Brazos Family Magazine

01/27/2021

How To Stay On Top Of Child Developmental Milestones During Covid-19

It might seem like the least of your worries, but parents, here’s the deal about developmental milestones. Screening for these milestones — even during COVID-19 — is imperative to identify and address delays as early as possible for the best outcomes.

https://brazoslife.com/child-developmental-milestones-covid-19/

It may seem like the least of your worries, but it is imperative to identify and address developmental delays early for the best outcomes.

01/26/2021

Should You Be Concerned About Lead-Based Paint In Your Home?

You can have your home tested for lead by hiring a trained and certified professional to do an inspection, which will tell you whether your home has lead-based paint, where it is located and what actions to take to address any hazards.
https://brazoslife.com/lead-based-paint/

You can have your home tested for lead by hiring a trained and certified professional to do an inspection and determine what actions to take.

12/22/2020

Six Holidays Around The Globe And How You Can Decorate For Each

Even though Christmas is one of the top celebrated holidays in the country, other countries and families decide to celebrate in their own way. Take a look at these six holidays that are celebrated worldwide.

https://brazoslife.com/6-holidays-decor/

Even though Christmas is one of the top celebrated holidays in the country, other countries and families celebrate in different ways.

12/22/2020

Stay on Track with Your Health Goals This Holiday Season - Brazos Life

From the extra slice of pie to the holiday cookies, holiday snacks can add more than 200 calories to your daily dietary intake. The good news is you don’t have to deprive yourself over the holidays.

https://brazoslife.com/stay-on-track-with-your-health-goals-this-holiday-season/

Holiday snacks can add more than 200 calories to your daily intake. The good news is you don’t have to deprive yourself to meet your goals!

12/03/2020

102 Wellness-Inspired Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List - Brazos Life

Stressed about figuring out what to get everyone this Christmas? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Give your loved ones a gift that shows you really care — give the gift of wellness. Baylor Scott & White Health
https://brazoslife.com/102-wellness-gifts/

Stressed about figuring out what to get everyone this Christmas? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Give your loved ones the gift of wellness.

10/08/2020

Mental Health Check-up List Courtesy of Oakwood Roots - Brazos Life

The unknown and uncharted traumatic circumstances related to COVID-19 are critical in designing and navigating a 'new normal.'
Oakwood Roots - A Center for Clinical Development & Practice
https://brazoslife.com/mental-health-check-up/

The unknown and uncharted traumatic circumstances related to COVID-19 are critical in designing and navigating a 'new normal.'

09/23/2020

Bryan ISD Return To Learn Plan - Brazos Life

“40 different teams focused on specific areas of the plan. Teams were comprised of administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, and many more,” said Christina Richardson, Bryan ISD Director of Advanced Academics.
https://brazoslife.com/bryan-isd-return-to-learn-plan/

“40 different teams focused on specific areas of the plan. Teams were comprised of administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, and many more,”

09/08/2020

Pizza Toast: Super Easy *AND* A Crowd Pleaser! - Brazos Life

Pizza Toast: Super Easy AND A Crowd Pleaser!
https://brazoslife.com/pizza-toast-super-easy-and-a-crowd-pleaser/

You'll be a dinner-time hero every time you bring this super-easy crowd pleaser to the table. Fasten your cape, and get started!

09/01/2020

Discover What Incredible Things Are Awaiting You At Our Local Library

Discover what incredible things are awaiting you at our local library and when the library is open. Curbside is available!
https://brazoslife.com/local-library-open/

Discover what incredible things are awaiting you at our local library and when the library is open. Curbside is available!

08/25/2020

Creative Ways to Teach Kids About Germs - Brazos Life

Let’s face it: young kids can be messy. But teaching them healthy behaviors doesn’t have to be a chore! Check out these four ways to help your child stay germ-free.
https://brazoslife.com/creative-ways-to-teach-kids-about-germs/

Let’s face it: kids can be messy. Teaching them healthy behaviors doesn’t have to be a chore! Check out 4 ways to help them stay germ-free.

08/21/2020

The Fall 2020 issue of Brazos Family is here! Click the link below to read our digital edition, which includes back to school information for Brazos Valley families, mental health resources for kids, fun recipes, and things to do in the community!

Some great local content provided by:
-- The Oakwood Collaborative: A Counseling & Assessment Center
-- Bryan ISD
-- CHI St. Joseph Health
-- Zweiacker & Associates
-- George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
-- Bryan College Station Public Library System

https://bryanbroadcasting.com/digitaleditions/brazosfamily/currentissue/html5/index.html?page=1&noflash

08/18/2020

Single Parent Households: Tips And Resources For Making It Work - Brazos Life

Here are a few resources and ideas to help your single-parent household run like a well-oiled machine - even during stressful times.
https://brazoslife.com/single-parent-households-tips-and-resources-for-making-it-work/

Single Parent Households: Tips And Resources For Making It Work Article By | Lizzie West Being in a single parent household can mean compromise and sacrifice in some areas of life. But, it doesn’t have to feel like something is missing. Not having a partner to help out is absolutely a challenge, b...

