A Woman's Work offers products, services, and resources to support women in the special work of childbearing and breastfeeding. The store is designed for any woman wishing to get advice, weigh a baby, nurse or pump breastmilk, buy a perfectly fitted bra, flip through the latest books on birth and breastfeeding, or choose from an array of products, clothing, and gifts.

Items include maternity clothes, nursing bras, baby gear such as slings and diaper bags, clothes for the newborn, breast pumps and other feeding accessories, and baby care basics.

A lactation consultant is available for individual counseling and breastfeeding "troubleshooting" by appointment, both in-home and at the store.

Across the street, A Woman's Workshop provides a gathering place for expectant and new mothers to learn and share their experiences. Classes and workshops include preparing for childbirth, infant massage, infant CPR, baby-proofing your home, and others. Support groups also meet on a variety of subjects such as postpartum and breastfeeding. Babies are welcome in most classes, except when noted in course descriptions.

Pre-registration is required for all workshops and classes.

The AcroSports facility consists of two separate gyms, two complete dance rooms, a large ground level glass-enclosed parent observation area, and a pro shop. Each of the gyms, one for preschool gymnastics and cheerleading, the other for academy gymnastics and tumbling, is completely equipped with multiple sets of Olympic gymnastics apparatus and a Tumble Trak for rapid learning of tumbling.

Classes start with "Diaper Daredevils" for early walkers up to age two years, and progress all the way up to gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading for teens.

Fun parent-child classes are designed for toddlers up to age three, after which age children venture into the gym for classes on their own - but class sizes are small, so the kids still get lots of personal attention and assistance.

Birthday party packages include 50 minutes of supervised activity in the large gym, and 40 minutes in the party room, complete with table, chairs, and balloons. Reserve your party well ahead of time, as spots often fill up months in advance.

Bridges Academy is a school of fine arts inside St. Luke's United Methodist Church offering private lessons and classes in voice, piano, organ, guitar, percussion, trumpet, strings, and winds. Classes also include Songplay for infants and toddlers with their parents.

Faculty members are teachers and professional musicians from throughout the Houston area.

Camp Cook offers cooking classes for kids and families year-round, including summer camp and school-holiday workshops. The hands-on classes are designed with age-appropriate activities and instructions - even little ones can get in on the action with parent/child classes for kids ages two to five.

Children's School of Art Houston offers art classes and summer camps for kids, as well as parent-child classes.

Knowing what to do in an emergency can save the life of a child, and CPR-to-You teaches parents how to do that. Classes can be arranged with friends, family, or co-workers.

Creative Connections offers fine arts classes for children in dance, drama, art, yoga, creative movement, and motor skills. Classes are available for infants to fifth graders at various venues throughout the greater Houston area. Call or visit the website for current locations and schedules.

Creative Connections also offers day camps and birthday party packages.

Ask about the schedule of free demo classes.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

Dairy Ashford Roller Rink hosts public skate times, skating lessons, birthday parties, and "Mommy and Me" stroller-skating times. The rink has a snack bar and video arcade.

Friendswood Music and More offers Kindermusik and movement classes for newborns to children age seven, as well as private music lessons, parent/child classes, academic enrichment classes for preschool-aged kids, homeschool enrichment classes for kids up to age 15, and art classes for children 18 months through 14 years old.

The center also offers a wide of themed birthday parties, including Kindermusik parties, scrapbooking parties, ceramics parties, and others. The facility includes a store with children's toys (including Melissa & Doug items), sheet music, and other music related items - plus a play area to keep the little ones occupied while you shop.

Fundamentally Music offers music and movement classes for infants and kids up to age four.

Fundamentally Music offers music and movement classes for infants and kids up to age four.

Fundamentally Music offers music and movement classes for infants and kids up to age four.

Fundamentally Music offers music and movement classes for infants and kids up to age four.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace and best artsy class for little kids in Houston, Gymboree offers developmental classes and hosts birthday parties for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Choose music, play, or arts.

Call for class times, registration, and party times.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace and best artsy class for little kids in Houston, Gymboree offers developmental classes and hosts birthday parties for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Choose music, play, or arts.

Call for class times, registration, and party times.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace and best artsy class for little kids in Houston, Gymboree offers developmental classes and hosts birthday parties for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Choose music, play, or arts.

