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Taking Care of Our
MOMS
while staying home & staying safe
During these difficult times when people are separated from friends and family, this can be especially hard on our moms, especially if they live alone. They are missing us, missing their grandkids, just missing normal humana connection in general. While we can’t give them a hug, we can still make an effort to connect with them on a regular basis.
FUN VIDEO CHAT IDEAS • Read-Aloud a story book
• Sing songs or make music together • Play board games (child can move both piece) or play games like Taboo or Scattergories • Have a dance party • Have a tea party or picnic (pretend or real) • Dine together. Talk while you eat. • Play dress up • Ask “Would you rather?” questions • Host a talent or magic show • Tell silly jokes • Put on a puppet show • Play Pictionary or charades • Play Hangman • Fill in Mad Libs • Have your child interview grandma like a newsperson • Create art together. Think of a theme you can both paint or draw and share
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SUPPLY ESSENTIALS
If you normally talk once a week, add a couple of chats in between. Even if they are retired and used to being home a lot, they are still missing out on day to day interaction with people; mailman, hair salon, grocery store, etc…
We’ve all been encouraged to stay home and limit our trips even to the grocery store. This is even more important for anyone in the atrisk categories, which likely includes most of our parents. Do the shopping for her. Check weekly to make sure she has everything she needs. If you don’t live close, arrange for grocery delivery if she can’t do that for herself.
GET TOGETHER If it is allowed in your area, make arrangements to meet up in your driveway, or hers, for an in person visit on occasion. Everyone can bring their own chair and own beverages and follow guidelines for staying safe (wear masks and stay at least 6 feet apart at all times).
HAVE A WINDOW VISIT If your mom is in a nursing home or assisted living, make arrangements to have a meeting at her window (with it closed, of course). You may not be able to have a lengthy meeting in this setting, but even a short visit will do wonders for her frame of mind. The grandkids can even serenade her with a song or bring window markers and play a game of tic-tactoe.
SEND A CARE PACKAGE
• Play Simon Says
• Have a staring contest
STAY IN TOUCH
Gather up some items your mom loves and safely pack them up and send them to her. Snacks, books, flowers, scented lotion, etc… All her faves to brighten her day. If you have small children, have them lay on a piece of paper with arms extended. Trace around their silhouette. Color and send as a virtual hug!
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TAKE HER DINNER Let’s face it, we are all getting a little tired of our own cooking right now. Show some support to your favorite local restaurants and pick up mom’s favorite. If you’re unable to deliver it to her, arrange for a local food delivery company to take it.
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM If you didn’t know what Zoom was a month ago, you do now! Set up some sort of video call with your mom weekly. House Party allows you to play games like Quick Draw, Heads Up, etc. You can also use FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, Hangouts etc.. Seeing each other’s smile will cheer everyone up.
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SUMMER CAMP Guide Active Play ABOVE THE BAR GYMNASTICS An active summer of fun with gymnastics, tumbling, inflatables, field trips and more! www.AboveTheBarGym.com Kemah: 832-932-1466 League City: 281-672-7198 BAY AREA RACQUET CLUB www.BayAreaRacquetClub.com 281-488-7026
UPSTAGE ARTS YOUTH THEATER Upstage Arts has the BEST summer camps! Aladdin (6-13), Frozen (6-13), and more to come! www.UpstageArts.com 832.797.4209
STEM & Educational
DANCE EXPRESSIONS We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes. Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with themes. www.DanceExpressions.net 281-996-6000 KENNEDY DANCE THEATRE Summer camps for children ages 4+ as well as several intensives geared for the experienced dancer in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe and more! www.KennedyDance.com 281-480-8441 LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Land at Lone Star Flight Museum with week-long aviation summer camps designed to let your child soar. We offer two types of camps, our Pilot Maker Camp focuses on the knowledge and skills of a pilot, our Charles E. Taylor Camp explains the engineering and mechanics of aircraft. Ages 10-12 www.LoneStarFlight.org/camps 346-708-2517 SUMMER’S SWIM ACADEMY This camp is perfect for children who have some swim experience and want to get a jump start on the swim team season, or get some in-depth stroke refinement. Ages 6-14. www.Summers-Swim.com 281-332-7946 (SWIM)
Music and Arts ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC We are offering 3 camps this summer: Allegro Summer Strings Camp is a challenging & fun experience for violin, viola, cello & double bass students & will be led by the conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra and master teachers. Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play music from Bach to the Future! July 6-10; 9am-1pm each day. Singing Whales and Mermaid Tails for ages 4-6, July 13-17; 9am-12pm each day. It Takes Two Piano Duet Camp for ages 7 and up, July 27-31; 9am-12pm each day. www.AllegroAcademyPearland.com 713-452-9402 BAY AREA ARTS CONSERVATORY Our summer workshops are Jr. Broadway Musical Theatre productions where the students audition, rehearse and then perform the show. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8-5 with early drop-off and late pick-up available. Frozen Jr. June1-19 for ages 6+, Into the Woods June 22-July17 for ages 11+, Descendants the Musical July20-August 7 for ages 6+. www.baactx.com/summer-program 281-938-1444 THE PURPLE BOX THEATER Dedicated to developing a young actor’s craft through classes, workshops, camps, and productions. We offer high quality programs for Kids & Teens in Musical Theater, Theater, Improv, Dance, Voice, Acting, Musical Revue Performing
