.
We have exciting news to announce! To
celebrate Live Grow Play Austin’s official launch, we’ll be giving away
four spectacular prizes to four new Live Grow Play Austin members. Continue reading to learn how you can be entered to win.