Many people attribute a child's ability to read as a light bulb effect. The switch is flipped, the light comes on, everything about the way letters form together to makes words just makes sense, and the child is reading. I, myself,...
We’ve all experienced it at one time or another in our lives: math homework. Some people absolutely love it, while others seriously detest and dread it. We see it with our own kids too: some kids are great at...
The PRESCHOOL pressure is REAL. Making sure your kids are on top of the game when it comes to education. Getting them into the best schools from an early age. The waiting lists. Early mornings spent standing in a...
One of the hardest decisions you will face as a parent is where your children will grow and learn when you aren't with them. Whether your maternity leave is up, you make the decision to go back to work,...
Note from the Houston Moms Blog Team :: We are so thankful to ABC 13's Meteorologist Travis Herzog for this contribution. Herzog, along with so many other weather forecasters, continues to serve our precious city and our people so...
I don't know about you, but when I hear the term "volunteer" I think of those selfless individuals who are handing out magazines on the floor of MD Anderson or those holding babies in the NICU. I tend to...
Some months ago, I was experiencing a personal crisis that required some self care in the form of talking to a friend who knows me well and speaks the truth in love. After almost an hour of me expressing...
Wow! Jenn had some AMAZING activities to really bring the holidays to life with the little ones in Part 1 of this fun series yesterday. Not sure how I will ever be able to top that, but I'll make...
I am about to start my fourth year of homeschooling my middle child. My oldest attends public school and my youngest is not yet school age. I’m not sure if she will be homeschooled or not. A lot of...
A Sweet Gesture
One of the most touching memories from this past school year was of my son’s fourth grade teacher at our front door, masked and holding a bag containing an end-of-the year gift. The kids had been logging...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
