Tweens & Teens

My teenage son started therapy several months ago and it has been really great for him. Initially, it didn't feel so great, though. It felt scary, foreign, and a little bit like failure. As parents, we want to be...

My almost thirteen year old has had a feeding tube for 8 years now. It's just a part of who she is and a part of our daily life; I can barely remember what life was like without it...

Top Notch Daycare Finding child care for your children can be daunting and just downright overwhelming.  As hard as it might be though, the peace experience once you find the perfect fit makes it well worth the struggles and frustration....

It seems just like yesterday when I was compiling a list of “how to prepare you child for middle school.” And, as all moms know, time just goes way too fast. If you are a first timer – like...

Can you believe - it is FINALLY summer in Houston?  After 9 straight months of packing lunches {why, oh why, is that such a painful task?}, organizing take home folders, checking homework, and having to be out the door...

When I first moved to Houston in July 2017 and started to make friends, I started to hear talk about "Homecoming." I had heard about Homecoming from movies and TV, but had always assumed it was just another name...

As a former {and one day will be again!} teacher, I see August as my new year. In the past it's often been a time of reflecting, self-evaluating, seeking improvement, and determining new routines.  I think I carry this into...

Join Houston Moms Blog as we Hop Around Houston with title sponsor NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care!  Last stop in our summer play date series... Sylvan Learning Center!!! Get your child “back-to-school” ready with this dynamic AND educational play date at Sylvan Learning Center...

Here’s what I think about the Gen Z-ers saying skinny jeans and side parts are for old people::They’re right. From an elder millennial {born in 1983}, I believe them when they tell us what’s trendy right now. And I...

Spring is definitely in the air in Houston, which means families are already thinking about their plans for the nearing summer.  Our friends at Camp Olympia are gearing up for what will definitely be a memorable summer, and below...