The kids may be part of the generation born with smartphones in hand, but that doesn’t mean that Mom and…
Real Housewives of Dallas’ Stephanie Hollman Talks Kids, Career, Lifestyle
Our favorite guilty pleasure is back for its third season—we’re watching, are you? We chatted with Stephanie Hollman on the…
4 Insider Tips Every Parent Should Know About the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas will be here before you know it, and chances are good that you are working…
Social Activism with Kids in Tow
When Dallas resident Leona Schale wanted to walk in the Families Belong Together march this past June, she planned to…
Meet Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
Walking into the main tent for the opening show of Fashion at the Park recently, I see four familiar faces…
Catching up with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Author and Lifestyle Maven
As Dallas’ premier lifestyle guru, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is a woman in high demand. When she’s not making appearances on…
The Many Ways Kids Benefit From Meditation
When was the last time your family went one day—that’s 24 whole hours—without anyone looking at a screen? Between his…
8 Family-Friendly (and Free!) Activities at the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas is fast approaching, and kids of all ages are chomping at the bit to check…
Real Kids Casting Call FAQ
Q: What ages is the Real Kids Casting Call for? A: We accept children age 0-12 years. Q: Does my child need to…
Ultimate School Survival Guide
After nearly three months of basically no bedtime, fun with Grandma and cousins, swimming, trips to the beach and sleeping…
The Surprising Face of the Homeless in North Texas
Tracy Cross, whose name has been changed at her request, and her husband worked hard to make ends meet and cover…
Meet the 12-Year-Old Boy Advocating for Health Care
Cancer survivor, activist, author—an impressive resume for a 12-year-old. Luis Collazo was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina) at…
Your Unicorn-Loving Kid Will Be Enchanted By This Magical Birthday Party
For Elyana’s third birthday, mom Dayna O. Tolley wanted to make the day as magical as possible. The creative director and founder of Party On! Events knew that an average birthday bash wouldn’t do, and dedicated months to planning ways to get a unicorn on her daughter’s party guest list.
Making an All-Ability Playgrounds a Reality
Plano unveiled an impressive all-abilities playground last year, but the Dallas-Fort Worth area still has work to do before every…
Accesible Accommodations
Big news for travel junkies: Airbnb just acquired Accomable, an online listing service with hundreds of accessible properties in more…
Mom Next Door: Kate Cassidy
It’s Friday afternoon and Kate Cassidy just did something she never imagined doing: She brought home a bearded dragon and…
Mommy Fails January 2018
“My husband was teasing me so I playfully punched him and said, ‘No!’ Next thing I knew, my 23-month-old daughter was…
Golfing for Good
At just 10 years old, McKinney’s Avery Zweig has won over 160 golf tournaments and is currently ranked the No….
Mommy Fails February 2018
“I threw a milk-drenched nursing pad in the hamper. When laundry day came, I was shocked to find that the…
Playground Review: Fort Worth’s Tillery Park
Location: 2200 Rockridge Terrace, off Forest Park Blvd. in Fort Worth. Located just east of the Fort Worth Zoo, it has a…