07/14/2020

United Way to Distribute 11,000 Free Facemasks During Drive-Thru Event

United Way of the Brazos Valley will distribute approximately 11,000 face masks, including surgical masks donated by Brazos County Emergency Management and N95 masks donated by Lowe’s Home Improvement on Wednesday, Jul. 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
https://brazoslife.com/united-way-to-distribute-11000-free-facemasks-during-drive-thru-event/

United Way will distribute approximately 11,000 face masks donated by Brazos County Emergency Management and Lowe’s Home Improvement on July 15 from 7-9 am.

07/02/2020

Free Coronavirus Testing Is Coming To The Brazos County Expo

The Brazos County health district announces another round of free coronavirus testing is coming to the Brazos County Expo from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8.
https://brazoslife.com/free-testing/

Appointments for the tests, provided by the state, can be made 24 hours before the testing date by going online to txcovidtest.org or calling 512-883-2400.

06/22/2020

The Summer 2020 issue of Brazos Family is here! Click the link below to read our digital edition, which includes a listing of Summer Camps still happening across the Brazos Valley!

Some great local content provided by:

-- The Oakwood Collaborative: A Counseling & Assessment Center
-- Bryan ISD
-- Baylor Scott & White Health
-- College Station Fire Department
-- George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

https://bryanbroadcasting.com/digitaleditions/brazosfamily/currentissue/html5/index.html?page=1&noflash

06/11/2020

United Ways Offers Economic Impact of COVID-19 Assessment Survey

All Texas families are invited to complete the United Way Texas COVID-19 survey and it will remain open through June 24. Individual responses are confidential. Check out more information and links to the survey here. United Way of the Brazos Valley
https://brazoslife.com/covid-19-survey/

All Texas families are invited to complete the United Way Texas COVID-19 survey, which is confidential and it will remain open through June 24.

06/10/2020

World Explorer Virtual Walk – June 15-28 - Brazos Life

Brazos Valley Worldfest and the Texas A&M University Public Partnership & Outreach Office are partnering to bring the community an outreach event that allows participation, even if they are unable to travel – World Explorer Virtual Walk 2020.
https://brazoslife.com/worldfest/

Participants must register at http://www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org/world-explorer-virtual-walk/. Registration is OPEN TODAY and continues through June 15th.

06/10/2020

Summer Art Camps at The Arts Council - Brazos Life

From fiber arts to Latin America-inspired art, each art camp offers a wide range of new experiences for the campers while allowing them to dive into different areas of the arts taught by accomplished artists and teachers in a fun environment! The Arts Council of Brazos Valley
https://brazoslife.com/arts-council-camps/

All classes are taught by accomplished artists and teachers who are passionate about helping young artists explore their talents in a fun environment!

06/03/2020

June Events and Updates for Downtown Bryan - Brazos Life

Check out all the fun Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas​ has scheduled for the Month of June! As always, we can count on the Brazos Valley Farmers' Market on Saturdays, and First Friday is back with some new open businesses and continued virtual activities available!
https://brazoslife.com/june-events/

Look for the Brazos Valley Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and First Friday is back with some new open businesses and continued virtual activities available!

05/28/2020

So You Wanna Make Bread? - Brazos Life

If you're ready and willing to bake something other than banana or sourdough bread, we did the research on some other options that are both delicious and easy. You can even convince yourself they are "healthy" because of the veggies!
https://brazoslife.com/you-wanna-make-bread/

If you're ready and willing to bake something other than banana or sourdough bread, we have found some other options that are both delicious and easy.

05/26/2020

Best of the Brazos Valley

Nominations for Best of the Brazos Valley 2020 close TOMORROW, May 27th @ midnight! Get those last minute nominations in and help us celebrate the incredible local businesses of the Brazos Valley! Visit bestofthebrazos.com today.

A big thank you to a few of our 2020 Best of the Brazos Valley sponsors: T Jin China Diner, Aggieland Apartment Finders, Celebrity Nails Salon Home Service Spa, Parc at Traditions, Oishi Sushi Asian fusion, Aggieland Credit Union, Sit Means Sit College Station, Howdy's Pizza, Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bottom Line Bookkeeping, Integrity Urgent Care, Dr. Malcolm Rude, M.D., America's Country Store & Pet Resort, Aggieland Outfitters, Schulte Roofing Inc, Paradowski Law, Cashion Dental, Pride Cleaners, Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Aggieland, Piasano's Italian Pizzeria, Elms Orthodontics, Marr Eye Center / Aggieland Spectacles, C.C. Creations, LTD / Maroon U / The Warehouse at C.C. Creations, Lamb Behavioral Health Center, Oscar And Sons Body Shop, Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc., Suzanne's School of Dance, Sew Vac City, Dirt Road Rustics - Furniture & Home Decor, and QuickTechAV TV Mounting Specialist

05/01/2020

Pets & House Plants – What ‘s Safe & What’s Not - Brazos Life

Plants and pets add warmth to our homes, and our pets are like our children – we love them, spoil them, and do our best to take care of them. For those of us who are plant lovers as well, this means making sure the houseplants we have won’t harm our pets.

https://brazoslife.com/pets-house-plants-what-s-safe-whats-not/

For those us who are plant lovers as well as pet lovers, this means making sure the houseplants we have won’t harm our pets.

