Parenting
Black History Month – Books and Activities for Kids
In February, schools and churches throughout the U.S. commemorate Black History Month with special activities for kids. Did you know that Black History Month was established in 1926? What better way to celebrate and teach your kids about Black History Month than with...
5 Ways to Help Moms Stay Happy Over the Holidays
This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW.Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of...
How to Raise a Bilingual Child
Much like learning to swim or ski, it’s a heck of a lot easier to learn a second language when you’re young. But did you know the other benefits to growing up bilingual? “Learning a second language has lifelong benefits from cognitive to social to health,”...
Cerebelly: What a Neurosurgeon Created to Feed Her Own Kids
As moms, we all want to give our kids a healthy start, and that’s why so many of us have made our own baby food. From those adorable first bites to enticing picky toddlers, feeding our kids can be rewarding, a struggle, or (in most cases), both. That’s one of the...
3 Things To Know About Forming A Learning POD
Virtual schooling is a reality for at least the first month of school. It may also be the right choice for some families even after in-person schooling becomes available. Yet virtual schooling comes with significant challenges. One popular option is to form a small...
Galveston Bay Foundation Holds Virtual Camp This Summer
WHO: Summer camps might be not be an option for everyone this year, but kids can still discover and explore the Galveston Bay virtually this summer thanks to the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Camp at Home and Wonders of Wetlands: Virtual Experience programs. WHAT: With...
Children’s Books to Encourage Inclusion and Acceptance
Books are a wonderful tool to begin meaningful conversations between children and adults. They have the potential to create a lasting impact while gently guiding children through characters and situations that promote important topics, including respect for...
FOX 26-MY20 Classes at Home
“iWRITE Classes at Home,” Educational Programming for Houston-Area StudentsAiring on FOX 26-My20 on Thursdays at Noon (CST)Interactive writing lessons from iWRITE Founder & Children’s Author Melissa Williams Murphy on CH 20Houston, TX - April 14, 2020 —The iWRITE...
10 Home Schooling Apps to Try
If you’re moonlighting as a homeschool teacher for the next few weeks, technology can help get you up to speed. High quality apps and websites exist for every subject and every age. For younger kids, they can add some variation to other screen-free activities....
How much Screentime is too much?
We all know that less screen time is better for kids. And the current recommendations are clear, from the American Academy of Pediatrics: for kids under 18 months, screen time should be limited to video chatting, while for kids 2 to 5, it should be kept to 1 hour per...
How To Get Your Toddler To Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food. Whether it’s mini pumpkin muffins ortenders, baked chicken recipe developer, blogger and mom of two Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like...
Halloween Safety Tips For Safe Trick or Treatin’
You’ve already made sure that the house is decorated, the candy is bought, and costumes are made/purchased/cleaned; it is never too late to discuss some tips with your kids on how to be safe while out Trick or Treating.Here are few tips before the spooky...
7 Cost Free Child Proofing Tips by Local Company Precious Baby Protectors
Do you have a curious little one at home? Rick Levinton, founder and owner of Precious Baby Protectors, shares his top 7 childproofing tips you can do yourself.1. FINGER PINCHING IN DOORS: Ouch! Take a bath towel, throw it over the top of the door so the...
Keeping Your Little One Safe Through Fall and Winter
Texas weather is about to change again and one of the biggest concerns every parent has is how to keep their sweet children safe from the elements. There are many ways to care for and warm your little ones and protect them from colds, viruses, and the like as the temperature gets chilly. Click to learn more, courtesy of SignatureCare Emergency Center.
The Top 8 Incredible Benefits Your Kids Will Receive from Elite MMA Training
Did you know that martial arts training can aid in your child’s psychological, physical and behavioral development? When I started my son at Elite MMA last August, I had no idea of the incredible benefits the training would provide. At the time I was just trying to...
Three Different Mouth Guards Recommended by Houston Dentists
With a new school year right around the corner, we all know what that means; sports! Before your child starts a new season, now is a great time to learn about mouth guards and the importance they play in your child’s active lifestyle. Did you know that...
Safety Programs for Non-Verbal and Special Needs residents in West U and Bellaire
The West University and Bellaire Police Departments have launched two new safety programs for special needs residents in response to a local moms dedication to implementing a safety net after her son went missing a few months ago in Bellaire.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Opens Registration for After-School Programs for 2019-20 School Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is now offering registration for its after-school programs at 23 different clubs in the Houston area, beginning Aug. 26 and running through the school year. Youth ages six to 17 are eligible for the program, which...
Navigating the “Stranger Danger” Conversation
As soon as our kids are old enough to make conversation we instill in them the fear of talking to strangers while at the same time, expecting them to be polite and friendly with others.I personally find it a struggle - not wanting to offend people but also...
7 Ways To Get Your Child Ready for a Great School Year
Advice from a School Social Worker By: Heather Alden, MSW, LICSW With the school year just around the corner, school social workers are offering ideas and strategies for parents that you can incorporate into their summer to get you child ready for a great...
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