Never underestimate the power of bedtime stories. Reading before bed has so many benefits including improving sleep quality, promoting longer sleep duration, and increasing vocabulary. This year, our family has really enjoyed bringing back the art of the bedtime book. Our boys are getting older now, but they still enjoy some quiet screen-free relaxation time […] The post 10 Timeless Bedtime Stories to Add to Your Little One’s Shelf appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

When planning the rest of your summer fun, it’s important to know when your kids go back to school! Houston area school calendars have been set and re-set for the upcoming school year, causing a little confusion, but never fear, Houston Moms is here to keep you in the know for Back-to-School! Houston Area School […] The post Getting Back-to-School: Houston Area School Calendars for 2024-2025 appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

Happy Ice Cream Month! Where are your favorite Houston ice cream shops to get delectable frozen treats?  I don’t know about you but in my house, it seems like summer is flying by. How in the world are we almost through July?! Between camp drop offs, summer school and swim team, I am ready for […] The post Houston’s Top 10 Ice Cream Shops first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Houston’s Top 10 Ice Cream Shops appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

It’s a Saturday morning and you’re making a feast for breakfast. Your little one is gleefully playing – or so you think. The shrieking, crying, stomping and full-on meltdown begins, and you have no idea what happened. Amidst the pointing and unintelligible words, you figure out that they can’t find their stuffy which they left […] The post The Consequences of Pregnancy: The Terror of Tantrums first appeared on Houston Moms. The post The Consequences of Pregnancy: The Terror of Tantrums appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

As summer moves on, planning for the upcoming school year begins. There are supplies to purchase, schedules to map out, and what seems like a million other details. And for parents of children who have additional needs with IEPs or 504 plans, there are even more back-to-school details to iron out.  Our daughter was only […] The post Our 504 Journey: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead  first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Our 504 Journey: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead  appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

We love partnering with businesses like Stuck on You that make life better for moms and kids! We are in the thick of summer, but if you’re anything like me, you’re already planning for fall. The back-to-school season is not all that far away and what’s better than back to school shopping? I just love […] The post Your One Stop Shop for Back to School Essentials first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Your One Stop Shop for Back to School Essentials appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

With temperatures soaring, it’s time to find some indoor fun. For me, it’s the perfect time to explore Houston’s immersive art scene. Designed with both kids and adults in mind, these interactive exhibits will provide a much needed cool escape that’s fun for the whole family. The Color Factory The Color Factory was my family’s […] The post Cool Down in Houston With Immersive Art first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Cool Down in Houston With Immersive Art appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

Motherhood is tricky. Especially with a toddler. Every time I feel like we hit a great groove it’s time for a tricky transition! Whether it be time to nix the bottle and switch to a straw cup, bid farewell to the beloved pacifier, or turn that crib into a big kid bed I felt like […] The post 4 Advantages of Potty Training in the Summer first appeared on Houston Moms. The post 4 Advantages of Potty Training in the Summer appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

One day, a long time ago, I was complaining to my daughter’s daycare teacher about the trials and tribulations of potty training. The teacher, an older and more experienced parent, said with a sly smile, “Just wait until you have to teach ’em to drive.” Fifteen years later and here we are, working towards a […] The post Texas Driver’s License: A Roadmap for Your Teenager first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Texas Driver’s License: A Roadmap for Your Teenager appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more

If you’ve lived in Houston for any amount of time, you’ve quickly learned that you can never be too prepared for natural disasters, and with elevated water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters are predicting a very active hurricane season. Funny story, my husband and I actually fell in love during Hurricane Harvey. I […] The post Be Hurricane Prepared, Houston! first appeared on Houston Moms. The post Be Hurricane Prepared, Houston! appeared first on Houston Moms ..read more