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Sep 9
1 min

Conversation with Matt Barnes and Scott Van Beck, EdD of The Education Game

From Interest-led learning to talking Learning Pods, Coffee Talk Moms had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Barnes and Scott Van Beck, E...

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A Glimpse into the HISD Fall Semester with Principal Michelle Shoulders

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Aug 29
1 min

A Glimpse into the HISD Fall Semester with Principal Michelle Shoulders

Wendy and Amanda spoke with Pin Oak Principal, Michelle Shoulders, about what the semester will look like virtually as well as when stude...

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How to Recognize the Signals of Human Trafficking Predators with Rania Mankarious of Crime Stoppers

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Jul 20
1 min

How to Recognize the Signals of Human Trafficking Predators with Rania Mankarious of Crime Stoppers

Wendy and Amanda spoke with Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, about the dangers and warning signals of child human traf...

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Jul 16
1 min

Get to Know Wendy and Amanda of Coffee Talk Moms

Wendy Tilford and Amanda Vlastas of Coffee Talk Moms reminisce about our worst jobs, laugh about our least favorite personality traits, a...

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Sex and Relationships during the Quarantine

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Jul 14
1 min

Sex and Relationships during the Quarantine

Amanda and Wendy of Coffee Talk Moms spoke with Dr. Emily Jamea, Certified Sex and Relationship Therapist with Revive Therapy and Healing...

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Conversation with Professor Aswad Walker

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Jul 9
1 min

Conversation with Professor Aswad Walker

Amanda and Wendy of Coffee Talk Moms spoke with Professor Aswad Walker, who has devoted his career to empowering Houston's black communit...

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How to Keep Fit and Healthy During the Quarantine with Scotty Lindsey "Hard Body Scotty"

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Jul 1
1 min

How to Keep Fit and Healthy During the Quarantine with Scotty Lindsey "Hard Body Scotty"

Many of us have gained the "quarantine 15" so we brought on Scotty Lindsey who busts some diet myths while giving us helpful and realisti...

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Coffee Talk Moms

Jun 27
1 min

How to Discuss Race with your Children

Amanda and Wendy Spoke with Dr. Ericka Goodwin on the different ways to discuss race with your children

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Teaching Resiliency to Women and Teens with Andrea Watkins of The Women's Fund

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Jun 11
1 min

Teaching Resiliency to Women and Teens with Andrea Watkins of The Women's Fund

Coffee Talk Moms spoke with Andrea Watkins from The Women's Fund about staying resilient and how they teach their teens and women the pow...

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Mexican Cuisine and Cocktails with Emile C Browne, local Houston Lifestyle Guru

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Jun 5
1 min

Mexican Cuisine and Cocktails with Emile C Browne, local Houston Lifestyle Guru

Wendy and Amanda took a mental vacation to Mexico as Emile C. Browne , local Lifestyle Guru and Photographer, made tortillas and shrimp s...

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Ashley Hamm Helps us Manage the Stress of Isolation during the Quarantine

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May 4
1 min

Ashley Hamm Helps us Manage the Stress of Isolation during the Quarantine

Wendy Tilford and Amanda Vlastas of Coffee Talk Moms sat down to speak with Ashley Hamm LPC, CCATP, the counselor behind Hamm Counseling.

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Interview with Melissa Williams of iWRITE Non-Profit Organization

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Apr 29
1 min

Interview with Melissa Williams of iWRITE Non-Profit Organization

We are pleased to share the news that the iWRITE Non-Profit Organization, through a newly established partnership with FOX 26-MY20, will ...

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Apr 23
1 min

The Future of HISD with Sue Deigaard

Wendy and Amanda of Coffee Talk Moms interviewed Sue Deigaard, HISD Board Trustee and President to discuss the future of HISD during the ...

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Houston Life | Click 2 Houston Interview

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Apr 20
1 min

Houston Life | Click 2 Houston Interview

Coffee Talk Moms, Wendy and Amanda, spoke with Courtney Zavala on Houston Life to Share Helpful Activity Ideas and Homeschooling Tips

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Helping Small Businesses Stay Positive during the Quarantine

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Apr 19
1 min

Helping Small Businesses Stay Positive during the Quarantine

Wendy and Amanda sat down with Margaret Vinson, top producing Real Estate Agent with Martha Turner Sotheby's International, to talk about...

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Mar 23
1 min

Ways to Promote Learning EveryDay

Are you feeling the homeschool burnout? There are plenty of fun things you can do to engage your kids in everyday learning that doesn't i...

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Parents concern about how to minimize tension with their child

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Mar 23
1 min

Parents concern about how to minimize tension with their child

Tensions may be rising at home but we've got some tips for you! We will get through this. We're moms, it's what we do. Here are the five ...

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Coffee Talk Moms

Mar 20
1 min

How to Get Prepared for Homeschooling

In order to make the next couple of weeks successful, you need to prepare at home. Here are the four tips to help you get prepared: Set g...

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Coffee Talk Moms

Mar 20
1 min

What to do if your child has an IEP

What to do when your child has an Individualized Education Program. For example ADHD, Asbergers Reach out to the director of special serv...

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