We can prepare ourselves and our children for just about everything, but when the unexpected happens --- what then?
We suddenly lost my dear step sister a few weeks ago. This has rocked our family to the core. Katie was a fun,...
Nothing really prepares you for parenthood. No amount of books, babysitting, or birthing classes will ever be quite enough to prepare you for those first milestones, that first illness, or that first look into your little ones eyes as you fall head...
Sure, you may monitor your teen's phone usage and maybe even check their messages, but do you know what they are really saying? You might be surprised. Texting is a language of its own that can be really hard...
Picture this :: You and your gaggle of kids are seated at your favorite restaurant on an unexpectedly busy afternoon. The waitress is so swift, you decide to trust the kids to order politely and on their own. That's...
Every day, thousands of young people around the world experience bullying from their peers while at school, after school in their neighborhoods, when they are at home, and even through social media and texts. Adolescents who are picked on...
Oh summer. The idea of you is so dreamy:: a relaxed schedule, hours spent outside at the pool or watching the kids play on their bikes and scooters, and soaking up the endless sunshine. But the reality of this...
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...
Date Night Noshing
A friend told me about Murray's Cheese a few months ago, I went and browsed but I wasn’t ready to pull the trigger. I finally did a few weeks ago and y’all! The entire experience is *all...
It seems like every time I try to make big plans for my day, a worm my daughter secretly hid in her closet in a glass container from The Dollar Tree, perishes.
That's dramatic. I’ve only had to plan two...
We all want our children to inherit certain traits from us, such as our looks and personality. But have we ever considered how our fears also carry over to our children?
There is nothing inherently wrong with having fears; we...
Houston Guides + Resources
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...
