When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and accelerate on their own timeline. Our Virtual Learning Guide is a shortlist of virtual activities including Writing Skills, Public Speaking, Arts & Crafts, Woodworking, Language Programs, Coding Classes, Movie Production Workshops, SAT/ACT Test Prep, Science Activities, Acting Classes, and More! We hope your family take ..read more

Meet Erin Cummings, mama of two and founder of YESyoga! This stand-up paddle board yoga instructor turned yoga studio owner has built her business on the foundation of helping women feel worthy and empowered. In this interview, she shares a bit about herself, her parenthood journey and what she is OBSESSED with! We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did. Also, feel free to connect with Erin as she is so generously offering our followers the opportunity to de-stress with a free month of yoga! Use promotion code: southhoustonmoms! Erin, if you could describe yourself in one wo ..read more

  At NicoleHD Jewelry, our mission is to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone. Our founder Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz comes from a family of jewelers and has rocked the jewelry industry for over 3 decades – so you can trust she knows that when buying fine jewelry, you want to choose pieces that are timeless and hold their value. Learn more about Nicole and her background in our last post! That’s why she personally curates each collection of our 14k and 18k gold and diamond everyday fine jewelry to ensure the highest quality and craftsmanship. Here are a few of her insi ..read more

As moms, yesterday’s senseless tragedy in Uvalde has left us feeling a range of emotions from heartbreak to anger. Enough is enough, and while our world debates on what to do next, we are home hugging our sweet children a little tighter while trying to make sense of it all. I had the opportunity to touch base with Serene Counseling and Wellness, a local Pearland therapy facility, for their expert guidance on the best way to talk with our children about the school shooting. Founder, Roxanne Deams, LPC-S and Ali Gonzales, LPC-Associate were so gracious to provide information to help us along ..read more

As moms, yesterday’s senseless tragedy in Uvalde has left us feeling a range of emotions from heartbreak to anger. Enough is enough, and while our world debates on what to do next, we are home hugging our sweet children a little tighter while trying to make sense of it all. I had the opportunity to touch base with Serene Counseling and Wellness, a local Pearland therapy facility, for their expert guidance on the best way to talk with our children about the school shooting. Founder, Roxanne Deams, LPC-S and Ali Gonzales, LPC-Associate were so gracious to provide information to help us along ..read more

This original story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Harvey Karp, M.D. Toddler truth: Tantrums usually peak at 18 to 24 months, subside a bit, then crest again around 3.5 years. So, knowing how to prevent—and quell—these meltdowns now will for-sure pay off in spades down the road. Toddlers and tantrums are like puddles after a rainstorm…inevitable, messy, and natural! But with a little forethought, planning, and even some avoidance tactics, you can weather any storm Mother Nature or your toddler has to offer. The key to tackling toddler tantrums? Understanding that they’re a ..read more

  This weeks Meet a Mom interview is with Kris Russell, mama of three and owner of Green Pest Guys! She and her husband, Dalin, work hard every day to keep our local families bug-free with their family friendly pest control service. We asked Kris to share a bit about herself, her business and how she does it all while navigating motherhood! We definitely agree with her least favorite mom job, and think you will too!   Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in the Katy/Houston area? I’m originally from New Jersey, but we moved to Texas when I was 11. I grew up in t ..read more

As moms, we’re usually behind the camera instead of in front of it. While that means that our phones are full of fun photos and memories of our families, we unfortunately aren’t *in* any of those photos. Shoott, a female-run company making professional photography accessible to everyone, can help us all change that, without making a big commitment of time or money. Here is a bit more about Shoott and what they’re offering for Spring! Ready to book a session? Go to Shoott.com to find a location close to you, and take advantage of our code, LOCALMOMS, for 15% off 5+ photos. It’s Female-Own ..read more

We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry. Nicole has been in the jewelry industry her entire life and over the past 3 decades, she’s become an icon, shaking-up the fine jewelry industry by creating a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand that is more accessible than other fine jewelry companies with unnecessarily large markups. The NHD mission has been to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone. Nicole personally curates each collection of 14k and 18k gold and diamond everyday fine jewelry pieces. Making sure th ..read more

Who else is egg-cited for Easter! Here’s a list of local egg hunts sure to be a blast! Some require registration, so be sure to read the details before you and your little bunnies arrive. Enjoy! Saturday, April 9 & Sunday, April 10 Saturday, April 9   Autumn Oak Speech, Voice and Hearing, PLLC Friendswood, 10:30am – 11:30am Ages 2-10 First United Methodist Church, Pearland Pearland, 10am – 12pm All Ages Fishers of Men Lutheran Church Sugar Land, 10am- 1pm Ages 0 – 5th Grade Pecan Grove Easter Egg Hunt Richmond, 11am – 1pm All Ages The Way of Life Church Pearland, 2pm – 4pm All Age ..read more