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Houston Preschools: Parent Recommendations for Best Houston Preschools

by Jill Jarvis 15 Comments

Are you looking for the best Houston preschools? To help you navigate through the school selection processes, below are reader recommended preschools in the Houston area! This guide is intended to get you started in your search for a mother’s day out, preschool or bridge program. Details on hours/programs may change, so get the latest […]

Filed Under: All, Preschools, Resources January 24, 2021

Cheap, Reduced or Free Summer Camps for Houston Kids

by Jill Jarvis 3 Comments

Cheap, reduced and free summer camps for Houston kids! Summer camps and activities can be outrageously expensive. To help you have more fun in Houston, with kids, we have CHEAP, REDUCED and FREE camps and classes listed below. For summer 2021, things could all suddenly change. I’ve included the current status of the camps… but watch […]

Filed Under: All, Camp Information, Resources January 15, 2021

Houston Summer Camps Recommended by Parents

by Jill Jarvis 2 Comments

It’s clear from all the questions I get… Houston parents not only want to know what Houston summer camps are available, but they want recommendations from other parents. Below is an updated list of camps recommended by Houston parents. And, of course, for 2021, this could all change quickly. Check each link for the latest […]

Filed Under: All, Camp Information, Houston Events, Resources January 14, 2021

Both Rigorous & Kind: Westbury Christian School

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Private School Tour at Westbury Christian School, Best Houston School

At Westbury Christian School, the academics are rigorous, but the kindness and care for the students is always first. Here is what a Houston parent has to say: “As a Westbury parent, Westbury Christian School has been an excellent choice for our family. The safety protocols when we returned to school were expansive and detailed, […]

Filed Under: All, Resources January 7, 2021

Supporting Kids with Emotional Issues

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Supporting Kids with Emotional Issues

Are you seeking to support a gifted child as a parent, teacher or professional? Join Rainard for a virtual workshop. The Head of School will discuss the issues gifted children are having during COVID-19 and how we can be supporting kids with emotional issues during these unprecedented times. Virtual Workshop Supporting Kids with Emotional Issues: […]

Filed Under: All, Resources December 8, 2020

Picking the Best Houston School for You…Westbury Christian School

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Private School Tour at Westbury Christian School, Best Houston School

Are you looking for the best Houston school for your family? Look at Westbury Christian School. Do you need more individualized attention? Comprehensive course opportunities? An emphasis on spiritual formation? Westbury Christian School has a Lower, Middle and High School and offers a three-dimensional program of education. It consists of a Spiritual Development Program, an […]

Filed Under: All, Resources December 2, 2020

Does Your Gifted Learner Love to Learn? They will at Houston’s Rainard School for Gifted Children

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Houston Rainard School Gifted Learners

Does your gifted learner love to learn? Some gifted kids do not thrive in school. Rainard School for Gifted Children says that this is a problem that they can solve. The last six months have made me very aware of how my children are doing in school. I know where they excel, where they struggle […]

Filed Under: All, Resources November 12, 2020

Make the Most of Your Private School Tour… Tips from Westbury Christian School

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Private School Tour at Westbury Christian School, Best Houston School

Make the most of your private school tour! Are you considering a private school for your child? Do you need more individualized attention, comprehensive course opportunities or an emphasis on spiritual formation? But how do you select the right school? To make the best decision, Westbury Christian School suggests making the most of your private […]

Filed Under: All, Resources November 3, 2020

How is School Going? Is Rainard Right for Your Gifted Learner?

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Over the last six months, school has not been quite what anyone expected… but it has been eye opening. It’s given me a first row seat to our education and I can really appreciate how my kids are doing. I now know where they excel, where they struggle and how they fit in with their […]

Filed Under: All, Resources October 14, 2020

The 2020 Homeschool Experiment… Check In

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This year, I am homeschooling four kids. And I know nothing about homeschooling kids. But, 13 years ago I knew nothing about parenting, and the doctors still sent me home with a baby. So… just like then, we’re making some mistakes and getting a few things right. With everyone in the middle of the messy […]

Filed Under: All, Homeschool, Resources October 8, 2020

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On this website you will find a full list of Houston weekly events, things to do around the city, travel ideas and resources for parents.

I know just what it’s like to be overwhelmed by work, life and family. I spent a lot of years traveling for work, missing big milestones for my kids and feeling bad about everything.

I started this website to make a list of all the events happening around Houston and then pick one to enjoy with my kids. And instead of thinking of all the things I was missing, I started to enjoy the things we were doing together.

If you are a parent that is feeling overwhelmed by all the things you could be doing in Houston… please just use our weekly lists and daily posts as suggestions. Pick one thing to do with your family and intentionally ignore the rest!

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