Tweens & Teens

This all started a couple weeks ago.  My not quite four year old was throwing a temper tantrum in the car.  She'd refused to get dressed that morning, so she was going to daycare in an outfit that wasn't...

There are few things in this world that creep me out more than lice.  The thought of my child catching them at gymnastics or daycare makes my skin crawl, and I start scratching my hair out of paranoia.  When...

By a show of hands, how many of you had a chance to watch the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day?  Wow...all of you?  That's amazing.  You must have been following along on Peyton's adventure and knew that...

We all live such busy lives where everyday is packed with non-stop activities --- even for children. Across Houston, children are constantly rushing to soccer practice, piano lessons, exam tutoring, swim lessons, birthday parties, school performances, family visits, basketball with friends, and...

You know those moments in life where you are totally and completely stopped in your tracks?  I had one of them last week.  There I was, standing in the waiting room at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center, surrounded...

I've been hearing about "electronics" from my 11-year old since she was in the second grade. It was about that time that her peers began accumulating electronic tablets, Kindles, and gaming devices. More recently, she's been pleading for a...

Rent it. Rock it. Return it. This holiday sesason, we are over the moon to introduce you to one of our newest sponsors --- Charlotte's Closet, a web-based service that allows you to borrow designer dress styles for every special occasion!  From...

Last month, we were beyond honored to introduce you to one of the bravest young girls we know --- Peyton.  We shared a little bit of her story, gave you some insight into all that she is going through,...

There's no lack of events in Houston all year long, but we really blow it out for the holidays! From incredible light displays, festivals, Santa sightings, musicals, and more, Houston Moms Blog has the most comprehensive holiday event guide with everything...

Your family’s first visit to Disney World has the potential to be a cherished magical memory…or a hot mess. With a little pre-planning, you can greatly increase your chances of magical success. I can’t guarantee that your 2-year-old won’t have a meltdown...