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...]
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...]
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...]
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time Article by | Hannah Holbrook I love being home. There’s something about getting home from a long day of work, unlocking your door, and kicking off your shoes that just makes you feel warm inside. Home is where you go to unwind and recharge. … [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...]
Local Youth Give Back at the United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet’s Day of Caring
Local Youth Give Back at the United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet’s Day of Caring Provided by Kat Gammon of United Way Brazos Valley BRYAN, TX (Mar. 2) – The United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Youth Leadership Cabinet held their annual Day of Caring volunteer event on Saturday, Mar. 2. The Youth … [Read more...]
A Century of Girl Power
A Century of Girl Power Article courtesy of | Girl Scouts of Central Texas During the summer of 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, the thick weight of progress hung in the air, as stifling and undeniable as the August heat. Although American women still looked forward to eight long years without the right … [Read more...]
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist!
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist! Article Courtesy of Brazos Valley Pediatric Dentistry Taking care of your teeth is a crucial, but sometimes overlooked part of keeping yourself healthy. That’s why it’s essential that parents take their children to a pediatric dentist as soon as the first … [Read more...]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu Article Courtesy of the College Station Medical Center Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish … [Read more...]
YouTube Kids: Troubling Trends & Who to Follow
YouTube Kids: Troubling Trends & Who to Follow Article by Caitlin Curbello It’s around during every car ride. It’s around while sitting in any waiting room. It’s around while wheeling around the grocery store. It’s something that captures the attention of many adults, and serves as a temporary … [Read more...]
Beyond the Concerts: How our Symphony Orchestra Benefits the Community
Beyond the Concerts: How our Symphony Orchestra Benefits the Community Photos & Article by Bravos Valley Symphony Orchestra To instill the appreciation of fine music, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performs five classical subscription concerts each season. Aside from paid concerts, … [Read more...]