Resources for Parenting
Healthychildren.org
Reliable information on the internet written by pediatricians about all sorts of health, development and nutrition topics. No confusing and contradicting information!
Newborn Sleep
A favorite mom blog of mine! Originally helpful for ALL the things under the sun to register for when pregnant, Meg gives very sound advice after baby is born as well. Signing up for her emails helped keep me sane with baby #1!
Bright by Text
This is a great local resource for day to day advice and ideas on what to do with your kids that is appropriate for their stage of development. Go ahead and have fun with your kids!
PCIT
Having behavior problems? Please schdule an appointment and I can guide you through a home program that uses this evidence-based approach to helping children with ADHD or behavior problems.
Common Sense Media
Lots of screen time these days? Most experts are recommending considering the child, content and context of screen time as we all need a little help getting through these tough times. This is a great resource to finding great content online for when we all need a little screen time break!
Resources for Social Services
Free internet during COVID. AT&T and Spectrum.
$5-$10 internet if you receive food stamps here (not related to COVID).
Food for anyone who feels they don’t have enough. No income or residency requirements. 956-542-2368
Local free and healthy community programs: Brownsville Wellness Coalition
Medicaid resources: Yourtexasbenefits.com