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The big moments in parenting will surprise you. I’ve been a mom for nearly 16 years and they still surprise me. One night you might be laying in bed, starting to doze off while watching TV and someone will wander in and say, “Hey Mom, can I talk to you for a minute?” You’ll absentmindedly […]
Every day I worry about my teenagers. I worry about them, and their peers, in ways that I never expected. I’m not surprised that I worry about them, but I’m very surprised about the things I worry about most. I was prepared to worry about totally different things than what the reality of parenting teenagers […]
I have a request. Can we just stop with the condescending hot takes about Kids These Days? Every time I scroll through my social media feeds, there’s another blog post or tweet that’s gone viral, lamenting lazy, disrespectful children and teenagers. Kids these days have no moral values…their parents have no discipline…they don’t respect authority…they […]
Spring is definitely in the air in Houston, which means families are already thinking about their plans for the nearing summer. Our friends at Camp Olympia are gearing up for what will definitely be a memorable summer, and below are just a handful of reasons why both kids and parents are including Camp Olympia in […]
EEEEEKKKK!!! We are over the moon to introduce our official Houston Mom’s Blog Community & Conversation Group to all of our loyal Facebook enthusiasts {all 27K+ of you!} A couple of weeks ago we put out a survey, and well, mamas, we listened! By and large, so many of you were craving more intimate connections, […]
My almost thirteen year old has had a feeding tube for 8 years now. It’s just a part of who she is and a part of our daily life; I can barely remember what life was like without it {aside from being incredibly stressful}! It doesn’t hold her back at all and gives her a […]
We are thrilled to partner with GradePower Learning for this sponsored post. We know how much of a struggle homework can be, so we are honored to have them sharing tips and tricks to help make this semester a great one!With the start of each new semester, our phone starts ringing with anxious parents on […]
I hate to sound all first-world here, but sometimes too many toys during the holidays can be a problem. We really try to focus Christmas on the birth of Jesus, so the overload of toys can seriously distract from that. Not to mention they take up a lot of space and clutter up our house. I […]
We are honored to be partnering with TexaClear to bring you this sponsored post. We hope you find these tips and tricks helpful as we make our way into cold and flu season!Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while I am so excited to stuff myself with turkey, dressing, and all the pie … […]
