If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and depleted, you are not alone. Most of us have been pouring from empty cups for months now, and are living with parental burnout. We’ve been facing what feels like one impossible decision after...
Have you ever moved into a new home or a new office and just put things away out of necessity? Never giving them a second thought, regardless of whether the placement works for you or your needs change? That’s...
I should start by saying that yes, I contribute regularly to Houston Moms Blog. And no, I don't usually publish anonymously. My reasons for doing so on this particular post, focusing on mental health issues with my child, are...
As mothers, we try to encourage our children to follow their dreams and interests. We are all about them trying new things. They say they want to be dancers, so we sign them up for dance classes. They fall...
This past month I took my very first "me" vacation. Sans children. Sans husband. Just me, myself, and I. And it was GLORIOUS. Potentially one of the best things I've done for myself in a long while.
The reasoning was...
My Story
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety. You can try to prevent it by avoiding triggers, lessen the effects by adopting a positive attitude, or find an outlet for it when it threatens to derail you. The worst thing you...
Teenagers by definition are often moody and temperamental. Frequently, the happy go lucky kid who comes down for breakfast isn't the same grumpy one who emerges from the bathroom after brushing his or her teeth, thirty minutes later. As...
Deadlines. Doctor appointments. Recitals. Rehearsals. Homework.
There’s no denying, moms (and really all caregivers) tend to have all of this and MORE on their to-do lists each day. It’s no wonder, then, that taking time for themselves and their mental...
Dolly's voice normally signifies the beginning of my holiday season. The Chipmunks, though not as reliable, often have the same affect.
I'm a sentimental fool. Christmas just exacerbates that.
I'm the chick that ugly cries during Christmas songs. I don't care...
I dislike running. I've tried for years to fall in love with it, but it just won't happen for me. And as I've gotten older, the toll it's taken on my body has been taxing.
Pathetic, really. I'm only 35.
I...
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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...
