We caught up with the devoted mother of four girls (Julia, 10; Sierra, 6; Michaela, 3; Stella, 9 weeks) to talk family, faith and a little baseball.
Error of Entitlement
Jim Fay, co-author of From Innocence to Entitlement: A Love and Logic Cure for the Tragedy of Entitlement, observes that entitlement is a growing epidemic in our culture.
Cortadera Park in Flower Mound
Lined by neighboring homes, trees and with ducks swimming in the pond, it was the perfect setting for a family outing.
A Day in the Life of Nicole Stidham
5AM Eyes open, pop out of bed! Because that’s what morning people do. 5:15AM Toss the load of cloth diapers…
Capp Smith Park in Watauga
There is a merry-go-round that my kids always hop on first and two sets of swings, for younger and older children.
A Day in the Life of Tracy Jones
6AM The alarm goes off, and I look to make sure that someone did not change it to 5am as…
Preparing Your Children for First Grade
Preparing your children for the first-grade experience begins long before the school year starts. From infancy on, parents can help…
Archgate Park in Plano
Grade: A+ (24 points/24 points) + Separate playgrounds + Lots of space + Water fountains – No bathrooms – Climbing…
Ridgepointe Park Playground in The Colony
This clean playground features updated play sets suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Kids can slide, jump, climb and run in a spacious environment.
A Day in the Life of Nicole Stroud
Nicole Stroud is mom to AnniePearl (3 1/2) and chief animal caretaker to 22 animals. She and her husband Carl…
Local Sources for Party Invitations
One of the more stressful parts of planning your child’s birthday party can be the invitation (Is the date correct?…
Jennie Reeves
Spending time at Jennie Reeves’ house, Old Alice, is like living in a fairy tale. She has a love for…
A Day in the Life of Stephanie Suire
5:45AM I wake up before my alarm goes off but hit snooze for 20 minutes anyway. 6:05AM I finally drag…
LeAnn Widyn
Ten years ago LeeAnn Widyn graduated with a master’s degree in physical therapy only to become a professional photographer. She…
Ash Woods Park in McKinney
The high viewpoint and hanging bridge are built for serious fun. Parents can stay near enough for their comfort but far enough to give their kids some space for adventure under the nearby pavilion.
Lucky Strike
Live life in the fast lane … well, metaphorically speaking! The family-friendly Allen Bowl has been a staple of the…
Let's Go to the Fair!
For 125 years the State Fair of Texas aka “Big Tex” has been the pinnacle of entertainment. The Texas tradition…
Fairfax Park in Highland Park
You will find people playing tennis on the nearby courts and moms chatting on benches nestled in the shade as they watch their little ones swing around on the tire swing or zip down the slides.
Wilkerson Park in Flower Mound
The playscape has the usual swing set and slides, but there was also a very cool contraption that kids could stand on while using their weight to push themselves around in a circle.
Harmony Park in Trophy Club
Equipment is in good shape, and the larger play area is shaded. Both areas provide children a lot of variety, including tunnels, bridges, climbing structures, jungle gyms and many different slides, as well as swings and a sandbox.