Attention readers – Due to Hurricane Harvey, many of the events and activities listed in this month’s Calendar of Events may have been cancelled or rescheduled. Please be sure to visit…
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month. Are your kids equipped with the essential tool? Are you encouraging them to exercise their freedom to read? By Kimberly Blaker “A library card,” says…
Kids4Community Founder, Kenan Pala (age 13), coordinated a Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive in San Diego on Friday, September 1st. Kenan and Kids4Community volunteers collected and assembled 2,000 hygiene kits and sent them to Hurricane…
The 2017 USA Gymnastics GFA National Championships were held at Mt. St. Joseph’s University in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28th through July 1st in conjunction with the USA Wheel National Championships. Teams…
When your child says he’s depressed, how do you know whether it’s just a mood swing or something more serious? By Dr. Amy Acosta, psychologist in adolescent medicine and Dr. Krista…
“Galveston Cares” Weekend to Take Place Sept. 30- Oct. 1 In an effort to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts on the mainland, the Galveston tourism community will host a free beach weekend Sept.…
Baby/Toddler: La Princesa and The Pea by Susan Middleton Elya (Putnam Books For Young Readers, September 2017) Here’s an utterly delightful twist on the fairy tale of the Princess and the…
Kids4Community Founder, Kenan Pala (age 13), coordinated a Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive in San Diego on Friday, September 1st. Kenan and Kids4Community volunteers collected and assembled 2,000 hygiene kits and sent them to Hurricane…
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Q. My daughter has been a part of a Girl Scout group ever since she was 8 years old. As the girls have grown, one of her friends has announced that…
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An author since childhood, Melissa believes strongly in the empowerment that fills a person who practices the craft of creative writing. As founder of the iWRITE Literacy Organization, she now strives…
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Sherri is a survivor of domestic abuse from her first marriage, 40 years ago. Today she is CEO of AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse), which this month launches its…
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Kaylen is a native Houstonian and Executive Chef for A 2nd Cup, a Heights-based coffee shop whose mission is to raise awareness of human trafficking. Her passion for the culinary industry…
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By Dr. Laith Mahmood Summer break is here, which means warmer weather and vacations for many. But for others, it’s not all fun and games. Summer break is also the busiest time…
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Q. Recently my daughter had a birthday party, and she received quite a few gifts. Although she personally thanked each of her guests the day at the party, I asked her…
