Sometimes we choose to be single moms; sometimes the status is thrust upon us. We face the reality that, for however long the status remains, this is our life. We're the primary caretaker for the tiny kiddos. Our status...
Whenever I mention a podcast I am listening to or shush my children so I can hear one, people inevitably ask which ones I like, when I listen, and what is a podcast exactly. Luckily, Elizabeth did a great...
“Who are you voting for, Mom?” My son asked me this as we were driving through our neighborhood festooned with political yard signs.
My oldest is a third grader and has been asking about politics for a while. Like many...
Dear School Administration,
My child is special.
I mean, really special. She is a neat kid. She is sweet and sassy, independent and curious, and will be an amazing adult, if I continue to do my job right.
She is really special.
But,...
The world was not made to shut down. We've got through many things like this. I miss school. And I miss everything being normal. I hope that everything is back to normal soon. Being at home with my family...
A few days ago, my virtually educated kindergartner {A} was logging into TEAMS for the librarian’s special read aloud held every Tuesday afternoon. There were already a few kids waiting online unmuted while the teacher was getting her materials...
It has been a long, trying year. Our bright spots have been our ever faithful H-E-B and Whataburger, serving out comfort and convenience during pandemic. What if we told you that Whataburgers will now be in a select few...
When my partner and I first found out we were pregnant, I got a little wild like most first-time mothers do, and dived headfirst into all things baby: planning our nursery theme, picking out favorite names, buying childhood favorite...
When my husband and I sent our son to a month of summer school this year, we anticipated that there would be an adjustment period. It was a new classroom, with older classmates and new teachers. But, no big...
The end of the school year can be a stressful and busy time for many moms. Celebrations of learning, teacher appreciation gifts, planning summer camps and vacations, and end-of-the-season youth sports parties fill up our calendars. I tend to...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (May 10-12)
May brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
