Our ultimate guide to family fun destinations to experience before you’re 5 feet tall.
Take a Family Trip to a Dude Ranch
From roping and riding to music around a campfire, these Texas and Oklahoma dude ranches will let you live the cowboy life.
Sound Advice: My Child Hates to Take a Bath—What Can I Do?
Pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani weighs in on what to do when your child hates to take a bath and more tips for getting them clean.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Ren fest returns on weekends through May 30. Here’s what to know about attending as a first-timer.
Shop Local at These Mom-Owned Boutiques
These North Texas boutiques are more than the average mom-and-pop shop.
Spotlight on Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
People with special needs are often frozen out of the workforce, but not at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream.
Best Things to Do This Weekend in DFW: May 20–22
DFWChild calendar editor’s recommendations for the top five events worth venturing out of the house with the kids.
How Much Should You Spend on Kid Gifts?
Gifting can quickly get expensive—so, what’s reasonable? Here’s how much Dallas-Fort Worth parents are spending for kids’ birthday presents, Tooth Fairy visits, and other occasions.
Local Moms Reveal Their Favorite Mother’s Day Presents Ever
Need gifts ideas for Mother’s Day? We asked Dallas-Fort Worth area moms to share the presents they most appreciate.
Meet Cystic Fibrosis Advocate Jennifer Jaetzold
Jennifer Jaetzold is motivated by making life better for those around her—starting with her kids, two of whom have cystic fibrosis.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
7 Ways to Support Someone Struggling with Infertility
What to say, what not to say, and other ways to help a friend or family member who’s trying to get pregnant.
Celebrating Earth Day With Kids
Celebrate the annual Earth Day with these tips for helping the environment, while teaching your kids about the holiday’s importance.
Meet Akina App Founder Leigh Butler
After feeling isolated and distressed, Frisco mom Leigh Butler created an online platform and app called Meet Akina, designed to provide community for Black moms around the world.
34 Great Road Trips from Dallas-Fort Worth
Check out these great road trips you can take from DFW—from national parks and lakes to beaches and big cities.
Smart Money: Financial Literacy for Kids in the Digital World
As children grow, they need to comprehend more than dollars and cents. Here’s what to know about debit cards, bank accounts and investing for kids.
Charter School Guide
When it comes to your child’s education, you have choices. Charter schools are a free, public option—here are some to consider.
DFWChild’s Best for Families 2022
We asked, you answered! Here are the 2022 DFWChild Best for Families winners that you, our readers, voted for as your local favorites.
All About Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians
If you’re concerned about your child’s development, behavior or the impact of a disability or disorder, seeing a developmental-behavioral pediatrician can speed the process of getting answers and a treatment plan.
What Qualifies as Good Bedside Manner?
We all want our pediatricians to have “good bedside manner,” but what does that really mean?—And what to do when it’s not so good.