Yes, children grieve losses from the pandemic, too
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice for recognizing signs of grief in children and helping them cope.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice for recognizing signs of grief in children and helping them cope.
5 things couples should know about intimacy
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses five things every couple should know about intimacy.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses five things every couple should know about intimacy.
5 fun family theme nights from a mom of 10
It just takes a little creativity and planning to start having fun in a new way with theme nights.
It just takes a little creativity and planning to start having fun in a new way with theme nights.
NC man wins $1 million in lottery after asking family members to each pick a number
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
‘I love you’: Married couple of 65 years reunite after 44 days apart amid COVID-19 pandemic
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
A couple finally got a chance to see each other after being separated for 44 days during COVID-19.
Houston ISD to launch curbside summer meals program June 1
Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.
Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
Homeland Security Investigations seeing increase in online child exploitation during coronavirus pandemic
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
Homeland Security Investigations said all children are targeted.
Child care centers jump back into business in Texas
We take a look at how the past two months have impacted daycare facilities and how they are handling reopening.
We take a look at how the past two months have impacted daycare facilities and how they are handling reopening.
Mattel expands #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to drive donations to pandemic’s front line workers
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Dad shows off his best ballet moves while dancing with daughter
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
How grandparents can stay connected to grandchildren during COVID-19 pandemic
The virus may have changed our lives, but a grandparent’s love is much greater than COVID-19. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some suggestions for staying connected to your grandchildren and their parents during COVID-19.
The virus may have changed our lives, but a grandparent’s love is much greater than COVID-19. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some suggestions for staying connected to your grandchildren and their parents during COVID-19.
Family turns home into aquarium for grandma with dementia
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
Horses help brighten the life of a local grandmother before Mother’s Day
Gretta Schiefer had one thing in mind for this Mother's Day weekend, besides just celebrating with her beloved mother and stepmother, she wanted to make her grandmother smile.
Gretta Schiefer had one thing in mind for this Mother's Day weekend, besides just celebrating with her beloved mother and stepmother, she wanted to make her grandmother smile.
Free film can help your family deal with stress and anxiety
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
Creating family fun to cure COVID-19 cabin fever
It's not just the families with little children looking for something to do during the quarantine. The Harris family, Mom, Dad, and two home-from-college brothers keep their spirits up by making up and playing family games.
It's not just the families with little children looking for something to do during the quarantine. The Harris family, Mom, Dad, and two home-from-college brothers keep their spirits up by making up and playing family games.
Keeping kids entertained
Melissa Wilson talks with Monica Dreger from Mattel who offers several suggestions to keep kids entertained while straying at home, advising What's old can be made new again and to be creative about variations when playing older games.
Melissa Wilson talks with Monica Dreger from Mattel who offers several suggestions to keep kids entertained while straying at home, advising What's old can be made new again and to be creative about variations when playing older games.
Child Advocates' resources strained during pandemic
Child Advocates is a local nonprofit that trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of foster children in Harris County.
Child Advocates is a local nonprofit that trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of foster children in Harris County.
Refugee families struggle to continue learning during stay at home order
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
Website to help Houston-area essential workers find child care
The website will connect essential workers with child care centers that have immediate openings and serve as a gateway where parents can apply for child care financial assistance through Workforce Solutions.
The website will connect essential workers with child care centers that have immediate openings and serve as a gateway where parents can apply for child care financial assistance through Workforce Solutions.