Katy Parent Magazine September 2021

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A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

You’ve heard it before, a place for everything and everything in its place. Buy some cheap plastic bins and sort it all out. One mom says this has changed her life. “Even when you can’t find an inch of carpet in my daughter’s room, it only takes about 5-10 minutes to clean it all up. All Barbie’s accessories in one bin, tea party dishes in another, dress up clothes in another, etc… We have clear plastic storage boxes so we are able to store according to category and she is able to see all of her toys so they actually get played with, instead of sitting at the bottom of a traditional toy box.”

MANAGING HAND ME DOWNS

One thing kids do really well is grow. In fact, they grow so fast, it’s unusual for them to actually “wear-out” their clothes. One mom has it figured out. Mom of 2 boys, Kimberly says she has a plastic tub for every size of clothing from 18mo-4T in her second child’s closet. As the older child outgrows items, they go directly in these tubs and they are already easily accessible for when the toddler has a growth spurt! As one bin is emptied, it goes to the other end of the tubs to start collecting the next size.

THE EXCESS

Have more toys than you can count? Buy one of those “under the bed” storage containers and when your child isn’t looking, fill it up with some toys he hasn’t played with in a while and store it under your bed. Every few months or so, bring these toys out and replace them with others. This not only makes your child feel like its Christmas morning, it also cuts down on the clutter. You’ll probably also find that some of those toys weren’t missed at all and can go in the box for a garage sale, resale shop or to donate.

ROUTINE

By building a couple of regular routines in to your child’s day, he can’t help staying organized. The morning routine includes making the bed, picking up any books left out and putting the pj’s in the hamper. The evening routine includes putting away toys, putting shoes in the closet, clothes in the hamper and picking his clothes out for the next day. By giving him these simple responsibilities, you’re not only teaching him to keep his room clean, you are helping shape the person he’ll grow up to be. Your future daughter-in-law will thank you one day!

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

As with anything, we must practice what we preach. If you are unorganized, you’re going to have a harder time getting the kids organized. Start by getting rid of those clothes in the back of your closet, you know the ones, “for when I lose 10 pounds”. When you do lose that weight, reward yourself with some new clothes that are actually currently in style!

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Adventure Kids Playcare

Katy Youth Soccer

Bushi Ban Martial Arts

Kids R Kids

www.BushiBan.com • 832-833-0030

www.KRKSugarLand.com • 281-575-0011

Century Fine Arts

Kumon

www.AdventureKidsPlaycare.com 281-769-2398

www.CenturyFineArts.com • 281-201-2991

Children’s Lighthouse Cinco Ranch

www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972

www.kumon.com/Richmond-Waterside-Estates • 281-232-6789

Olympia Gymnastics

www.ChildrensLighthouse.com/CincoRanch 281-395-4466

www.OlympiaTX.com • 832-321-7100

Colony Music School

www.ColonyMusicStudio.com • 713-419-8073

www.PalomaTrails.com 713-715-9363

Connolly Dance Arts

Primrose Schools

www.ConnollyDanceArts.com 281-693-1232

Core Dance Alliance

www.coredancealliance.com • 281-201-8724

Counters Tutoring Connection www.CountersTutoring.com 832-341-6621

Paloma Trails

www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch 281-693-7711 Eldridge Parkway 281-589-1500 Kelliwood 281-828-1600 N. Mason Creek 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch 281-347-1212 Westchase District 713-783-9800 Woodcreek Reserve 281-371-0099

Reading is Critical

Fun Fair Positive Soccer www.FFPS.org 800-828-7529

Guide Post Montessori

https://guidepostmontessori.com/katy/ contact 281-972-8999

www.ReadingisCritical.com • 832-520-3261

Republic Gymnastics and Dance Center of Texas www.RepublicDanceCenter.com 281-345-7555

Robin’s Dance

Sugar Creek Montessori School www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-394-9797 Katy: 281-693-7267

Sugar Land Gymnastics, Karate, Dance

www.SugarLandGymnastics.com • 281-240-0999

The Goddard School

www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133 Cinco Village Ctr. 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200

The Little Gym

www.thelittlegym.com/katyTX Katy: 281-347-1400 www.TlgSugarLandTx.com Sugar Land: 281-277-5470

The Sugar and Spice Ranch www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487

The Tutoring Center www.TutoringCenter.com Katy: 832-437-0635 Richmond: 832-449-3286

Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Katy www.KatyTkd.com 281-829-9300

Westwood Gymnastics & Dance

www.RobinsDanceStudio.com • 281-499-3921

www.WestwoodGym.com 281-347-2000

www.IronCrossGymnastics.com • 281-3424766

Safety America

YMCA

Katy ABA Center of Texas

Sienna Stables

Iron Cross Gymnastics

www.KatyABAofTexas.com 281-574-4226

Katy YMCA

www.YMCAHouston.org 281-392-5055

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www.karatesugarland.com • 281-980-3030 www.SiennaStables.com • 281-778-7433

