Pearland Parent May 2020 Issue 2

MOM OWNED BUSINESS

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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.

20congratulations 20 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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SUMMER CAMP Guide Active Play  DANCE EXPRESSIONS We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes. Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with many themes to choose from. www.DanceExpressions.net 281-996-6000  LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Land at Lone Star Flight Museum with weeklong 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  PEARLAND PARKS & RECREATION Camps and youth athletic leagues in a variety of sports. Ages 7 to 14. Registration is available at the administrative offices (4141 Bailey Road) or www.PearlandTX. gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/ Programs/Athletics/Youth-Athletics 281-412-8900  UNIVERSITY CHEER Camps for individuals, stunt groups and teams! Campers are taught spirit dances, hip hop style cheer dances, pom routines, game cheers, game day spirit technique, tumbling, jumps and stunts! Parents are invited to a “showcase” on the last day to see their child perform the camp material and compete for fun awards! www.UniversityCheer.com 281-991-1417

STEM & Educational  BEST BRAINS PEARLAND www.BestBrainsPearland.com/summer-camp 832-559-0000  BRICKS & MINIFIGS PEARLAND Coming this Summer - Exploring Technology STEM Camps! www. BricksandMinifigs.com/pearland-tx/ 281-741-0279  FRIENDSWOOD ISD Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myFISD.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000  IDEA LAB KIDS Forget boredom and your same old summer

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activities! IDEA Lab Kids STEAM [STEM + Arts] camps make summer a totally fun, memorable experience with camps like; How to become a YouTube Star, Minecraft Engineering and Coding, Medial Science, Future Doctor, Chef Academy Passport, Smart Home Design, Solving Global Issues with Technology and so much more.

Experience a summer with IDEA Lab Kids that engages critical thinking and simulates brains.

Enroll in summer camp now! www.pearland.idealabkids.com/camps 832-295-0796  SAN JACINTO COLLEGE A variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM & more. www.SanJac.edu/Summer-Camps 281-998-6150  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  SILVERLINE MONTESSORI The summer program at Silverline Montessori School is filled with fun and learning. We offer full day camps for children from 3 years old to 8 years old in arts, humanities, sciences, and more! Visit our website to reserve your spot today. www.SilverlineMontessori.com/summercamp Shadow Creek 713-436-5070 Silverlake 281-997-3700  THE TUTORING CENTER PEARLAND Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for Grades K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment. www.tutoringcenter.com, 832-781-8809

Christian  CAMP ALLEN We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience

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personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175  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)

music and Arts  ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC We are offering 3 camps this summer: Allegro Summer Strings Camp is a challenging & fun experience for violin, viola, cello & double bass students & will be led by the conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra and master teachers. Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play music from Bach to the Future! July 6-10; 9am-1pm each day.

Singing Whales and Mermaid Tails for ages 4-6, July 13-17; 9am-12pm each day.

It Takes Two Piano Duet Camp for ages 7 and up, July 27-31; 9am-12pm each day. www.AllegroAcademyPearland.com 713-452-9402

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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MOODY GARDENS FREE - Educational Videos and Posts on Facebook! www.facebook.com/moodygardens

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

Tutoring Center of Pearland Online tutoring! www.pearland2tx.tutoringcenter.com 832-781-8809

Children’s Museum of Houston FREE - Daily Virtual learning experiences and story times on Facebook www.facebook.com/cmhouston

COLONY MUSIC STUDIO PEARLAND MUSIC STUDIO Now Offering One-on-One Virtual Music Lessons! www.colonymusicstudio.com

Lone Star Flight Museum FREE Virtual Fun! FREE - PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE OR VIA FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM FOR LSFM FREE DIGITAL EXPERIENCES! lonestarflight.org www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum

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VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

& SERVICES

Little Gym of Pearland FREE - Virtual Classes and Storytime Parent and Child – Tuesdays at 10 am Pre-k Virtual Classes-Thursdays at 10 am www.facebook.com/tlgpearlandtx

Idea Lab Pearland

FREE - I-Camps on Facebook Live (Only Facebook Live is Free For Everyone)

Also offering online classes and online birthday parties, for more information or to register please visit our website www.pearland.idealabkids.com 832- 295-0796

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Chara Dance Academy Allegro Academy of Music

Online Music Lessons, Register Today!

www.allegroacademypearland.com

Online Music Classes! Register Today

www.charadance.com 832-569-4065

713-452-9402

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Best Brains

Online tutoring!

Bricks and Minifigs Lego Emergency and stuck at home?

Now taking orders over the phone or by email!

Offering local delivery or curbside pickup! Email pearland@bricksandminifigs.com or call today (281) 741-0279

At Best Brains of Pearland we specialize in teaching students ages 3 to 14 Math, English, Abacus, and General Knowledge! Our innovative teachers and staff help children reach their full potential. Call us today at 832-559-0000.

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Sugar and Spice Ranch

Bricks and Minifigs Lego Emergency and stuck at home?

Now taking orders over the phone or by email!

Offering local delivery or curbside pickup! Email pearland@bricksandminifigs.com or call today (281) 741-0279

VIRTUAL A C T I V I T I E S

Online tutoring!

At Best Brains of Pearland we specialize in teaching

& S E R V I students C E S ages 3 to 14 Math, English, Abacus, and

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General Knowledge! Our innovative teachers and staff help children reach their full potential. Call us today at 832-559-0000. www.bestbrains.com/pearland

Sugar and Spice Ranch

Live country singing performances at the Victory Camp "Campfire� stories with bible verses and activities. www.facebook.com/victorycampalvin

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ranch on Facebook and videos of ranch experiences.

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