Books, books, books! I won’t name names, but a couple of my kids would rather spend hours watching TV than stick their noses in a book. That’s why I’ve had to learn to be creative when it comes to getting them to read more and spend less time on electronics, and let me tell you… these tiips have worked wonders! Read on to learn how you can enjoy a season of MORE reading with your crew!

If your little one is exhibiting signs and symptoms of a high temperature, your natural reaction might be to panic. But did you know that it's normal for your baby’s temperature to fluctuate for various reasons, and it’s not always necessarily bad?

A fever for an infant is defined as a rectal temperature of over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or an oral reading above 99 degrees. A fever is typically a symptom of another illness, but knowing exactly what to do can be difficult. Not to worry — you can quickly assess the severity of their fever at home by using a baby fever chart.

Summertime is the ideal time for outdoor playtime in The Woodlands! The days are longer and there's no school, so the fun can begin early in the day and stretch to the later hours of the evening. Take advantage of this special season by making sure your son has access to plenty of toys and activities to help prolong his time spent playing in the outdoors. Yep, I know... our summer months are SUPER HOT. But kids need to run around, sweat, get dirty, and get their Vitamin D. (Just be sure to supervise their playtime and keep them well hydrated.)

Reading with your pre-kindergarten child is rewarding and fun! What a great way to prepare for kindergarten and a lifetime of reading!  Experts say that kids who hear a lot of language do better in school. Of course, you should talk to your child throughout the day, sing songs, play rhyming games, and more. But also, READ!! Reading is one of the best ways to hear language.

Are you up late at night and BORED? If you've had enough of watching TikTok videos, try one of these ideas to make the best use of your time:

In the summetime, a Creative Alliteration Schedule keeps us on track and adds variety to our daily schedules. Here's a link to the alliteration schedule I like to use.

We're quite a few days into summer break now, and we started our week by pulling out the sewing machine. We finished 1 of the 4 bags we set out to create for "Make Something Monday" this week. (I'm hoping my other girls will be ready to make theirs by the weekend. They weren't quite feeling up to it on Monday.)  This project was supposed to be a Boho Beach Bag, but because of the fabrics my daughter chose (one was flannel), it looks like more of a cozy overnight bag.

Only two things are certain. Death and taxes. Actually, make that three things. Mosquitos in The Woodlands. It’s hard to enjoy the cooler summer evenings with these pesky insects wreaking havoc on our domain. Luckily, we have some favorites to share with you that we think will make the season a lot more enjoyable. Keep reading.

For so many years, I've wanted to try out a KiwiCo Crate, and I finally did it! It was a hit with my 9-year-old daughter, and I am sorry that it took us SO LONG to delve into the world of these fun crate activities! We made probiotic buddy stuffies, homemade goo, and delicious kofta, and we learned a lot about how bacteria works plus played word games and more. Still on our to-do-list from our crate is the making of homemade yogurt and frozen yogurt, which we plan to do the first week of summer break.​

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The Woodlands Township Action Guide
Download the Summer 2024 Action Guide for The Woodlands Township. Summer camps, educational programs for ages preschool through adults, special events, and more. 

YMCA Kids & Teens Summer Race Series
Swim+Bike+Run = FUN! Triathlons/Duathlons happening in June, July, and August. 

Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free summer concerts, children's theater, and family shows all summer long. Summer 2024 lineup includes Motown, Express Children's Theatre, Houston Symphony, Shakespeare Festival, and more.

I don’t mean to be dramatic, but LovePop has the most gorgeous and unique greeting cards & keepsakes I have ever seen! Are you familiar with them? I found them when searching  online  for Mother’s Day gift ideas, but I got a bit giddy and ordered pop-up cards and bouquets for graduation and other upcoming special occasions as well. There was an option for free shipping, but I paid a couple dollars extra because once I saw these precious works of art, I had to get them here pronto!