Is Your Child Ready to Babysit? Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health For children entering their pre-teens, staying home alone can represent a big step toward independence. For parents, determining whether they’re truly ready for that level of responsibility can be challenging. “It’s a … [Read more...]
BioBlitz of Lick Creek Park 2019
BioBlitz of Lick Creek Park 2019 Info and images provided by Stephen Levert, TAMU Society for Conservation Biology VP The Lick Creek Park BioBlitz is a nature outreach event at the Lick Creek Park Nature Center in College Station, Texas. Teams of student volunteers go on a 24 hour surveying … [Read more...]
Lemonade Day 2019! Register your booth today!
REGISTER TODAY for LEMONADE DAY 2019 Information from Katy Dempsey of Candy95 At Candy 95, we are passionate about entrepreneurship! If you want to help teach your kids how to start, own, and operate their own business, registration is now open. Remember, this community-wide event is FREE to … [Read more...]
Happy Campers!
Happy Campers How to keep your child safe and smiling at day camp By Caroline Fossi, CTW Features As the school year winds down, it’s time to start making summer plans. For many families, that means scouting out day camp options for the kids. Besides keeping little ones occupied during the … [Read more...]
Let’s Go On Vacation! Tips for Traveling With Family
Let's Go On Vacation! Tips for Traveling With Family By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Whether you’re planning a spring break road trip with the kids to an amusement park or a flight to an all-inclusive island resort, it’s exciting to think about a trip with the family. You are anxious to … [Read more...]
Others Before Self Sock Drive – The International Leadership of Texas
Others Before Self Sock Drive The International Leadership of Texas Information provided by third-grade teachers of ILTexas The third graders of The International Leadership of Texas are excited to work with Twin City Missions on the sock drive they have selected as their Others Before Self … [Read more...]
SHOP IN SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY: PREMIERE MARKET 2019
SHOP IN SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY: PREMIERE MARKET 2019 Provided by Nika Hancock February 28, 2019 College Station, TX—This spring, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will once again be presenting the highly anticipated 7th Annual Premiere Market. For the annual market fundraiser, the Brazos … [Read more...]
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall COLLEGE STATION, TX (Mar. 29) – United Way of the Brazos Valley will host the 2nd Annual Bunny Book Bash, a free book giveaway, at Post Oak Mall the first two Saturdays in April: Apr. 6 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Apr. … [Read more...]
Dear Jen – Realtor Jen Zweiacker advises families on transition to a new home
Dear Jen: My husband has been a offered a position in Dallas and our family is about to begin the process of relocating and moving to a new home. My two youngest children are really anxious about moving from the only home they have ever known. Do you have any suggestions to make the transition … [Read more...]
Fries Financial Services to Match Funds Raised by United Way’s Youth Leadership Cabinet
Fries Financial Services to Match Funds Raised by United Way’s Youth Leadership Cabinet Dollar for Dollar BRYAN, TX (Mar. 25) – The Youth Leadership Cabinet received a huge surprise at their weekly meeting on Monday. Denise Fries and Fries Financial Services announced that this year they will be … [Read more...]
Art After School Spring 2019
Art After School Spring 2019 Provided by | The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley COLLEGE STATION, March 13th, 2019 – Art After School, an after-school program for students ages 6-11, meet every Thursday beginning March 21 for nine weeks. Cost is only $125.00 and meets at the Arts Council’s new … [Read more...]
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child Article By Jessica Monsell, CTW Features If the thought of leaving your new baby or toddler with a stranger all day gives you anxiety, you're in good company. According to Department of Labor statistics, as many as 70 percent of moms … [Read more...]
Fire Safety Tips: For Your New Home
Fire Safety Tips For Your New Home Article by | the College Station Fire Department Roughly seven people die every day in the United States as a result of home fires. Children under the age of five have a much higher risk of dying in a residential fire compared to those in other age groups. Among … [Read more...]
How early is too early for sports specialization?
How early is too early for sports specialization? By: Michael Connally, MD, Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station Kids are specializing in sports at increasingly earlier ages. There are more specialty teams and it’s not unheard of for kids to play sports … [Read more...]
Let’s Take A Day Trip!
Fun Day Trips in the Brazos Valley Article By Hannah Holbrook School will be out before we know it! The kids will be at home, bored, and reminding you that there is nothing to do in Bryan/College Station. Never fear! At Brazos Family Magazine, we’ve taken the time to come up with some amazing day … [Read more...]