Call for class times, registration, and party times.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace and best artsy class for little kids in Houston, Gymboree offers developmental classes and hosts birthday parties for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Choose music, play, or arts.

Call for class times, registration, and party times.

Harmony Music Studio has 10 instructors on staff to offer private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute, drums, and violin, and all other woodwinds. The recommended age-range is for kids five and up.

Harmony also offers Kindermusik - an early childhood music and movement program - for infants and kids up to age seven, including parent-child classes. For further details on Kindermusik at Harmony Music Studio call 713.306.4023 or email kindermusik@harmonymusicstudio.com.

Harmony Music Studio has 10 instructors on staff to offer private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute, drums, and violin, and all other woodwinds. The recommended age-range is for kids five and up.

Harmony also offers Kindermusik - an early childhood music and movement program - for infants and kids up to age seven, including parent-child classes. For further details on Kindermusik at Harmony Music Studio call 713.306.4023 or email kindermusik@harmonymusicstudio.com.

Founded in 1997, Hope Stone features both the Hope Stone Dance Company dance and theater ensemble, and Kid's Play, an artistic outreach venue offering a dance, video, and theater program for at-risk youth. Hope Stone also offers a variety of dance and movement classes for children and adults, including "parent and me" classes.

The Gymnastics Academy offers programs for children one year old and up.

For beginners, the Tumblebug Program is for ages 12 months to 6 years; this program includes "Parent & Me" classes for toddlers ages one to three years. More advanced students can join the Progressive Program, designed for children ages six to 12 years.

The Academy offers artistic gymnastics, as well as tumble and trampoline classes. Also offered are cheer classes that include cheers, chants, stunts, and tumbling. Students are placed according to skill level. Newcomers may schedule a free trial class.

Dance classes include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and drill training for ages three to 18.

Houston Gymnastics Academy also hosts birthday parties. The experienced coaching staff provides close supervision of all activities during parties. Plan to book your party at least two months in advance. Party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Open gym times for children ages two to four, and Parents' Night Out for children ages three to 12, require pre-registration.

The JCC has a wide variety of programs for infants, young adults, and families. Daycare and preschool is offered year-round for ages six weeks through five years, and afterschool activities include playtime in the gymnasium, tutoring, and a game room.

Programs just for teens are available, and gymnastics classes begin with infants ages six months and up. The JCC has a fitness center, indoor tennis, and a pool, while also hosting cultural events, dances, and a Children's Performing Arts Series.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best day camp for little kids in Houston, Kids in Action offers a variety of year-round movement education programs for newborns up through children 11 years old. The programs focus on developing motor skills, learning body awareness, songs with movement, basic tumbling and gymnastics, hand-eye coordination, sensory development, and more.

Among the four different Kindermusik programs is one for newborns, lap babies, crawlers, and early walkers. Other Kindermusik programs are designed for progressively older kids, up to age seven.

Kids in Action also offers karate, gymnastics/creative movement, and a "Playful Parenting" class for parents with their little ones, ages six months to four years old.

Birthday party packages are also available, with music and organized physical activity. Day care options include a kids' day out program for potty-trained children ages two-and-a-half to five: a full-day session is from 9:30am-2:30pm; half-day morning or afternoon sessions are also available.

Day camps are offered in summer, as well as during school vacations such as Christmas break and Spring break.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best day camp for little kids in Houston, Kids in Action offers a variety of year-round movement education programs for newborns up through children 11 years old. The programs focus on developing motor skills, learning body awareness, songs with movement, basic tumbling and gymnastics, hand-eye coordination, sensory development, and more.

Among the four different Kindermusik programs is one for newborns, lap babies, crawlers, and early walkers. Other Kindermusik programs are designed for progressively older kids, up to age seven.

Kids in Action also offers karate, gymnastics/creative movement, and a "Playful Parenting" class for parents with their little ones, ages six months to four years old.

Birthday party packages are also available, with music and organized physical activity. Day care options include a kids' day out program for potty-trained children ages two-and-a-half to five: a full-day session is from 9:30am-2:30pm; half-day morning or afternoon sessions are also available.

