Preschool may not be required, but there are plenty of reasons to enroll your kiddo—from immediate benefits to long-term outcomes.
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11 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Preschool
If you’ve narrowed it down to the preschools you plan to tour, consider going in with some prepared questions. The more information you have, the better.
What to Look for in a Preschool
Looking for the right preschool? We connected with Katie Zeller of The Day School at Highland Park Presbyterian Church to answer your questions.
Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
We talked to Leslie Graves, regional director of operations for Primrose Schools, about how parents can know when and if their child is ready for preschool.
5 Spanish Language Learning Tools for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off September 15; what better way to celebrate than to introduce your kids to the Spanish language?
Meet the Fort Worth Mom Helping Families Raise Bilingual Children
Julia Wang, a Fort Worth mom of 2, was inspired to raise her children to be bilingual. But when she couldn’t find a fun kid-friendly language education program, she decided to create her own.
Are Girls Underdiagnosed for Dyslexia?
Girls can compensate for their dyslexia symptoms, meaning some girls with dyslexia might be overlooked.
Why More Dallas-Fort Worth Parents Are Homeschooling Their Kids
Families are choosing homeschooling for more reasons than religion
Are My Sub-Par Homeschooling Skills Ruining My Kid’s Love of Learning?
We spoke to a few experts about our fears while homeschooling the kiddos.
Where to Take an Online Field Trip
We’re sure you want your kiddos to still have a chance to learn while they’re at home, so try these online field trips!
10 Educational Apps Your Kids Should Try
Want to your kids to have more chances to learn while they’re out of school? Try these educational apps to keep your kids on the right track.
Everything You Need To Know About Public Pre-K in DFW
With parent information meetings and registration deadlines approaching, we talked to Tamala Olsby with the TEA about all things public pre-K.
6 Books Kids Should Read During an Election Year
We found six books about elections and civil service that are written just for kids that will help them understand how elections work, what elected officials do, the importance of voting and more.
“Alone in the Forest” by Gita Wolf + Andrea Anastasio
Make this work of storytelling through Indian folk art the first of its kind in your collection.
“Two” by Kathryn Otoshi
This picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi is a tale of friendship and self-discovery.
How to Give Your Child the Gift Of Music
Giving the Gift of Music How do you give your child the gift of music? Music lovers everywhere surely celebrated…
How to Raise a Bilingual Kid
In our multicultural world, many parents are choosing to send their kids to language immersion schools. Here’s how they work—and other resources for language learning.
School Rules
Last spring, my son Chad, then a sophomore, was resigned to the fact that he wouldn’t go to college. So…
The Debate Over Early Music Education
The debate over how early is too early to begin a musical education warns that sometimes too much pressure can inhibit a child’s potential.
Inspire Learning with Comics
Spark your kids’ interest in reading and writing with creative comic-strip writing and illustrating.