Walk through the wildflowers at this secluded prairie preserve in Allen.
Trinity River Audubon Center
Spy on wildlife at the National Audubon Society’s flagship center in Texas.
Charitable Birthday Party Ideas
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
Michelle Witten
Meet Michelle Witten, former trauma nurse, wife of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten and stay-at-home mom of three.
The Benefits of Recess
Are we hurting our children by taking away recess? Local educators make a case for play.
Bird’s-eye View
See feathered friends at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas.
In the Meadow
Connemara Meadow Preserve in Allen opens to the public.
#Stop Texting and Driving
The importance of #X
Baseball Dreams
The forgotten joys of baseball cards
Insanity Principle
The problem with millennials
Party With Purpose
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
The Future Mr. President
David Williams is popping up in places where 12-year-olds don’t go: Dallas City Council meetings, the mayor’s office and on the nightly news. So what is this soft-spoken kid from southern Dallas up to?
Live It Up
Get exclusive admission to water parks, musical theaters and more in our roundup of special entertainment for kids with special needs. These art activities and sensory-friendly movie screenings in Dallas-Fort Worth are just the ticket.
Holding a Conversation
In the age of texts and tweets, parents are struggling to raise children with voices of their own. What you can do to raise a confident communicator.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Swimming
Swimming in lakes and rivers is a great way to stay cool in the August heat. Get the basics of swimming safety and find out where to get wet at the State Parks around North Texas.
Divine Design
Take a kid-centric guided tour or on-the-spot drawing class at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas.
Throw a Birthday Bash ‘By the Sea’ in Your Own Backyard
Dallas mom Alyssa Spiegal threw a nautical-themed party for her son Hudson’s first birthday.
Dawn Neufeld
Meet Dawn Neufeld, co-host of The Broadcast on KTXD and mom of William and Bryn. William has been diagnosed with autism.
Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop!
Graphic designer Tad Carpenter illustrates a miniature mercenary’s exploits in this new picture book.
Village Park in Highland Village
A NorthTexasChild favorite, this forest-themed playground, designed by Landscape Structures, was built with the intention to help children appreciate nature and the world around them.