Cindy Vattathil
Little Free Libraries in Spring Branch/Memorial
Libraries are an essential part of our communities, wonderful for all the access they give people in terms of knowledge, support, and resources. But...
The Illusion of Control: My Struggle with Anorexia
If this were some sort of support group (the kind I never attended, though admittedly should have), I would start this off by saying:
Hi....
5 Ways to Find Tranquility in the New Year
Is it just me or have the past few years felt like a whirlwind – a dizzy, disconcerting blur of time that I am...
How to Survive the Holidays as an Introvert
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and with it comes the onslaught of forced cheer and festive anxiety. Of course, I’m talking...
Family-Friendly Events in Houston for Dia de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is coming up! For many Hispanic families in Houston, this holiday – which is typically celebrated...
Clean Clothes and Interracial Families
“Who’s the momma?” a washing machine repairman asked me years ago. Looking up from his work, he noticed my swarthy children standing in stark...
Five Reasons Why Losing Naptime Isn’t So Bad
My grandmother, the perpetual optimist, used to always speak of the idea that when one door closed another would open in its place. And...
When Mom is Sick: Tips for Getting Better When You Can’t Call In
In my house, no matter what time of year it is, I am always the one most likely to be sick with something. I’ve...
I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying: Facing the End of the Preschool Era
I have been trying my best not to think about it, but it’s coming, and I know I’ll have to face it soon. The...