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

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www.YmcaHouston.org T.W. Davis 281-341-0791 Ft Bend 281-499-9622

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September Family Friendly Events

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE SUNDAYS IN THE SQUARE YES YOGA

Sundays

YESyoga is hosting Sundays on the Square each Sunday! These FREE yoga classes will be led by Erin Cummings, owner of YESyoga, and will be a 60 minute vinyasa based class open to all levels of yogis. Please bring your own mat and water, no mats will be provided. We ask you to honor all guidelines with setting up your mat for social distancing and wearing a mask if you are within 6 feet of others. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ sundays-on-the-square-with-yesyoga/all/

LAUGHTER YOGA AT CENTRAL GEEN

Thursdays

FREE 9-10 am www.katy.com/events/

FREE THURSDAYS AT HOUSTON MUSEUMS

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free

The Health Museum

2-7pm

http://houmuse.org/visit/the-healthmuseum

Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays

2-5pm

http://houmuse.org/visit/houston-museumof-natural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston

5-8pm

www.cmhouston.org

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE FREE FITNESS IN THE PLAZA EVERY FRIDAY

Fridays

Boot Camp with Cida Fitness 9-10:00 am, Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida Fitness10 - 11:00 am www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events

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FUN AND FITNESS GYMNASTICS  FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!

Fridays • 7:30-10:30 pm

Bring the kids in for some Friday night fun!

Ages 5+,Members: $15 Non-members: $20 Team: $10 www.funfitgym.com

FREE YOGA ON THE GREEN

Fridays

www.katy.com/events

SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET KATY, TX

Saturdays

Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway Come meet the hands that feed you. We offer you local sustainably grown produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks, multi-cultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts, handmade soaps & spa products, Texasraised herbs, flowers, plants and much more!

We Grow It, Bake It and Make It! We are your friendly neighborhood Farmers’ Market!

Leashed pets welcome. https://fb.me/e/1WaiEPSrh

SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET FULSHEAR, TX

Saturdays

The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear.

The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival award-winning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more. You will always find a delicious food truck or two, as well. www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com

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EVELYN MEADOR LIBRARY OUTDOOR STORYTIME

Sept 1

10:30-11:30 am www.hcpl.net/events?search=&start_ date=09%2F01%2F2021&end_ date=09%2F30%2F2021&branch=

ROMP N ROLL PARENTS MORNING OUT

Sept 2 and Sept 7

9 am-12 pm A three-hour program each week for busy parents like you. Your kiddos will create fun art projects, participate in music and movement activities, enjoy a nut-free snack and who knows what else Rompy has in store for them?! They get to play and socialize without realizing they are also learning and growing! Ages 2-5 www.rompnroll.com/katy/schedule

WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS EVENTS

Sept 3 and 17

Open Gym Ages 3 & Up 7-11 pm $16 pre-register, $20 at door

September 10 Flip Flop Clinic Ages 6 & Up 7-9 pm Pre-Register-$20 or $25 at the door

Sept 24

Parents Day Out 9 am-1 pm (Extended care available) Ages 3 & up $16 pre-register or $20 at the door www.westwoodgym.com

ROMP N ROLL OPEN PLAY

Sept 4

10:30-11:30 am This parent-supervised indoor playtime lets kids go wild on our bright, colorful, clean, and age-appropriate gym apparatus. Our padded equipment was designed with safety in mind.

3 months-5 years Single visit is $12. Currentlyenrolled children are free. No charge for adults. www.rompnroll.com/katy/schedule

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE

Sept 3

Sugar Land Sing Along Karaoke Warm up those vocals, because it’s Karaoke time in the Plaza! We’re giving you a chance to be the star and sing your heart out on the big stage. Grab your singin’ family and friends and come hang out with us for a fun and interactive evening. (microphone will be sanitized between each performance) 7:30-9:30 pm www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ sugar-land-sing-a-long-karaoke-4/

LITTLE GYM OF SUGAR LAND PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT

Sept 3

6:30-10:30 pm $32 members $37 non-members www.thelittlegym.com/ SugarLandMissouriCityTX/events-more-fun/ drop-ins-events

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE

Sept 4

Labor Day Weekend Concert Ft. the Houston Tidelanders For over 75 years, Houston audiences have enjoyed the close, 4-part harmony, a cappe lla (barbershop style) singing of the Houston Tidelanders Chorus and Quartets. They’re excited to head back to the stage for their first postpandemic performance to thank all who have helped our community over the past 18 months.

