With schools all over the city closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself, both as a teacher and a mom, trying to explain to my child about what’s going on. I’m not one to sugarcoat most things,...
Dear Homework,
Thank you so much for your many messages over the past few weeks since the kids started school! I thought I knew you pretty well but you're throwing me some surprises this year - keeping things fresh, are...
The new school year is here, and that means backpacks will be headed home filled with forms, flyers, classwork, and art. It will be your job to determine what to keep, organize and store, and what to recycle.
I will...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all three of my kids, but especially on my 7 year old daughter. A natural social butterfly who thrives on friendships, structured activities, and creativity, her normally bright personality has dimmed some...
If I could get a projector to play a video the moment I wake up, it would definitely be the Nike commercial. Talk about the feels right? I have been told so many times to handle my emotions-- because...
I've already admitted my undying affliction--I mean, affection--for children's books. So even though I did read a handful of books for grown-ups this summer, I read quite a few children's books. Want to know some of the latest and...
Our home feels smaller these days and things that caused very little attention before are now magnified. The volume is now louder with all of my people under one roof all day {and night}. There is more bickering and...
Ask any mom what is occupying about 95% of her brain space right now, and the answer is unanimous:: school. And while the choosing the right school or education method is always a priority for moms, this year is...
Gone for now are the gatherings at the playground and in each other’s home. No more school for big kids or preschool for the littles. In their place are online classrooms and virtual playdates. And both of those have...
My husband is a first-generation Filipino. Since I was pregnant with my daughter, knowing the other half of her heritage has been very important to me. I am extremely cognizant of my daughter reading and seeing others that look...
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Top 10 Reasons to Call Houston Home
Life in Houston, Texas has become an unexpected discovery of culture and community. After living here for almost 14 years, I have compiled the...
