Mr. Mark Kistler invites your family to a full week of turbo fun imagination-launching drawing in 3-D fun... because learning to draw in 3-D builds important creative thinking skills and GENIUS BRAIN POWER! Many of Mark's alumni are game designers and animators with renowned projects including Kung Fu Panda, Frozen, Shrek, Madagascar, Bug's Life, Toy Story, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, LEGO, and Leapfrog Toys.

Are you a parent who wants to give your child an edge in the fast-paced world of technology and programming? Look no further than LearnToBot - the innovative way to learn computer programming through robotics.

Founded by Neil Dey, an Inventor & Computer engineer with nearly two decades of experience designing some of the fastest supercomputers in the world and eight (8) inventions to his name. LearnToBot offers a unique and exciting way for children ages 6+ to learn the skills they need for tomorrow's workforce.

The Woodlands is home to a rising star in the medical field – Dr. Beth Zhou – a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at CCRM Fertility. The Woodlands Mommy caught up with Dr. Zhou this month to get to know the Houston native, Baylor College of Medicine graduate and women’s health advocate.

The 2023 Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival will soon come to life along the banks of The Woodlands Waterway and Town Green Park on the weekend of Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 15. As a long-standing springtime tradition for families and local residents for 18 years, the festival is a jewel of the Texas fine arts tour and is ranked among the top arts festivals in the country, and has been voted as the Best Event in The Woodlands.

Here’s a rundown of the top ten things to enjoy and appreciate this year at Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival: 

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common disabilities to date, impacting around 1% of the entire population, including many of our WoodlandsMommy.com families.

For many, ASD can create difficulties with communication, learning, and social interactions. With autism being a common diagnosis, it is likely you or someone you know may be impacted. April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness month, a great opportunity to get involved in the community and learn more about autism. Below are some interesting facts you may not know about ASD, presented by BlueSprig Pediatrics: 

Jerry Matheson Park - the fabulous "tire park' located at 1240 Ulrich Rd. in Tomball, is getting a facelift. Wait a minute. Facelift is the wrong word. The park is getting a COMPLETE overhaul! Last year, when I heard that they were re-doing this charming playground, I was disheartened. "What could be better than an awesome park with TIRES GALORE?" I wondered. But then, I stopped at the park this week to check it out, and I was AMAZED! The playground is completely new and it's spectacular! 

I won't spend much time writing out some commentary. I know YOU want to see photos, so here they are:

Here is a look at the many play structures. As you can see, the second one is perfectly sized for younger kids:

A climber's paradise! Jerry Matheson Park has so many structures on which to climb, including these three beauties. We love the monkey bars:

I can't get over the beautiful rope swing that's large enough for several riders. The motion is side-to-side. The park has about 4 regular swings, some baby/tot swings, and several specialty swings They are NOT all picture.

 Imaginative play at its finest! Toddlers and preschoolers can sit and enjoy this little red train for hours! 

Here are a few other favorites! A zip line, teeter totter, and more!

In case you're interested, here's the master plan of how Jerry Matheson Park when the $2.3 million update is complete. There will be a splashpad, pickleball courts, and other new amenities, coming soon.