Letter from the Executive Director
Hear from Dr. Jessica Gomez as she explains why her work with resilient families has inspired her to lead Momentous Institute into an exciting future.
News
Articles
New Home, Same Mission at the AT&T Byron Nelson
Though the AT&T Byron Nelson had a new home in McKinney, TX in 2021, its commitment to change the odds for children through the work of Momentous Institute remained the same. Check out the highlights!
The Resilience of Families
Read what our therapists have observed from families during the pandemic and see how parents and children have shown resilience.
Donor Spotlight
The support of seven sponsors allowed our staff to create a menu of interactive webinars and reach over 2,500 educational professionals in the community! See the story here.
Letter from The Interim Executive Director
Hear from Kate Whidden, our Interim Executive Director, as she steps into her new role after 20 years with Momentous Institute.
Donor Spotlight
Learn about our partnerships with Toyota and the National Center for Families Learning that will benefit the families of Momentous Institute!
2019 Changing the Odds recap
Recap 2019's Changing the Odds: Hidden Factors, which brought together internationally-renowned speakers to discuss key influences that affect children today.
Momentous Institute Partners with Southern Dallas
How did Momentous Institute use the game of golf to increase partnerships with Southern Dallas organizations? Check out all Momentous Institute has learned from collaborating with organizations like Bonton Farms beyond tournament week.
Momentous Institute Goes to Austin
Momentous Institute is passionate about being a leading voice for equipping educators with trauma-informed practices and had the opportunity in May to take part in advocating for Texas House Bill 18, which just passed in the Senate! Learn more about House Bill 18, how Momentous Institute is working with legislators and how social emotional health is being showcased throughout political platforms.
Donor Spotlight
Learn more about our partnerships with The Meadows Foundation and the N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Center.
How Schools Kill Creativity
In the number one most viewed TED talk of all time, Sir Ken Robinson argues that schools are killing creativity. Read on to learn more about this message, and a chance to hear from Robinson in person!
Podcasts
Episode 10: How to Talk to Kids about the News
In today's 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to know when - and how - to talk to kids about what is happening. How much is too much? How do we talk about difficult things in an age-appropriate way? How do we respond to their questions? In this episode, we'll look at answers to these questions and more.