Join the men of the Tidelanders as they perform some of your favorite songs from the recent past and beyond. We are sure that you will have a good time! 7:30-9 pm www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ labor-day-weekend-concert-ft-the-h oustontidelanders/

MICHAELS SUNDAY MAKEBREAK: FREE MANDAL PUMPKIN ART

Sept 5

Come in-store for another FREE fun event!

Mandala is typically a design that is made with dots and is circular in nature. What better way to decorate your pumpkin for a fun and easy craft!

2-4 pm Sign up not required www.michaels.com/instoreevents

ROMP N ROLL OPEN PLAY

Sept 7

This parent-supervised indoor playtime lets kids go wild on our bright, colorful, clean, and age-appropriate gym apparatus. Our padded equipment was designed with safety in mind.

2:30-3:30 pm and 4-5pm 3 months-5 years Single visit is $12. Currently-enrolled children are free. No charge for adults. www.rompnroll.com/katy/schedule

FREE ADMISSION HOUSTON ZOO

Sept 7

12-until Closing Free Tuesdays sponsored by PNC Bank during June to August. Tickets will be available on the Wednesday before at 9 a.m. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/ prices-and-discounts/free-tuesdays/

REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS EVENTS

AUTISM SPEAKS 8K/5K/1K

September 10

Sept 18

Tumble Clinic 7 - 9pm

September 17

Parent’s Night Out 7 - 11pm

September 24

Skills Clinic 7 - 9pm www.republicgymnastics.com/specialevents

MOVIE UNDER THE MOON SPONSORED

BY FIRST COLONY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sept 11 • 8:30-10 pm

Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon! This month’s showing is The Secret Life of Pets 2. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ movie-under-the-moon-sponsored-by-firstcolony-church-of-christ10/

LOWES DIY WORKSHOP BIRD BUNGALOW KIT Sept 11 and 12

Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build their feathered friends the perfect home! Reserved kits can be picked up in-store at our customer service desk on September, September 11th or Sunday, September 12th. If your kit is not picked up by 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 12th, it may be given to a non-registered customer. Good until Registration is full. https://diy.lowes.com/

Sugar Land Town Square Join Autism Speaks by running or walking an 8K/5K/1K on September 18, at Sugar Land Town Square or wherever you are, to show your support for people with autism.

Your fundraising efforts will empower our work to promote solutions for the needs of people with autism. Every registered participant will be sent a commemorative event shirt and finisher medal to show off your accomplishment and support for a kinder world. 7-11 am www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ autism-speaks-8k-5k-1k/

LITTLE GYM OF SUGAR LAND PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT

Sept 18

6:30-10:30 pm $32 members $37 non-members www.thelittlegym.com/ SugarLandMissouriCityTX

CODE NINJAS SUGAR LAND PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Sept 18

Update your décor this Fall with a trendy mini wall décor piece. Add a little texture and Fall floral to a wall hanging for the perfect accent to your room.

12-2 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun. That’s why we offer Parent’s Night Out - a win-win evening for families. Drop off your kids at Code Ninjas, where they’ll play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more!

Once you’ve had a chance to unwind, swing by to pick them up (please) and hear about all the fun they’ve had!

6-9 pm $45 per child www.codeninjas.com/tx-sugar-land/ parents-night-out www.codeninjas.com/tx-sugarlandriverstone/parents-night-out?utm_ source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_ campaign=google-maps

LITTLE GYM OF KATY PARENTS SURVIVAL NIGHT

MICHAELS SUNDAY MAKE BREAK: FREE KIDS WORRY DOLLS

MICHAELS SUNDAY MAKE BREAK: FREE FALL FLORAL WALL HANGING

Sept 12

Sept 17

6-9 pm $27 members $32 non members www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/eventsmore-fun/drop-ins-events

CITY OF KATY ARCHERY CLINIC

Sept 18

Free Event! No Experience necessary.

9:30-11:30 am Ages 8 and up www.cityofkaty.com/government/citydepartments/parks-recreation/eventscalendar

STARS GYMNASTICS KATY PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Sept 18

Open Gym, pizza, movie, games, dance contest and more! 5:30-10:30 pm $35 pre-registered, $40 at the door www.starsgymtx.com/index.php?compone ntName=textBody&scid=105123

Sept 19 2-4 pm

Come in-store for another FREE fun event! Worry dolls are small handcrafted dolls that originated in Guatemala. Legend says that people can tell the dolls their worries, then place them under their pillows; come morning, the dolls will have given them the wisdom to do away with their worries. www.michaels.com/instoreevents

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE

Sept 30

Children’s Music Class in the Park with Vivaldi Vivaldi Music Academy welcomes families with children ages 1-5 years old to join them in the Plaza for a free, fun morning full of singing, dancing and learning.

10-10:45 am Ages 1-5 www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/ childrens-music-class-in-the-park-withvivaldi-2/

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