Back To School
Led by The Lighthouse Church and Ministries First Lady Shaunie Henderson, LIGHTFEST launched in 2023 with a mission of sending local kids back to school with the backpacks, notebooks, pens, and other essential supplies for a successful year.   Â
Aww Better Child Care Center is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual School Supply Drive-Thru Giveaway, which is set to take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Find local back to school giveaways, events and more happening in and around the Houston area for 2024.
Music, food and fun! Don’t miss the free book and school supply giveaway.
Friday through Sunday mark Tax Free Weekend in the state of Texas. For most parents, it’s the biggest weekend for back to school shopping. For adults without kids, it’s a pretty big shopping weekend for a lot of items you want under $100. In short, everybody wins. Kids get the hottest sneakers, adults get to […]
The school bell rings in just a few weeks for many students in our area. That means it is time to get those school supply lists and start shopping. If you just can’t get excited about hunting for red pens and glue sticks in a store, consumer expert Amy Davis has good news. Shopping for […]
To pack a school lunch your child will enjoy, you need to balance nutrition with fun, likable foods. Kids throw away a lot of food at lunchtime, both from purchased school lunches and lunches brought from home. Even the most lovingly packed lunch can become trash can fodder if its contents make the child or his friends say, "Yuck!"
It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents to get back into the school routine in a stress free manner.
Beginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. Preschoolers are still at that tender age when the most important people in their lives are their moms and dads. As parents, we can have a tremendous effect on how that first day of preschool goes. To help ensure that it is as successful as possible, follow these tips to prepare the child and get them off on the right foot.
In addition to studying and working hard in school, being organized is just as important in order to be successful. Not only is it a good trait to learn now, it will be a valuable asset in adulthood as well, when entering the workforce. With hectic schedules, changing classes and needing different materials for each class, learning how to organize your schoolwork can make life so much easier for students.