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BAY AREA LEARNING CENTER Vex IQ Robotics, Science Camps, Private Tutoring. Come find out why we have won numerous awards! www.bayarealearningcenter.com/welcome 281-218-7650 CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER OF MAG CREEK Fun-filled & exciting activities, in-house and local area, separate field trips for different age groups of after-schoolers. Please call for information. www.ChildrensLightHouse.com 281-557-7700 FRIENDSWOOD ISD Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myFISD.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000 IVY KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTERHOBBS Epic summer of fun includes exciting field trips, cooking activities, design challenges, STEM projects, science experiments, team building games, and more into 12 weekly themes! Ages 5-12 years. www.ivykidshobbs.com 832-670-8668 KIDS U Register your child for a summer camp. We have many great offerings. Ages 3 and up! http://KidsU.uhcl.edu 281-283-3529 SAN JACINTO COLLEGE A variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM, maritime & more. www.SanJac.edu/summer-camps 281-998-6150 SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 at Sea Star Base Galveston is an intense and engaging program packed full of marine and aquatic activities. S.T.E.M. concepts have been integrated into each activity, for a fun and enriching experience! For scouts, the activities have been aligned with badge programs, so scouts can earn badges and patches while at summer camp. Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560 SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! www.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572 SYLVAN LEARNING If you’re looking to engage your child in new and exciting experiences this summer, check out Sylvan’s STEM camps. There’s nothing quite like them! Kids imagine, collaborate, explore and create, while learning super cool STEM skills. www.sylvanlearning.com 281-557-5558
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TUTORING CENTER Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment. www.tutoringcenter.com League City: 281-337-2800; Pearland: 832-781-8809 UHCL ART SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS Summer Art Program classes start June 3. Create with us! 2-D/3-D Design, Claymation, Museum Maker, the Art of Movie, and more! Ages 3 ½ 18. www.UHCL.EDU/Children-Art-School 281-283-3344
Horse Camps PALOMA TRAILS Horse/Pony Riding Camp, Summer Riding Splash Camp, Unicorn Riding Camp. Camps available for children age 18mth to 16yr, Experienced to No Experience. Summer Riding Lessons also available. www.palomatrails.com/ 713-715-9363 THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487
Christian CAMP ALLEN We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175 CLEAR LAKE PRESBYTERIAN Sports Camp June 2-4th held at Clear Lake Recreation Center. For kids who have finished K- 5th grade. Register at www.clearlakecoa.org FRIENDSWOOD METHODIST One Big Camp - Students entering 1st -4th grade are invited to discover their gifts and talents as they LIVE Big,LOVE Big, and SERVE Big. July 1316, 9am - 2pm. www.FriendswoodMethodist.org/children/ summer-camps/ 281-482-7535 UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH Summer fun at UBC includes Camp Kaboom, Kinder Camp Spark, Sports Camp, Kinder Sports Camp and Preteen Camp. Spark your child’s interest in science with Camp Kaboom and Kinder Camp Spark! Sports camp will keep your child active playing basketball, tennis and volleyball. Kinder Sports Camp includes basketball, tennis, soccer, bowling, football and more! Preteen campovernight camp for kids! Register at www.Ubc. org/kids-summer 281-488-8517 x225 VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Day and overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
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In theory, staying home with your family 24/7 sounds wonderful. In reality, it can be very stressful. Make sure you are taking care of yourselves to keep that positive energy flowing. Here are a few quick ways to do this. Bloom some cheer. Either pick up a bouquet from the grocery store, or pick a few flowers from your home garden. Having a vase with fresh flowers on your kitchen table will brighten everyone's day. Get lost in a book. Set aside time each day to relax with a good book. That little escape will be just enough to perk you up to face the rest of your day. Soak it up. Take a long hot bath. Add some bath salts, scented candles, and relaxing music and you will feel like you are at the spa. Tea Time. Enjoy some flavored tea or coffee on the back patio while the kids are doing their school work. Tell them to save any questions they have and you will help them after your short break. Jam Session. Put on your walking shoes, put in your ear buds, and hit play on your favorite playlist. A short walk around the block will turn your frown upside down.
