DFWChild editors are taking a look back at 2023 and highlighting some of the inspiring, local moms we’ve met over the year.
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Meet The BakerMama Maegan Brown
The Dallas mom of four talks her third cookbook and shares her favorite traditions, recipes and local restaurants
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: A Tricky Thanksgiving
Our manners columnist answers a reader question about how to handle awkward situations at her in-law’s.
Nursing Nooks
You can nurse anywhere, but these spots and resources around town make breastfeeding more comfortable.
Meet Erin England, CEO of Diaper Concierge
A finance attorney by day, Erin England moonlights as a real-life diaper concierge, restocking her local vending machines herself.
Meet Author & Illustrator Erika Lynne Jones
The quirky characters in her children’s books help kids feel seen.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Thank-You Notes
Are they really necessary if you already said thank you in person? Our manners columnist shares her best etiquette advice.
Meet Jennifer Todryk of HGTV’s No Demo Reno
The rambling redhead talks filming an HGTV show, going viral on Instagram and life with her three kids.
A Dad’s Guide to Mother’s Day
Where to find flowers, brunch and spa treatments in DFW, with options for every budget—plus, the one place you must look first
How to Help a Friend Dealing With Postpartum Depression
All women who have recently had a baby go through hormonal changes. As a friend, how can you support a mom going through postpartum depression?
Meet Not Your Mama’s Autism Podcast Host Lola Dada-Olley
The Plano mom and podcast host talks about her two kids and her younger brother—all on the spectrum.
Meet Ivy Awino, DJ for Dallas Mavericks
The trailblazing DJ Poizon Ivy is at the top of her game. She serves as the Mavs’ in-arena host, often with her 10-year-old daughter, Kyani, by her side.
Where to Find Gooey, Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Mac and Cheese
These restaurants and food trucks in Dallas-Fort Worth specialize in gourmet mac and cheese and/or gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
How to Cut Food Dyes From Your Diet
We read the labels for you and found products and brands that offer dye-free alternatives, plus natural ways to color your Easter eggs.
Identity Crisis: Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood
Our managing editor delves into why we lose ourselves in motherhood and how to find your way back.
Mommy Burnout Part 1: Why Moms Are So Overwhelmed
Mommy burnout is widely recognized as a real and potentially serious problem. How to know if you—or dad—have it and what to do about it.
Old Moms Club Podcasters Michelle Hooper & Kristi McDonald
The friends, cofounders and hosts of the Old Moms Club podcast talk being “new moms in old bodies.”
Where to Find Mom Groups in Dallas-Fort Worth
Find support and make new friends with moms in the same boat as you by joining one of these mom groups in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Meet Sarah-Allen Preston, Founder of Afloat Gifting App
Dallas mom of three Sarah-Allen Preston is changing the gifting game with the on-demand gifting app, Afloat.
Overcoming Perfectionism in Motherhood
Perfectionism can stifle joy in motherhood. Here’s how to overcome it.