Gone for now are the gatherings at the playground and in each other’s home. No more school for big kids or preschool for the littles. In their place are online classrooms and virtual playdates. And both of those have...
We are in the midst of history during this quarantine. Sometimes it is hard to see the historical significance of what is going on in our world, but with something as significant as the COVID-19 quarantine we know that...
Our kiddos won't be able to attend typical Easter egg hunts this year, but in true #HoustonStrong fashion, we are going to band together and still go on an egg hunt while still practicing social distancing! Similar to the...
During this weird homeschool, stay at home, quarantine time, educational apps and websites are very important to keep the kids busy. We have compiled the best list of apps you can download on your kids' devices, which makes you...
Let’s face it: the absence of routines and predictability is the epitome of scary for kids {and if we’re really being honest, all of us}. Since our last Book Club book was all about parenting secure kids, I've had these...
With schools all over the city closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself, both as a teacher and a mom, trying to explain to my child about what’s going on. I’m not one to sugarcoat most things,...
I've been asking my son what he thinks about COVID and how it's changing his daily routine. I see all of these memes about what kids will recall from this moment in time when they are older. Well, here's...
I think that Corona is a bully. It’s pushing every country around by hurting their economy and population. It’d like a middle school 8th grader bullying a 6th grader. It’s rude and mean and merciless.
It’s separating families and taking...
Spring Break is almost here, and unless you are taking off on a fabulous vacation, it's likely your kids are going to be bored for some of the next week. And that is okay, and even beneficial.
Mooooommmmm! I’m sooooo...
School Breakfasts, I Salute You!
You guys, this week is National School Breakfast Week, That may not seem noteworthy, but as a mom who counts it a miracle when we can get out the door in time for school, 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...
