You don’t need us to tell you that you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between researching preschools (it’s never…
Life Goes On: Labels
Ethan, our 8-year-old, had his three-year reevaluation and annual ARD meeting recently. Yes, he still qualifies for special education services and all the therapies and supports that come…
Finding Child Care for Kids with Special Needs
While the rare child care facility will accept a child with serious medical needs or behavioral challenges on a case-by-case basis, parents’ best bet is finding a program developed specifically to help kids and young adults with special needs flourish. To help you out, we’ve curated a list of local child care options designed to do just that.
Sound Advice: How to Overcome Stress from Bullying?
Expert Dr. Colleen Logan weighs in: how parents can help their children deal with the stress caused from bullying?
Mom Next Door: Erika Slater
At least five days a week, Erika Slater takes her body to the brink, running, riding and swimming in preparation for whatever race…
Mommy Fails March 2018
“In the middle of the night, my 2-month-old started crying for milk. I got up, grabbed a bottle, mixed the…
Playground: Buckhorn Park in Plano
Location: 3601 Mission Ridge in Plano, next to Wells Elementary School. Park in the shared lot by the school. Best…
Playground: Creek Hollow Park in Richardson
Location: 4100 Breckinridge Blvd. in Richardson, near the corner of Breckinridge Boulevard and North Star Road by Stinson Elementary School. Parking is…
Mommy Fails April 2018
“I let my 6-year-old take a shower by himself. When he came out he didn’t say anything, but when he…
Community Garden Kitchen Wants To End Hunger in Collin County
The seeds for the Community Garden Kitchen were planted in 2014 when the project’s president, Angela Poen, and friends came together over the…
April 2018 Events for North Texas Moms
April 6 Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles Join the acclaimed Beatles tribute band in celebrating the 50th anniversary of…
April 2018 Events for Mom
April 5 Tacos + Tequila The perfect combo, no? As part of the 2018 Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival,…
A Monday in the Life of Becky Lee Burk
Dr. Becky Lee Burk is a small animal veterinarian practicing in Benbrook. She and her husband Michael, an Air Force pilot, live in Aledo with their children—Ezra, 9, and Libby…
Life Goes On: Sibling Struggles
It is true that my boys take up most of my time and energy. So much so, that I sometimes…
Sound Advice: How to Prep for ARD Meetings?
An expert shares how to prepare for Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting for your child with special needs.
Mom Next Door: Michele Erwin
Michele Erwin is changing the world—one crash test at a time. In 2011, the Frisco mom of two launched All Wheels Up…
Mommy Fails May 2018
“I was watching a television show with my 8-year-old, and one of the characters was drunk. My daughter asked, ‘What’s drunk?’ I said, ‘Oh, it’s just acting silly.’ She replied, ‘Oh … I’m…
Helping Collin County’s Homeless Get Clean
We may laugh about going a few days without a shower (thank goodness for dry shampoo!), but for Collin County’s homeless people, staying clean…
8 Dallas-Fort Worth Events for Mom in May
May 04-05 El Fuerte Taco Festival Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Panther Island Pavilion. El Fuerte (The Fort) honors our…
Minor Details: Lucy Dang’s Beauty Must Haves
Mom Next Door: Lucy Dang 1. Nail color on heavy rotation: Zoya Lucy 2. Go-to salon: Craft & Company Salon…