April 10, 2012 By Health Houston Kids
Sorry guys, paying work has (sadly) gotten in the way of many fun things, and that includes keeping readers of Healthy Houston Kids informed. However, a friend is in desperate need and I’m writing, hoping you will be able to help. That friend, Camp Hope, will not be able to provide a respite for young [...]
March 22, 2012 By Health Houston Kids
Yesterday two local schools celebrated spring by breaking out the soil and seedlings in their teaching gardens. The school gardens, Crespo Elementary in Houston ISD and James Bowie Elementary in Goose Creek CISD (Baytown), are sponsored by the local chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA). The association sponsors teaching gardens across the country to [...]
March 12, 2012 By Health Houston Kids
Today, guest blogger Lisa Garson of Great Play in Sugar Land shares some thoughts for helping your children navigate the world of youth sports. Twenty million kids will register for youth sports this year, many of them for the first time. Numerous studies prove the benefits of participating in regular physical activity as a child, and [...]
March 8, 2012 By Health Houston Kids
Gotta love Twitter. Today I learned about a great service for Houston families with special needs children sponsored by our local Easter Seals chapter. The Family Day Out provides a much-needed break to parents with the goals of reducing stress, abuse, family break down and institutionalization of those with disabilities. Family Day Out is a Saturday [...]
