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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

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 your child interview grandma like a newsperson • Create art together. Think of a theme you can both paint or draw and share • Have a staring contest

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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 MOM OWNED BUSINESS

STEM & Educational  ADVENTURE KIDS PLAY CARE We offer full day 9am-4pm camps as well as before and aftercare! Ages 3 -12. With a new theme, each week your child will be begging for more! www.AdventureKidsPlaycare.com 281-769-2398  CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION(CAP) Kids & Kritters Summer Camps Celebrate animals through art, games, crafts and service. Each Day campers meet various companion animals and discover what makes all animals valued members of our community. Register today at www.CAP4Pets.org 281-497-0591  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  PRIMROSE SCHOOLS At our Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers & more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments & themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking, all while having a blast! www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch: 281-693-7711 Kelliwood: 281-828-1600 North Mason Creek: 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch: 281-347-1212 Woodcreek Reserve: 281-731-0099  SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI The Summer program includes field trips to museums, theater (plays), and other fun destinations. On campus visiting attractions such as a magic show, petting zoo, puppeteers and similar activities are also scheduled. www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Fulshear: 281-394-9797 Katy: 281-693-7267 Sugar Land: 281-261-1000  THE GODDARD SCHOOL Our summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning into fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest of every child. www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Ranch Center 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200 Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133

Active Play MOM OWNED BUSINESS

 CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS The place to be this summer is Connolly Dance Arts! Morning camps for ages 3-8 starting June 1st. Camps offered: Frozen II, Unicorn, and/or Princess. www.ConnollyDanceArts.com 281-693-1232  KATY YOUTH SOCCER The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer for ages 4 and up. www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972

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 SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 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! Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560

 STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER A fun & safe environment for ages 4-12 learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Full & half day available. www.StarsGymTX.com Houston: 713-464-1996 Katy: 713-364-2631  THE LITTLE GYM School’s out, fun’s in! Combining physical activity, gymnastics, games, arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the heat of Summer by staying cool at The Little Gym. www.TheLittleGymofTexas.com Katy: 281-347-1400 Memorial: 281-558-9500  WESTWOOD DANCE ACADEMY Join us for our “Westwood’s Got Talent” Dance Camps! Each week features exciting choreography, crafts, age specific activities & grand performance at the end of each camp week! Camp is for Students & NonStudents, Girls & Boys, Ages 5-12 years old. Join us for a summer full of DANCE! www.WestwoodDance.com 281-347-2000  WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS Westwood Activities Camps: Work Hard, Play Hard & CAMP HARD at Camp Westwood! The fun includes Sports, Crafts, Gymnastics, Carnival Day, Open Gym, Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses, Water Slides & More! Camp is for Students & Non-Students, Boys & Girls, Ages 4-13 years old with age specific activities. We will have you saying, “I love this place!” www.WestwoodGym.com 281-347-2000  WORLD THEATER A variety of summer camps to choose -musical theater, Broadway foundation creative mind development, dance workshops/camps, hip hop, Bollywood, Mexican Folkloric, Theater Dance. More information at www.WorldTheater.us 832-552-5115

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  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  KATY FIRST KIDS Registration now open! 10% Discount if registered by 4/30/2020. Many camp themes to choose from. Visit web site for more details. www.KatyFirst.org/SummerCamps

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

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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.

MOODY GARDENS FREE - Educational Videos and Posts on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/moodygardens

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

www.facebook.com/cmhouston

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS AND DANCE

FREE - Virtual Fun!

Online classes and digital challenges for registered students- Register Today!

Virtual Visits! Daily virtual activities from scavenger hunts, demos and talks!

www.lonestarflight.org

www.republicgymnastics.com 281-345-7555

www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum

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

Different animal each day!

www.facebook.com/houstonzoo

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TUTORING CENTER KATY Online Tutoring www.katy.tutoringcenter.com 832-437-0635

VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

& SERVICES Brain Break Yoga for Parents and more. Learn some spring yoga poses to help your family relax and rejuvenate.

www.facebook.com/Sugar-CreekMontessori-School-1377624435813818/

WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS & DANCE All Classes have gone virtual!

Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Cheer $45 a month, Dance $40 a month.

www.WestwoodGym.com

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

www.facebook.com/Sugar-CreekMontessori-School-1377624435813818/

281-347-1000

WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS & DANCE All Classes have gone virtual!

Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Cheer $45 a month, Dance $40 a month.

www.WestwoodGym.com 281-347-1000 WORLD THEATER CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS Now Offering Zoom Classes! Register Today!

www.ConnollyDanceArts.com 281-693-1232

Now offering a Gourmet Food Truck! Help support our theater with yummy food for your family.

For more information:

www.WorldTheater.us 832-552-5115

WORLD THEATER CONNOLLY DANCE ARTS Now Offering Zoom Classes! Register Today!

www.ConnollyDanceArts.com

HOUSTON METHODIST PRIMARY CARE 281-693-1232 GROUP Now offering Virtual Visits!

Now offering a Gourmet Food Truck! Help support our theater with yummy food for your family.

Sugar and Spice Ranch For more information: Live country singing performances at the ranchwww.WorldTheater.us on Facebook and videos of ranch experiences.

832-552-5115 www.facebook.com/TheSugarandSpiceRanch

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VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

& SERVICES

GRAND VISION

TeleMedicine for Emergencies Grand Parkway-281-693-3937 Spring Green Blvd. -281-394-7773

www.grandvisionkaty.com

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

spacecenter.org

THE LITTLE GYM

FREE - Need to get some extra wiggles out at home?

Visit our Facebook page for The Little Gym - At Home classes!

We will be posting 20 minute Parent/Child and PreK classes weekly for everyone during this time of social distancing and staying at home.

Parent and Child – Tuesdays at 10 am Pre-k Virtual Classes-Thursdays at 10 am Enjoy and we will see you at the gym soon!

Question? Shoot us a text (281) 393-4396.

www.tlgkatytx.com

STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER

FREE - Classes on stretching and family challenges

www.StarsGymTX.com Houston: 713-464-1996 Katy: 713-364-2631

www.facebook.com/groups/2445870592 301869

www.facebook.com/tlgkaty

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SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI

VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

& SERVICES

KATY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FREE - Worship with Us! Online services: www.katyfirst.org

CENTRAL BAPTIST If you or your family are searching for a place to grow spiritually through worship, praise and the good news of God’s promise to his children,

FREE - Virtual Services- Join our livestream!

Sundays- Blended 9:30 am, Genesis 11:00 am

281-391-2121

www.cbchou.org

TILT STUDIOS

PRIMROSE WOODCREEK

Online Games (crossword puzzles, ispy, bingo)

Song times and science experiments

www.facebook.com/tiltkatymills

www.facebook.com/PrimroseWoodcreekReserve

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