Meet a Dad: Dr. Jonathan Patrick: Care for Kids Pediatric Dentistry
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born and raised in Kingwood (Bear Branch!) and lived here until I left for a decade for college and dental school in Dallas, then residency and my master’s degree in Chicago. While my family...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 6/7
FRIDAY Kids Cafe @ Baldwin Boettcher Library 12:00-1:00 PM In partnership with the Houston Food Bank, Baldwin Boettcher will be offering a free healthy lunch for children of all ages and their caretakers. This program will begin June 3rd and will run through August...
“Summer Boredom Busters”- As Seen on Channel 13
Summer is only a few weeks in and the kids are already bored. I sat down with Chelsey Hernandez on Channel 13 to talk about some "Summer Boredom Busters" to keep the kids busy this summer if they didn't go to Summer Camps. I have a few fun ideas to do over the summer...
Easy Turkey Taco-Stuffed Pepper Recipe From Whole30 CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban
Anyone else feel like they’re constantly working to find easy recipes that the whole family will not only eat, but love? Taco Tuesday is always a crowd pleaser, even in Melissa Hartwig Urban’s house. We spoke to the Whole30 CEO about her favorite spin on turkey tacos...
Weekend Round up: 5/24
Friday: Toddler Time @ Urban Air 10 AM-12PM Bring in your toddlers and preschoolers from 10am-Noon for JUMPEROO time! $8 per child. Parents play FREE! Jumperoo is held on Friday mornings each week, where we open up the ENTIRE park just for the little ones, 5 and...
6 Mistakes Most Toddler Parents Make
Toddlers are cavemen. If you’re reading this and are actually parenting a toddler, you probably don’t need further explanation. You’re familiar with the grunting, the lack of table manners, the random tantrums and general refusal to express emotions in a civilized...
Beekeeper’s Naturals: Harnessing the Power of The Bee Hive
If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new brand, which...
Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
**This post does contain Affiliate Links** This Easter is going to look a little different than previous years but I still want the kids to be able to have fun. We try and keep the sweets to a minimum for Easter Baskets. We try and get books and a few treats that they...
7 Baby & Toddler Truths from Dr. Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block
If you’ve had a baby in the two decades, Harvey Karp probably needs little introduction. In 2001, this pediatrician co-founded The Happiest Baby, a multi-media parenting brand that provides advice through bestselling books (millions of books have been sold,...
Houston Christian High School Ensures All Families Have Access to Education through New Tuition Model
In an industry where there are ever climbing tuition prices, Houston Christian High School is taking strides to ensure all families continue to have access to dynamic, intentional education through an innovative new tuition model called indexed tuition. Houston...
Former ESPN Anchor Lisa Kerney On Raising An Athlete
Whether you were an athlete growing up or had two left feet, most of us would love our children to have success with sports, and have fun while doing it. As a former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and reporter, Lisa Kerney got an upfront and personal view of elite athletes,...
Family Friendly Guide to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
If you are new to the area or have no idea what to expect here is the rundown of things to do at The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Houston, TX during the livestock show and rodeo is the perfect family getaway with tons to do for both parents and kids — bbq...
Vaping & Teens: What Parents Need to Know
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD—aka Cannabidiol, or one of the chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. Health benefits being discussed for products infused with CBD include reducing anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia—without the...
Spring Break Camp Guide
DCBD DANCE ACADEMY STEMgineers Spring Break Camp! @ Ivy Kids Summer Lake Ranch March 11-15 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM Ages 5-12 years Ready for a spring break adventure? Come join us for a week of fun packed with science, technology, engineering, and math activities. We’ll...
Spring Break Guide: The Florida Keys
Taking the family to Florida for Spring Break? Then you won’t want to miss our three-part series on trips to the Sunshine State, including our Local Moms’ recs for the Florida Keys, Palm Beach and Naples. First, read on for where to stay, what to do, where to eat and...
Whole30: An Interview with CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban
My mother site The Local Moms Network interviewed Melissa Hartwig Urban the co-creator behind Whole 30. (Wait don't leave yet, she gives you a recipe at the end)! Whole 30 has helped me so much in the past three years or so since I switched to that lifestyle. If you...
Weekend Round Up: 2/1
Friday: Toddler Time @ Urban Air 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Bring in your toddlers and preschoolers from 10am-Noon for JUMPEROO time! $8 per child. Parents play FREE! Jumperoo is held on Friday mornings each week, where we open up the ENTIRE park just for the little ones, 5...
Pure Barre Update: 60 days
I have been doing Pure Barre for a full TWO MONTHS now, which is hard to believe. My goals I had set for myself were to go 3 times a week and to just tone up. This was the first time I had worked out since before my daughter, almost 5 years ago. (WOW, I know) Besides...
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice—and we’re already huge fans of their...