Parenting
Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are some...
Does Bilingualism Cause Language Delay? By Sofia Tilton, M.S., CCC-SLP
As a bilingual speech-language pathologist and a mother raising two bilingual daughters, I am often asked if bilingualism can cause a child to be a “late talker” or experience language delays. Research has shown that bilingualism does not cause a language delay....
Stitch Fix….for Dad!
Stitch Fix for dad , What is it? A personal styling service customized to your budget, fit & lifestyle. Why we love it? Who doesn't love a good makeover! We all can get stuck in a clothing rut.Many dads don't have the time to shop for themselves, nor do they...
Parenting News You Can Use by Deborah Fry, Ph.D.
Most parents express a strong desire to remain calm when their children “misbehave”. They wish to respond from a place of serenity rather than becoming a ballistic mess. This issue of Parenting News is about staying calm, even when you are stressed. Stick with it!
The Post Oak Poker Club: Newest Date Night Locale in Htown
Ok Mommies and Daddies, you asked for it, they brought it! Introducing the Post Oak Poker Club, the first legalized poker club in the state of Texas!! No longer do parents (or groups of friends) in need of a swanky night out have to commit to a weekend away in Vegas....
The Picky Eater
You know the type and we all tend to have one! Either they won’t eat anything green or they only want something crunchy. I recently discovered Solaris Pediatric Therapy when I ran into a friend who was on her way to an appointment with Ms. Lauren holding a bag of...
Flood of Feelings by Sarah Moudry
Now that Harvey has left our city, we are faced with recovery. We, as a community have lost so much. Houses, schools, businesses, friends, pets… We have seen how strong we are as a community and quickly we move to take care of each other. This is important,...
Case of the Mondays?
Even as a small child I can remember having a case of the Mondays. Actually, it would start creeping in on Sunday - the realization that the weekend would soon be over and then back to the reality of 5 days of school, homework, chores and an early bedtime. In my young...
The “Wait Until 8th” Pledge – Let Kids be Kids a little longer
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Why Wait? There is a...
Best (and Worst!) rated Sunscreens for Kids for 2017 source: EWG
There are more than 239 beach and sport sunscreens with a green rating in EWG’s 2017 Sunscreen Guide. We took a closer look at the best-rated sunscreens specifically marketed for use on babies and kids. We selected the best scoring 19 products: Adorable Baby Sunscreen...
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in simple face-to-face conversations and good old-fashioned manners. Don’t...
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