We’re glad to see so many inspiring young people standing up for themselves and others, and making the world a better place.
If you know a young girl between the age of 10 and 15, make sure she and her parents are aware of this event: Girls For Progress, a conference for girls who want to change the world.
By
Birgit Sund on March 27, 2018
You may have heard about the student-led movement March For Our Lives whose mission and focus it is to demand that a comprehensive and effective bill be immediately brought before Congress to address the gun violence issues that are rampant in our country.
On March 24, the kids and families of March For Our Lives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.
And so does Austin.
Here's everything you nee to know about March For Our Lives - Austin.
By
Birgit Sund on February 24, 2018
Have you read BBC's famous article Why Finnish Babies Sleep in Cardboard Boxes? If not, here's a brief summary:
For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the government. The maternity package contains bodysuits, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear, baby bathing products, as well as diapers, bedding, and a small mattress. The cardboard box itself serves as baby's first bed and doubles as a crib.
Did you know that all expectant and new parents with infants 3 months of age or younger in Texas are eligible to receive a free Baby Box? Read on for details.
By
Birgit Sund on November 6, 2017
The average costs for school supplies every year is $35 which creates an extra burden for already challenged families as well as for teachers, who often spend their own money buying missing supplies for their classrooms and students.
In order to ease the burden of both families and teachers, school districts that are continuously facing tighter budgets, are trying to outsource the financial obligation by requesting that parents help provide these supplies.
Here is a list of Back-to-School Programs and School-Supply Drives in and around Austin.
By
Birgit Sund on July 7, 2017
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Crystal Ngumezi, a 26-year-old originally from Houston, TX now living in Austin, TX, recently started The Proverbs 31 Women’s Organization,
a nonprofit organization that offers free mentorship and professional
etiquette training classes to young women from low-income families
living in underprivileged neighborhoods.
“I started The Proverbs
31 Women's Organization because I felt there was a need for an
organization that supplied underprivileged young women with proper
mentors to help lead and guide them through life.”, Crystal says. “As a
young woman myself, I always desired to have a female mentor to help
coach and guide me through my profession as a female engineer. I never
received this type of aid, so I made it my mission and purpose to create
opportunities for young women who looked like me to receive free help
and guidance, as well as free professional training and teaching.“ Read on for more information on participating, volunteering, and donating.
By
Birgit Sund on February 1, 2017
What is Live Grow Play Austin?
How is Live Grow Play Austin different than other directories out there?
Why do I have to become a member in order to rate and review businesses and to participate in discussions on the message boards?
How do I find a pediatrician, child care, kids activities, or other businesses that are close to my home and age-appropriate for my child?
Answers to those and more questions right here.
By
Birgit Sund on January 9, 2017
... YOU!
We pretty much have everything we NEED, so all we’d LIKE for Christmas is for Live Grow Play Austin to continue to grow and to provide a helpful parenting and family resource created by parents for parents in and around Austin.
Here's how you can help your fellow Moms, Dads and caregivers.
By
Birgit Sund on December 15, 2016
Central Texas is among the fastest growing regions in the nation.
While it means growth and prosperity for some, due to the rising cost of
housing, utilities, transportation, and healthcare, many of our
neighbors are left behind. Many of those neighbors are children.
More than
- 166,050 children in Central Texas
- 61,250 children in Travis County
- 27,160 children in Williamson County
- 8,990 children in Hays County
- 4,790 children in Bastrop County
- 2,360 children in Caldwell County
are affected by hunger and food insecurity. Let's change this.
By
Birgit Sund on November 28, 2016