Wagon Wheel Park in Plano

This playground has three slides, a jungle gym and soccer and baseball practice fields. The play area has many things to do for young kids, with built-in musical instruments and toys.

A Wednesday in the Life of Laura Murchison

Laura Murchison and her husband of seven years, Burk, live in Dallas with their 3-year-old daughter, Maris, and their menagerie. Laura owns a pet-sitting service, and Burk works in guest services at Reunion Tower.

Community Park in Hurst

This playground is wheelchair accessible with a ramp leading right into the structure. There are lots of slides and games along the sides of the structure, including a braille chart and tic-tac-toe. The playground is also partially covered.

Meadowview Park in Corinth

Situated a little off the beaten path down some back roads in Corinth, Meadowview Park has a playground with seven slides and four swings overlooking a small lake.

Midwife Q&A

We spoke with Ellie Daniels, CPM, president of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, to find out what midwives do and how to choose the best midwife for your pregnancy and birth.

San Francisco

Take a family vacation to San Francisco for world-class food, award-winning museums and tons of free activities for kids of all ages.

Ward Steenson Park in Carrollton

This is your basic community park, without any bells and whistles. There are two play structures for older and younger kids, with age appropriate climbing equipment, and kids will love the variety of slides the park offers.