Fort Bend Parent Magazine May 2020 Week 4

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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

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 BUSHI BAN INTERNATIONAL Our Summer Camp Program is a fitness & self-defense program for children of all ages and fitness levels teaching multi-disciplinary techniques of martial arts including karate, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing & ground grappling. www.BushiBan.com 832-833-0030  CALVARY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Sign up for Summer Camps at Calvary!

We offer several great options. Choose from Cooking, Dance & Arts, Sport Skills Camps, or Organization 101. www.CES-Richmond.org 281-342-3161  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  CAMP CULLEN Sign your child up for premier summer overnight camp experience at YMCA Camp Cullen. From water sports and zip lining to horseback riding and science experiments, a summer with us is sure to make it their BEST one yet!

Register today at www.YMCACampCullen.org  CENTURY FINE ARTS Expanding your creative mind through the study of music and theatre arts. www.CenturyFineArts.com 281-201-2991  IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS Iron Cross Gymnastics wants your family to have the BEST summer ever with one of the BEST summer programs in Fort Bend County! Camps are designed for Ages 5-13 but some 4’s too if potty trained.

Register today for summer camp. Visit www.IronCrossGymnastics.com & Click on Parent Portal 281-342-4766 (IRON)  LITTLE FLASKS & TINY BEAKERS Little Flasks & Tiny Beakers is a mobile science lab for children of all ages.

We offer hands-on, interactive labs guaranteed to ignite passion for science! We bring the thrill of science experimentation to you! www.Science2Kids.wixsite.com/ website 832-278-2642  LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Your summer flight plan is booked for adventure! 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  OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING Camp Olympia is for students and non-students, girls and boys, ages 4-16 years old with different activities catered to your child’s age. Monday – Friday from 9AM – 3PM. Optional extended care available. www.OlympiaTX.com 832-321-7100

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 ROBINS DANCE STUDIO 6 week summer program for all ages and several styles of dance – come share the love of dance with us! www.RobinsDanceStudio.com 281-499-3921  SAFETY AMERICA KARATE Summer day camp has Indoor Rock Climbing, Ninja Warrior Course, ZipLine, Karate & more for kids 4 - 13 years old. www.SummerCampSugarLand.com 281-980-3030  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  SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI Our Summer program includes field trips to museums, theater plays & other fun destinations. On campus visitors such as a magic show, petting zoo, puppeteers & more! www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Fulshear 281-394-9797 Katy 281-693-7267 Sugar Land 281-261-1000  SUGAR LAND & SIENNA GYMNASTICS Our summer day camp has Gymnastics, Karate, Giant Moonwalk Slide, TrapezeSwing & more for kids 4 - 13 years old. www.SugarLandGymnastics.com 281-240-0999  SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! www.SummerScienceSafari.com 832-305-8572  THE HONOR ROLL SCHOOL Our camp for children ages 5-14 includes sports & games, art & drama, science & cooking, field trips and swimming. www.TheHonorRollSchool.com Sugar Land 281-265-7888  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  TUTORING CENTER Concerned about grades? What if your child started the school year already knowing their course material? Now is the time to catch up and get ahead for math, reading and writing courses. Stop the summer brain drain!

Richmond: 281-980-1242 www.richmond.tutoringcenter.com Sugar Land: 832-449-3286 www.sugarland.tutoringcenter.com  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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Relax Mom YOU'VE GOT THIS

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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MOODY GARDENS THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON FREE - Daily Virtual learning experiences and story times on Facebook

FREE - Educational Videos and Posts on Facebook!

LITTLE GYM OF SUGAR LAND/MISSOURI CITY FREE - Virtual Classes and Storytime,

Parent and Child – Tuesdays at 10 am Pre-k Virtual Classes-Thursdays at 10 am

BUSHI BAN SIENNA

Now offering -Online classes! Sign up today!

For more information, please visit:

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IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS FREE- Iron Cross Gymnastic Challenges

GRAND VISION

Telemedicine for Emergencies: www.grandvisionkaty.com Grand Parkway-281-693-3937 Spring Green Blvd. -281-394-7773

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON FREE - Download their app to go on interactive tours, 360 experiences, AR & more! spacecenter.org

CAMP OLYMPIA

Virtual Classes also now offered- visit our website for more information or Call us today!

832-321-7100

www.olympiatx.com FREE - Challenges Free for Everyone!

Facebook Challenges

HOUSTON METHODIST PRIMARY CARE GROUP Now offering Virtual Visits!

FREE - Virtual Kids Yoga Brain Break Yoga for Parents and more. Learn some spring yoga poses to help your family relax and rejuvenate.

www.houstonmethodist.org/pcg 713.394.6724

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and more. Learn some spring yoga poses to help your family relax and rejuvenate.

Now offering Virtual Visits!

VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

& SERVICES

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DIVINE SAVIOR ACADEMY

HONOR ROLL SCHOOL

Distance learning- Register Today!

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Distance Learning Register Today!

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GYMBOREE PLAY OF MISSOURI CITY/SUGAR LAND FREE - Fun story times, sing alongs, craft activity, play and music videos daily

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TYKES TO TEENS PEDIATRICS Is your child in need of medical care? Tykes to Teens Pediatrics is currently offering telemedicine visits! They are also still offering in-office well visits for children 2 and under.

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LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM FREE -Virtual Fun! PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE OR VIA FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM FOR LSFM FREE DIGITAL EXPERIENCES!

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CENTURY FINE ARTS Virtual music classes on zoom! Learn music!

Century Fine Arts teachers are offering virtual music lessons through Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and other platforms. Call or email us for more information - 281-201-2991 or ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶΛĐĞŶƚƵƌLJĮŶĞĂƌƚƐ͘ĐŽŵ.

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HOUSTON ZOO HOUSTON ZOO FREE - Facebook Live every Day at 11 am!

Different animal eachDay day!at 11 am!

FREE - Facebook Live every HOUSTON ZOOday!

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Safety America Safety America Online Classes Online Classes www.facebook.com/SugarLandKarate www.facebook.com/SugarLandKarate

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Virtual Urgent care and Doctor Visits Virtual Urgent care and Doctor Visits

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