Read about parenting from Houston Moms Blog!
All opinions expressed in this paid testimonial are proudly our own. I am a single parent and a teacher– my little family relies on my paycheck alone for all of life’s necessities and extras. For the better part of 2020, I’ve been locked up with my thoughts, and those thoughts sometimes go to the unthinkable- […]
Behind California, Texas has the highest numbers of victims of human trafficking in the nation. In a recent article published by the Houston Chronicle, it was reported that the most accurate study comes out of the University of Texas at Austin, “which estimated that there are 310,000 victims of human trafficking at any given moment […]
It was one of those nice afternoons when the little one was taking a nap, the oldest was upstairs reading, and my seven-year-old daughter was playing quietly with her mystery blind bags in the family room. I was sitting on the couch folding laundry and enjoying a peaceful moment when she broke the silence. “I […]
The elementary school years can be full of suprises for parents, but there are ways to help you navigate them successfully with and for your children. Like most parents of my generation, I read What to Expect When You’re Expecting when I was pregnant. I even read the version for raising toddlers that came out […]
Tooth Fairy Tales Ever since my two older kids starting losing their teeth and writing letters to the Tooth Fairy, I have been typing up responses in the night to disguise the true identity of the one who leaves them money and/or messages. I have one child who left a note in lieu of her […]
I’m not gonna lie…it wasn’t an easy decision. We prayed. We pondered. We debated. We discussed. We thought of all the reasons why it would never work. We thought of all the people it would impact; all the people who might get hurt. But the same three words just kept coming back to us… Love […]
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 from friends and mentors, and so many “women in medicine” and “work-life balance” seminars, I have […]
Back to school is one of my favorite times of the year. All of the hopes and dreams that come from the start of something new gives me energy. Shopping for school supplies brings me joy {There’s nothing better than a fresh set of pens in alllll the colors}. I just love back to school […]
Splish, splash, splosh! Typically, Houston’s notorious summer heat sends us all jumping, cannon-balling, and diving into the nearest swimming pool. This summer however, many public pools and splash pads might be closed or have limited access. What can a home-bound mama do? Space and Splurge If you have the space and the budget, here are […]
