I would never say I had an eating disorder. But for years I weighed myself religiously. I meticulously counted calories and logged them into a website. My workouts were intense. It was always cardio of course: trying to burn...
It’s interesting what your brain does to protect itself in the throes of trauma. It often goes directly into survival mode. When I arrived on the scene of my house burning and I couldn’t find my husband, and the...
My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. And although hers wouldn't be considered a "late" diagnosis, had I understood how ADHD often presents in girls, I could have had her evaluated and treated...
Like all parents, I have dreams for my children's futures. Today, they are only a few years out of diapers, but I know I'll blink and they'll be fully grown adults ready to live their own lives and make...
Being a first-time mom in my mid-30s has its pros and cons, one of the biggest advantages having been the opportunity to watch many of my friends transition into motherhood before my own turn came. Between these observations, advice...
Is it just me, or does everyone have a love/hate relationship with New Year's Resolutions?  On one hand, it's the perfect time for a fresh start and positive changes.  But on the other hand, it's just downright daunting to...
Father’s Day is just days away, and this week a few Houston dads have graciously contributed their thoughts on parenting. Today, Oscar C., husband of Houston Moms Blog’s own contributor Angelica, shares how incorporating fun play for kids into workouts makes...
It's OCTOBER!!!! And October just totally rocks my socks off, for all the reasons y'all already know...but one major one this year - our Whole30 challenge is OVER. And we SURVIVED! We're recapping the goods and the bads below,...
How in the world is March here already? I have no clue. But I do know that spring is in the air! And with spring comes the inevitable spring cleaning. Unless fall/summer/winter cleaning is more your jam. Then save...
Despite all the things my parents got right and all the ways they made sure everyone in our family was always okay, I don’t remember anyone paying much attention to nutrition. As an adult, I’ve wondered if this lack...

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