I realized something today, as my five year old youngest child confidently stepped out of our minivan and walked through the doors of his preschool:: his backpack fits him now. I bought him that backpack when he was just barely two, along with a matching nap mat and lunchbox. It swallowed him whole, so big […]
With many Texas schools remaining closed for the time being and a multitude of parents choosing to homeschool rather than virtual learning, I think it’s safe to say we’re all looking for fun ways to keep our children engaged and learning at home…without the eye rolls and teeth pulling. As a former lit major and […]
I can’t say I’m entirely surprised to find us back in quarantine {not that my family ever really left}; after all, hearing the news that the state would reopen back in May felt something akin to standing on the deck of the Titanic waving at the nice frosty icebergs in front of us. And though […]
My oldest son, recently turned four-and-a-half-years old, has a love affair with garbage trucks. Every week on garbage day we listen for the loud, rumbling sounds of that giant blue monster to turn onto our street and race out {sometimes without shoes or, occasionally in my two-year-old’s case, pants} to meet it. It’s a love […]
It’s not easy being stuck at home with younger kids. We’ve got you covered with some quick, easy at-home activities for younger kids to help get you through this time. What a crazy last few weeks this has been, am I right?! My current state of emotions can be likened to a snow globe that’s […]
With schools all over the city closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself, both as a teacher and a mom, trying to explain to my child about what’s going on. I’m not one to sugarcoat most things, especially if it’s a serious matter, so being upfront with my child seemed like the only […]
Well, it’s been a week y’all, am I right? I’m not sure what was harder to hear – that the COVID-19 virus officially reached pandemic status, or that nearly all the school districts in the city of Houston would be closing for several weeks. Either way, it looks like we’ll all be stuck at home […]
You are somebody I know from drop-off, But you’re takin’ shots at me like it’s mom-off. And I’m just like, cool, it’s only preschool. Sayin’ in the carpool, “we’re college-bound!” Gotta get em started early, you expound. And I’m just like jeez, they’re only three. You need to calm down. I always thought my husband […]
We are excited to partner with Montessori to share this unique early education method and schools with Houston Moms!When my children were tiny babies, I began to think about what kind of educational experiences I wanted them to have. Sure, I want them to learn to read, write and do a reasonable amount of math […]
We are proud to partner with the Learning Care Group for this post. “Will my child be ready for elementary school?” “What preschool will best prepare them for Kindergarten?” I’ve been the parent of young children for almost a decade, and I’ve asked myself these questions many times over the years. In today’s world, where […]
