The beginning of school is scary as beginnings usually are. But our anxieties heighten when we know that child has differing needs.
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11 Things Therapists And Teachers Want Parents To Know
Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
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Children’s Aquarium Reopens at Fair Park
Under the operation of zoOceanarium, the historic Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas opens on the first day of the State Fair.
Support Causes That Help Moms on North Texas Giving Day
show your support to nonprofits like The Magdalen House, which provides a safe place for women to achieve sobriety from alcohol, at no cost
Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
With this ultimate guide to the best pumpkin patches in North Texas, you’ll find where to take the kids for pumpkin picking, pumpkin exhibits and more fall fun.
6 Go-To Fall Recipes to Make All Season
From tasty fall veggies to a creamy butternut squash soup, we found some quick and easy favorites your family will be asking for all season.
Teach Your Kids About Día de los Muertos
Grab some marigolds and sugar skulls, and learn how the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated.
How You Can Help Hurricane Ida Victims
Here’s how to support nonprofit organizations assisting in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Ida.
How to Help Afghan Refugees in North Texas
As the United States evacuates thousands of Afghan refugees with special immigrant visas, these nonprofits ask for the public’s help with resettlement.
Why Peppa Pig Fans are in Hog Heaven
a Peppa Pig live touring show coming to Allen in September and a new theme park just announced in Florida, plus where you can see Peppa now year-round.
Tax-Free Weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Before you hit the stores for tax-free weekend, brush up on these basics, learn where to score giveaways, and more fun things to do during shopping breaks.
10 Labor Day Activities for the Whole Family
So how are you going to spend this year’s holiday, with social distancing still a thing? We have a few ideas…
Carla Coleman’s Favorite Things in Mansfield
Mansfield mom and telecom manager Carla Coleman has the inside scoop on this growing city on the south side of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Alicia Brooks’ Favorite Places for the Family in Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Alicia Brooks shares her favorite places in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area for her family of four, including her son with autism.
Lake Highlands’ Denita Jones Shares Her Neighborhood Faves
Denita Jones, mom of five and co-creator of Lake Highlands Area Moms Against Racism, talks about what makes her neighborhood home.
Why Anupa Philip Loves Little Elm
Anupa Philip, mom and vice president and market director for JP Morgan, shares her family’s favorite family restaurant, girls’ night spot and more.
Where to Surf Like an Olympian in Dallas-Fort Worth
If the Tokyo Olympics have your kids stoked about surfing, check out the FlowRider surf simulators at these family waterparks in DFW.
Ciara Smith’s Lancaster Favorites
Marketing manager and blogger Ciara Smith loves raising her 2-year-old daughter Alora in the South Dallas neighborhood of Lancaster.
Kristina James’ Picks for Family Fun in Wylie
Mom of two and NICU nurse Kristina James shares all the places that make Wylie the ideal spot to raise her family.
Planning a Family Vacation to Zion National Park
Our editor was on a mission to get her family outside and explore nature. Here are her recommendations from a trip with her kid to Zion National Park, Utah.
Farmers Branch Favorites from Kristin Brewer
Farmers Branch is known as the “City in a Park,” and that’s one of the many reasons Kristin Brewer and her family call it home.
Michelle Carter’s Spots for Family Fun in Colleyville & Grapevine
Colleyville mom of two Michelle Carter has the low-down on where to spend time as a family in this corner of Dallas-Fort Worth.
