There are moments in life when we are gently reminded that nothing lasts forever; things like the loss of a job, the end of a friendship, sending our kids off to college, or moving into a new home. When...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and Houston Moms Blog is dedicated to helping raise awareness about child abuse prevention. This is one mom's story.
Recently, I joined a new group of parents. It wasn't a voluntary membership; I...
I'm tired. But I’m lying awake, thoughts racing all night, popping Ativan to shut it off. I’ve never had to use that before, even in my worst anxiety.
I attempt to hold my office, my home, and my daughter's classroom...
Y'all. Our quarantine-aversary has come. It has been a year since COVID-19, shut downs, social distancing, and masks became as regular to our lives as queso and Blue Bell ice cream. I remember thinking in March, How are we...
I remember a few months after my first kid was born, when I was still trying to get back in the saddle sex-wise {6 weeks my ass, or really my perineum, am I right?}. I was talking with a...
We are super excited to announce our very own advice column...SOS Becky!
Think Dear Abby, but specifically geared for you lovely readers of Houston Moms Blog!
We all need help. This is why so many of us love the write in section of...
I read an article years ago about making investments in your 20's and 30's, and these weren't investments of the financial nature - they were investments in people. It was a reminder to not forget to make deposits when...
As a household with two working parents, our parent/child time is limited. We're out the door before 7 a.m. and home around 5 p.m. -- just in time to cook dinner, eat, bathe, and get ready for bedtime. If...
I suspect I might be an outlier in this respect, but I don't run {solo} errands with my toddlers. If it can be avoided, then I avoid it. When my teen and tween were little, I did my grocery-shopping...
Do you put yourself last? I DID, but won’t anymore…
In the busy moments of being a wife, mother of 6 children, realtor, and full-time volunteer, I am consistently putting myself last as many other moms can relate. I am...
Houston Guides + Resources
Pro Tips for Having a Great Day at the Houston Zoo
Updated April 2024
One of my favorite family friendly attractions to visit in Houston is the beloved Houston Zoo. Find us there several times throughout...
