When I became of mom of boy/girl twins I had twice as much laundry, diapers and crying as my mom friends of singletons. What I didn’t know at the time was that I also had twice as much Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There were plenty of clues along the way but my son didn’t […] The post Help! Teens Deal With… ADHD appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
With all the technology during the past year or so, kids could use a much-needed mindfulness break away from their screens. Fortunately, we have many effectivetools to help our children practice mindfulness, such as yoga. Yoga offers so many incredible benefits to our children including a time for inner focus, a way to connect to […] The post Why Your Kids Will Love Animal Yoga Poses appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
“Pet ownership can bring joy and happiness to any home” For children with special needs, particularly for children with sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD, and social or behavioral issues, adopting a domesticated pet can provide wonderful benefits. Here are some great reasons to consider adding a pet to your family. Helps Grow Social Skills Kids […] The post Benefits of Pet Ownership for Kids with Special Needs appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
ITS A BIG RESPONSIBILITY It’s important that cat ownership not be taken lightly, especially for families with children – it’s a big responsibility. To ensure that parents aren’t stuck with the brunt of the work once the excitement has worn off, Cat Person co-founder, Lambert Wang — who fostered over a dozen cats throughout years […] The post Raising Responsible Pet Owners appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
Before becoming a parent, the idea of disciplining children seemed fairly straightforward. It follows logic that if you set limits, use consistency, and respond firmly, but lovingly, children will learn to correct their behavior. As I became a more experienced mother, I quickly learned that traditional methods of discipline, such as time out, do not […] The post Creative Consequences for Kids appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
Your child wakes up with a sore throat and you begin an internal debate of whether to keep your child home or send them to school. On one hand, you do not want your child to struggle through the school day because they don’t feel well but, on the other hand, having your child catch […] The post To School or Not School appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
Don’t be fooled by glittery costumes and false eyelashes-competitive dancers are athletes, who deserve to be taken just as seriously as members of any other team such as soccer, swimming, or track. Dance has multiple benefits-often more than other sports. And yes, dance performed regularly and intensively is both a sport and a multi-sensory art […] The post Give Dance a Chance! appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
In the reality television age, when contestants are either considered superstars-in-the-making or deserving of international ridicule, parents may struggle to instill basic teamwork principles in their children. So encouraging kids to become members of a team can help them constructively channel their energy and creativity, while learning about sportsmanship first-hand. Kids can learn new things […] The post GO TEAM!!! Ways To Raise Good Sports appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special time together in the simplest, purest form – through reading. The shared experience of reading with my grandchildren has filled me with joy and created […] The post 9 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Grandparents through Books appeared first on Houston Family Magazine.| Houston Family Magazine
If I have observed one thing after a decade of having a school-age child, it’s that arts motivated kids perform better in school. Sure, my daughter comes from an artsy family already. Her mom is a writer and her dad is a theater director, but she’s not an extension of us; she is uniquely herself, […]| Houston Family Magazine
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Every parent dreams of seeing their child curled up with a favorite book, fully immersed in a story they love. But how do we inspire a lifelong love of reading at every age? At Cottage Door Press, we believe the seeds of independent reading are planted from birth—through storytime, exploration, and interactive engagement with books. […]| Houston Family Magazine
Summer is here and it’s time for a break! If you are like me, you may not have had a chance to start making plans for adventures this summer, so this list can get you started! MAP out your SUMMER TIMELINE – You’ve basically have 12 weeks with the kids before summer ends. FAMILY VACATION […]| Houston Family Magazine
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