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How Girls On the Run DFW is Inspiring Young Women
This organization is using running to inspire confidence and perseverance in girls around DFW.
A Complete List of Pro Sports Teams in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a complete list of professional sports teams in DFW—everything from football and baseball to Esports and ultimate frisbee.
When Your Child Can’t Play Sports
Your kid is injured and can’t play sports, so what do you do? How do you keep them healthy while managing their disappointment?
What Parents Should Know Before Their Kid Starts Cheer
We spoke with Dr. Troy Smurawa, the director of sports medicine at Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, about competitive cheer and the physicality that’s involved.
Our 10 Favorite Books for the Holidays
Grab some hot cocoa and sit down with your little one to read these cute holiday books.
Book Review: “Sisters First”
Sisters First, by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, is a sweet story about a big sister welcoming her…
What Musical Instrument Should My Child Play?
Whether it’s for band, orchestra or fun, finding the right instrument for your kid can be a challenge, so we spoke with local experts on how to choose an instrument.
Advocating for Art: Sitting Down With Plano Art Teacher Ms. Q
Ms. Q is a fighter, for art and for her own health after a recent cancer diagnosis, and she is facing both battles with vigor.
Why Your Left-Brained Kid Needs the Arts
Art is not just for creative kids. If your child is into math and science, art can help them succeed in a STEM career.
English, Spanish and Braille—Oh My!
Along with the upcoming fall activities, the Meadows Museum will offer new activity bags available in English, Spanish and braille.
Book Review: ‘Felix Eats Up’ by Rosemary Wells
Wells’ lighthearted tale of a picky-eater creates the perfect opportunity to get your own picky-eater excited about trying new foods.
Cooking and Etiquette Classes for Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Teach your child essential life skills from meal prep to table manners.
Unique Sports For Your Kid To Try This Spring
With the weather starting to warm up, it’s a great time to take on a new sport, but we aren’t…
Popular Children’s Book Titles at Dallas-Fort Worth Bookstores
Celebrate National Reading Month by stocking up on a new book for bedtime stories
Check out These Kid-Friendly Reading Spaces in Dallas-Fort Worth
To spark excitement about reading (and learning experiences of all kinds!) local libraries and bookstores beckon kids with engaging amenities and entertainment.
In Youth Sports, Yelling Doesn’t Help Your Kid
Most parents and coaches want the best for their kids by being supportive, interactive role models, helping children have fun while reaping the benefits of playing sports. And that’s what children want out of sports too. But sometimes, adults get carried away with the excitement of a big moment.
Book Review: Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris
In the colorful picture book, the US Senator (and newly-announced presidential candidate) empowers her young readers with the knowledge that superheroes are more than just caped crusaders on the big screen.
Book Review: Meet the Latkes by Alan Silberberg
Mega bees? Alien potatoes? Learn the real story of Hanukkah with Meet the Latkes, a new book by Alan Silberberg.
Six Books With Tales of Diverse Cultures For Kids
Children’s stories offer new opportunities to grow in compassion and understanding for different ways of life—or to see your own…