04/16/2020

BrazosLife

Stuck at home with the kids? Try making this easy international dessert!

Cuban Pastries with 6 Ingredients:This easy recipe is the perfect way to bring a bit of culture to your kitchen while being stuck at home. Eat these for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert! Recipe by Jess Rios.

https://brazoslife.com/cuban-pastries-with-6-ingredients/

04/14/2020

Tips on Connecting During Isolation for Every Age Group - Brazos Life

Check it out FAM!
Our friends at Oakwood Roots - A Center for Clinical Development & Practice put together some tips on how kids, teens, couples, college students, and working adults can connect during this quarantine.

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Local counseling center Oakwood Roots chimes in on how kids, teens, college students, adults, and couples can connect during this quarantine!

04/07/2020

Some Easter fun for the kiddos from Candy 95 and College Station Police Department!

THE HUNT IS ON! 🔎🥚

Play our virtual egg hunt for a chance to win prizes like bikes, experiences with officers, and more from College Station Police Department + whatever we can find in our prize closets!

Click the link to get started! 👇
https://pr.easypromosapp.com/p/890912

04/02/2020

What NOT To Do While Sheltering At Home - Brazos Life

With all this extra time only so much we can do to fill it, we have to keep our wits about us. Some of these are silly suggestions to make you smile, while others will hopefully help keep you sane while we all work toward weathering this situation together.
https://brazoslife.com/donts-while-sheltering/

With all this extra time and only so much we can do to fill it, here are a few things to avoid that may be pretty tempting while we weather this together.

03/31/2020

Candy 95

Some REALLY good news!

*wipes tears*

I’m not crying bc I’m sad...I’m crying bc I’m happy 😭

03/29/2020

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies! - Brazos Life

So - you're stuck at home and want an easy and fun activity to do with your kids (or maybe your roommates) while you're social distancing. Check out this fail-proof 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie recipe to make this weekend!
https://brazoslife.com/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies/

Check out this fail-proof 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie recipe to make this weekend with your kids, partner, or maybe your roommates!

03/27/2020

Brazos Family Magazine's cover photo

03/18/2020

Cancellations & Related Event Changes Due To Coronavirus

Stay updated on closures and event cancellations. This post by NewsTalk WTAW 1620 AM & 94.5 FM has up-to-date local information for the Brazos Valley.

http://wtaw.com/cancellations-related-event-changes-due-to-coronavirus/

Notifications to WTAW News as of March 17, 2020: College Station Mayor Karl Mooney and Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson have both declared States of Disaster in their respective cities in response to the COVID-19/coronavirus. Click HERE for more information. The Catholic Diocese of Austin, which includes p...

03/17/2020

Bryan ISD

Thanks again to the amazing School Nutrition Services in Bryan ISD employees who helped with our first edition of the curbside Grab & Go lunches yesterday! 752 meals served! We’ll be back at it again today & the rest of the week from 11am-1pm at the locations mentioned in www.bryanisd.org/covid19. UPDATE: In order to abide by the current Texas Department of Agriculture regulations, we will NOT be able to include a “next day breakfast” with the lunch as we originally reported yesterday. We will still be offering plenty of delicious lunches hot & ready though. See you later today!

03/17/2020

NewsTalk WTAW 1620 AM & 94.5 FM

NewsTalk WTAW 1620 AM & 94.5 FM

The Brazos County Health District has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Brazos County: http://wtaw.com/?p=138149

01/08/2020

Boys & Girls Clubs host an Open House at their NEW Caldwell Location -

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley host an Open House at their NEW Caldwell Location January 8, 2020 from 3pm-6pm
The Open House will give families an opportunity to tour, interact with staff, and view some of the life enriching programs the Boys & Girls Club movement offers.
https://brazoslife.com/bgcbv-caldwell/

The Open House gives families an opportunity to tour, interact with staff, and view some of the life enriching programs the BGCBV offers.

12/31/2019

Why Your Kids Should Learn Ballroom Dance - Brazos Life

Why Your Kids Should Learn Ballroom Dance - Not only is dancing a fun way to get much needed physical activity, but ballroom dancing has been proven to promote manners, good posture, social skills, and to boost confidence.
https://brazoslife.com/kids-ballroom/

Not only is dancing a fun way to get much needed physical activity, but has been proven to promote manners, posture, social skills, and to boost confidence.

12/31/2019

Downtown Bryan's Extra Exciting First Friday this week! - Brazos Life

Downtown Bryan's Extra Exciting First Friday this week!
Hint: Be there and you COULD be part of an upcoming film with Ashley Atwood and Raini Rodriguez! Read this press release for more info. What an opportunity for Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas​!
#rekindlingchristmas
https://brazoslife.com/downtown-first-friday-filming/

Hint: Be there and you COULD be in an upcoming film with Ashley Martin Atwood! Read this release for more info. What an opportunity for Downtown Bryan!