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Children’s Museum of Houston FREE - Daily Virtual learning experiences and story times on Facebook
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A Brighter Tomorrow Pediatrics The Future Belongs to your children. Let’s help them get there in good health. At A Brighter Tomorrow Pediatrics, Angelina Farella, MD, our pediatrician doctor and director of clinical services , is a mom with three small children herself. She and her staff love all children as if they were their own. You’ll notice the difference the first time you visit!
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Acrosports
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Friendswood Women Friendswood Women features Dr. Amber Shamburger OB/Gyn, Dr. Erica Roberts OB/Gyn, Dr. Ashley Marcantel OB/Gyn and Jamie Garza WHNP serving Friendswood, Clear Lake, Webster, Alvin, South Houston, League City, Bay Area and surrounding areas!
Offering TelemedicineFriendswood-281-332-5914 League City- 409-299-5914
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Summer Workshops are Jr. Broadway Musical Theater Productions! Ages 6 Plus
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Victory Camp "Campfire” stories with bible verses, activities and more. www.facebook.com/victorycampalvin
UTMB Health Clear Lake
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Offering Telemedicine 800-917-8916 open 24 hours a day. www.utmbhealth.com/locations/hospitalscampuses/clear-lake-campus/hospital
Houston Methodist Primary Care
Little Gym of Friendswood
Now offering Virtual Visits! www.houstonmethodist.org/pcg/
FREE - Virtual Classes and Storytime, Parent and Child – Tuesdays at 10 am Pre-k Virtual Classes-Thursdays at 10 am
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Tutoring Center League City Online Tutoring Summer Programs in Reading, Math and Writing for K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun Learning Environment!
Check out Once Upon a Child for trendy styles for your child up to 70% less than mall prices!
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Momentum Academy The First (and ONLY) Accredited Private School in the Clear Lake Area exclusively serving students in grades 5-12 with Learning Differences.
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Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center Mag Creek
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Not just a typical daycare, Children’s Lighthouse is a family -focused educational school based on developing children academically and emotionally. Education and strong character values guide the philosophy of our innovative Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S. curriculum.
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Bay Area Learning Center We offer summer camps, tutoring conducted by experience, certified teachers for all ages and levels through our facility. Now offering online tutoring!
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The Reading Lab Preparing Students for a lifetime of academic success!
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Clear Lake Children’s Center Clear Lake Children’s Center provides child psychological services in the greater Houston area, including evaluations, screenings, child therapy, special education consultation, special needs tutoring, and more.
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Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is now offering LIVE online classes taught by our experienced Ivy Kids teachers for children aged 2-5! Interactive Online classes feature Ivy Kids' multiple intelligence-based, active learning methodology, is tailored for distance learning, and provides parents with reusable resources on top of our daily instruction. Click Here to Register!
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University Baptist Church FREE - Sunday’s Services will be held online-Join us this Sunday!
Clear Lake United Methodist FREE - Online Services
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Leap Year!
February of ths year was Leap Year, which happens only every 4 years where February has 29 days instead of 28. Also, 2 February, 2020 is considered a global palindrome because it is exactly the same written both in the DD/MM/YYYY format as well as the US standard of MM/DD/YYYY. This hasn’t happened since 11/11/1111
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