Day camps are offered in summer, as well as during school vacations such as Christmas break and Spring break.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best day camp for little kids in Houston, Kids in Action offers a variety of year-round movement education programs for newborns up through children 11 years old. The programs focus on developing motor skills, learning body awareness, songs with movement, basic tumbling and gymnastics, hand-eye coordination, sensory development, and more.

Among the four different Kindermusik programs is one for newborns, lap babies, crawlers, and early walkers. Other Kindermusik programs are designed for progressively older kids, up to age seven.

Kids in Action also offers karate, gymnastics/creative movement, and a "Playful Parenting" class for parents with their little ones, ages six months to four years old.

Birthday party packages are also available, with music and organized physical activity. Day care options include a kids' day out program for potty-trained children ages two-and-a-half to five: a full-day session is from 9:30am-2:30pm; half-day morning or afternoon sessions are also available.

Day camps are offered in summer, as well as during school vacations such as Christmas break and Spring break.

Kindermusik with Miss Jessica is an exciting and educational music and movement class for newborns through children age five years old. Classes are held at Kingwood Music School.

Kindermusik with Sandy offers music, storytelling, dancing, and more for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids up to age seven.

Prices range from $55-$210 depending on the number of classes taken in a session.

Lango offers language instruction in Spanish and Mandarin for kids ages one to nine, using music, games, art, and stories. Visit the website for a current schedule and list of locations. Prices run about $8-$10 per class, depending on the program.

Summer camps are also available.

Lobo offers classes for girls and boys from tots to teens, including programs in competitive gymnastic teams, cheerleading, tumbling, preschool gymnastics, and ballet and tap dance. Plenty of seating in the viewing areas keep parents comfortable while watching their children learn and perform.

Parent/child classes are available for new walkers, up to children age three years.

Birthday parties include planned, safe, and age-appropriate activities within the gym supervised by Lobo coaching staff. Children under the age of three must be accompanied by a parent in the gym. Lobo staff will set up and clean up the party room.

Although Moores School of Music is primarily an undergrad and grad school for high-level musicians, it also offers a Preparatory and Continuing Studies program for music students of all ages and abilities, from preschoolers to senior citizens.

Students must contact the office in order to be matched with an instructor. Once a lesson schedule has been made directly with the instructor, the student must call the office again in order to make a payment on or before the lesson date.

Lessons are available in piano, guitar, flute, saxophone, bass, Suzuki String (violin, ages three and up), violin, and cello. Children ages five to six might also opt for a Mommy (or Daddy) and Me piano class. Voice lessons are restricted to children over the age of 14.

Moores also presents live performances by its jazz orhcestra, jazz ensemble, and symphony orchestra at the Moores Opera House.

The Royal Academy of Fine Arts offers Kindermusik classes for newborns (with their parents) through children age seven, as well as ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop dance classes. A musical theater class focuses on acting, singing, and dancing, while the Academy's Broadway studio workshop provides professional level training for more experienced theater students under age 18.

The birthday party package includes an instructor to teach the guests a class of your choice, plus party space, tables, and chairs. The cost is $200.

The Royal Academy of Fine Arts offers Kindermusik classes for newborns (with their parents) through children age seven, as well as ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop dance classes. A musical theater class focuses on acting, singing, and dancing, while the Academy's Broadway studio workshop provides professional level training for more experienced theater students under age 18.

The birthday party package includes an instructor to teach the guests a class of your choice, plus party space, tables, and chairs. The cost is $200.

Stacey's Dance Studio offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, cheer, and tumbling - plus parent-child classes for toddlers 18 months old and up. Birthday party packages are also available with themes such as princesses, Hawaiian luau, 1950s sock hop, and more.

Stage Presence offers dance classes for children ages three and up, including a parent-and-me dance class. Other classes include ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, and more.

Stage Presence also offers an afterschool program to Houston area schools, as well as the annual Debbie Allen Dance Institute - a two-week intensive summer workshop.

Stars Gymnastics offers classes in gymnastics, tumbling, and cheer, including parent/child classes for kids 18 months to three years old.

Birthday party packages include one hour of supervised activities in the gym, such as the trampoline and obstacle courses, plus a half-hour in the party room. Chairs, tables, and tablecloths are provided, and the staff takes care of the clean-up.