It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. - Maya Angelou
I was raised in a pretty idyllic suburb just north of Dallas. While I had a...
Here we are in April, which is Autism Awareness Month. But I am not here to make you aware of Autism. While you may not know the intricacies of the diagnosis, I feel fairly confident that you are already...
“Who’s the momma?” a washing machine repairman asked me years ago. Looking up from his work, he noticed my swarthy children standing in stark contrast of my almost translucent skin. In his mind, I’m sure the image didn’t jive...
One of the coolest things about living in Houston is the amount of diversity that is displayed at every corner. As the 4th largest city in the United States and the largest in the entire South, it’s easy to...
It's Pride Month and we are celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. Over the past couple of years, as I've wrestled with the beliefs I grew up with, I've learned a lot that I never knew about LGBTQ+ people...
Like most families, we’ve been thinking about what we want to do when school gets out and summer vacation is in full swing. We have two young children, and our oldest daughter is disabled. Since the last time we...
Navigating the coming out process as a parent of an LGBTQ+ child {or adult child} can feel lonely and isolating. You’re trying to respect your kid’s process and timeline while holding space for your own adjustment to their coming...
February is Black History Month, an annual observance that recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of African Americans and Black people in the United States. The tradition of observing Black History Month began in 1926, but the first official observance...
One of my favorite books, Mujerista Theology by Ada María Isasi-Díaz, says this: “As a foreigner in an alien land, I have not inherited a garden from my mother but rather a bunch of cuttings. Beautiful but rootless flowering...
"Digging Deep:: Motherhood & Race Relations in America" Panel Discussion {Video Above}
Throughout the years, Houston Moms has cultivated hundreds of posts on diversity, race, equality, and has not been afraid to have the tough conversations. We are a diverse...
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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...
