Houston Moms

Last month I celebrated an anniversary. It wasn’t one related to my marriage or a friendship. It wasn’t tied to any big personal accomplishment. It was, however, an eye-opening experience that to this day informs how I live. Two...

Our baby girl arrived the week of Christmas. Festive trees and a giant nutcracker decorated the Labor and Delivery floor. The receptionist wore an elf hat. But what began as a simple induction ended with an emergency c-section with...

Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? I remember growing up watching Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Family Feud and just wishing I could be up there- to have the chance to spin...

Houston Moms on the Move is a new series by Houston Moms, celebrating the stories of extraordinary Houston moms who inspire, encourage, and challenge us. Each episode features a high-profile mom from the community who balances the demands of...

Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean the fun around H-town stops! To help ensure you and your crew are ready for whatever the new academic year brings, UTMB Health has created a comprehensive back-to-school website with helpful...

One of the beautiful things about raising a family in Houston is the vast diversity of cultures, customs, and traditions that we can introduce to our children. As one of the most diverse cities in the nation, Houston is...

It was September 11th, 2001, and I was in my second year of teaching sophomore English. While Edgar Allen Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" was being read aloud to my students, my co-teacher slowly leaned it to whisper...

Election Day this year is November 5th and it is approaching fast! In the 2020 election, Texas ranked 44th out of 50 states in voter turnout. It is not too late to improve our great state’s voting record. With...

If you're like me, you're looking forward to cooler weather coming to Houston this Fall {or at least just convincing yourself it will}. And while the state of NOT profusely sweating is worthy of celebration on its own, enjoy...

Just like almost everything else in parenting, the world of travel sports for kids is controversial. Proponents say they build character, create lasting bonds with other families, and prepare kids for athletic opportunities in high school and beyond they...