With both of these major illnesses lurking around, how can you keep your kiddos safe and healthy? Is this a good time to try out telehealth more than before?
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How Educational Consultant Alera Owens Spends Her Monday
Alera Owens, a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom and educational consultant, lives in Arlington with her husband and their 5-month-old son. See how she balances pandemic parenting and tutoring little ones virtually.
Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping
We connected with Dr. Sheri Puffer—an OB/GYN on the medical staff at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital—to learn about this new standard for delivery.
Ally’s Wish | Ep. 10
When Jessica Boesmiller got a terminal cancer diagnosis she knew she wanted to start making as many memories with her…
The Best Baby Advice Kimber Westphall Has Gotten
Pregnant with her first child, the owner of Dallas’ Westphall PR shares her favorite words of wisdom, plus her struggle to embrace the baby weight.
Our Editors’ Picks for Fall
The editors here at DFWChild shared their favorite fall places and things—from where to go for fall activities to their favorite go-to sweater.
#FamiliesOfDFW with Janet St. James
Janet St. James, wife & mother of three in Grapevine, told us about how her breast cancer diagnosis has affected her life in our first #FamiliesOfDFW highlight.
Meet Trove Florals’ Jody Stein
The Dallas mom of two and Trove Florals designer talks about her thriving business and how The Little Mermaid inspired its name.
Art & Soul: How to Create an Artful Home for Your Kids
Living with art helps kids develop valuable skills. But to make a creative environment, step one is changing the way you think about art.
Pandemic Inspires Dallas Moms to Launch Meli Hands
Maria Sideris and Vanessa Thanos talk the creation of their business and how they balance their passion project with their day jobs and families.
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Hemorrhaging
You can’t prevent PPH, but you can be prepared in case it happens when you give birth. Here’s what you need to know.
When the Baby Blues Is Really Postpartum Depression
The first few weeks after giving birth, many moms experience the baby blues. Here’s what you should know about postpartum mental health.
Rest Well: Pregnancy & Bed Rest
Bed rest may be prescribed for home or at the hospital, and it could last for days or even months. Wherever and however long you’re off your feet, here’s how to get through it.
5 Ways New Moms Can Make Mom Friends
Having a network of friends during early parenthood is crucial. But if you’ve recently moved, or are the first mom in your friend group, it’s not so easy. Here are a few ways you can make mom friends as a new mom.
The Importance of Friendships and Self Care | Ep. 9
We talk with the founder of a DFW moms group about how moms can connect, the benefits of an internet…
Funny & Cute #MomTruths from September
Laugh and smile along with these honest parenting moments—from gas station speeches to unique nighttime prayers.
A Pregnant Mom’s Reaction to a Special Needs Diagnosis
Mom and interior designer Shelly Rosenberg shares her story of being pregnant and learning about her baby’s special needs diagnosis.
How to Manage Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum hair loss can be overwhelming, so we spoke to two OBGYNs about what causes the hair loss and how to best manage it.
Midwife or Doula: How to Make Your Choice
How do you know if you should you hire a midwife or a doula? What’s the difference? We spoke to Maria Pokluda, doula and founder of Great Expectations Birth, to answer your questions.
Surrogacy: Getting Into the Details
We spoke to Dr. Julian Escobar, fertility specialist at Conceive Fertility Center, about all things surrogacy, including some common misconceptions and his own experience using surrogacy.