???? Back-to-School Parent Hacks That’ll Save Your Sanity (and Mornings)
There’s something about that back-to-school season that’s a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and pure chaos. One minute you’re snapping pics of fresh haircuts and new…
Category: Family Life
This Week in Houston Food Events: Free Tacos for the Kids, Rosé Tastings for You
This Week in Houston Food Events: Free Tacos for the Kids, Rosé Tastings for You
TEXAS WANTS TO DEFINE WHAT MAKES A WOMAN- AGREE OR DISAGREE, THIS DEBATE ISN’T GOING AWAY. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.
In this article, I dive into the debate over Texas House Bill 229, which seeks to define sex strictly based on biology. While I personally believe in …
Texas Vouchers Are Official – So Where’s the $10K for Teachers?
Whew. It’s official—Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law, which means Texas families can now get…
Is Our School District at Risk of the Same Fate as Spring Branch ISD?
???? A federal judge just ruled Spring Branch ISD violated the Voting Rights Act by silencing minority voices through their election system. Could the…
Why Even Give a Law If You Can Opt Out? The Confusing Reality of STAAR Testing
If we’re letting people opt out of basic education standards for vague 'moral' or 'religious' reasons, what’s next? Are we going to let surgeons s…
A Tribute to Strength: Fighting Breast Cancer for 15 Years
This past month, we said goodbye to a truly incredible woman—my husband’s grandmother, who fought a relentless battle with breast cancer for 15 years. It’s…
An expert shares how many toys your child should have. It might surprise you
“We keep bringing home more and more toys, thinking this is the toy that will get my kid into Harvard.” When my son was just…
Texas lawmakers ditch discussion on controversial bill that would make abortion murder
A bill that would apply the same penalties for abortion in Texas as homicide was removed from a committee schedule on Tuesday, likely ending any…
KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislation
Congressman Al Green is filing legislation on Thursday in Washington D.C. that would continue federal funding to replace stolen SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.…
Harris County Public Health confronts bias, disparities at Maternal and Child Health conference
by Monique WelchApril 21, 2025 | 4:00 am DeShaun Desrosiers, midwife, speaks during Maternal and Child Health Conference for during Black Maternal Health week at Marriott…
Houston ISD cutting wraparound services department, shifting focus to Sunrise Centers
The district is shifting the non-academic support services to its seven Sunrise Centers. The board of managers on Wednesday voted to open an eighth center,…
Best Playgrounds in Houston: Destination Playgrounds Worth the Drive
The space-themed playground in Hermann Park. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ortiz 1. Hermann Park The Commons – Museum District Completely reimagined in 2024, Hermann Park’s central…
How to Make the Most of Family Time During Busy School Days
Balancing the hustle of school schedules, work commitments, and other daily tasks can often feel like a juggling act. As parents, it can be hard…
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