Things to Do

14 Reasons to Get Out of the House Valentine’s Day Weekend

Elmo develops a love for magic and Romeo and Juliet dance toward destiny in live performances designed for families, opening in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. Discover these and more kid-friendly events to entertain and bond with your valentines.

Mom Blogs

Things to Remember When Your Child With Special Needs Starts School

The beginning of school is scary as beginnings usually are. But our anxieties heighten when we know that child has differing needs.

Special Needs

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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Places to Go

5 Things To Do With Your Son in Dallas-Fort Worth

Are you a boy mom? Need some ideas for things to do with your son? One of our editor’s has some ideas for you.

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Places to Go

Where To Let Out Your Inner Child Around Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth has a lot to offer when it comes to letting out your inner child. Here are some of our favorites.

Places to Go

14 Reasons to Get Out of the House Valentine’s Day Weekend

Things to Do

Where to Find Tulips Near Dallas-Fort Worth

From the Dallas Arboretum to Texas Tulips—here are the top spots to find tulips near Dallas-Fort Worth.

Seasonal

14 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids (That Aren’t Candy)

Looking for some fun, cute Valentine’s Day gifts for your kids, but don’t want to resort to the usual chocolate heart boxes?

Home + Food

Why Everyone Should Have a Valentine’s Day Tree

Yep, it’s a thing. Valentine’s Day trees are the new sensation for the day that’s all about chocolate and love.

Activities

Play is Grand at PlayGrand Adventures in Grand Prairie

If you’re looking for a new play experience for the kiddos that isn’t your usual neighborhood playground—but still gets them outside and moving—we found the place for you.

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Kids We Love

Kids Inspiring Kids: Caring Kate

Meet Kate, the 10-year-old aiming to raise $10,000 for Heroes for Children.

Seasonal

The Best Worst Gifts Ever Received

Do people realize their gift is just downright bad? We asked our readers what some of the best worst gifts they’ve ever received were and based on some of the gifts below, we think the answer is a resounding “no.”

Parties

How To Throw a Jungle-Themed Party

If your wild one is turning 1 soon, check out this jungle-themed first birthday thrown by a local mom.

Playgrounds

Playground Review: Plano’s Shawnee Park

At this park, you’re bound to have some fun even in colder temps.

Playgrounds

Playground Review: Pacific Plaza

The newest park in downtown Dallas, Pacific Plaza, has a mix of open space, greenery and a playground for the ultimate play destination.

Mom Blogs

What to Do If the Holidays Don’t Feel Merry and Bright

Are the holidays hard for you? You’re not alone. As you’ll read in this mommy blogger post, just because it’s December 25th, that doesn’t mean all the hardships and struggles just disappear.

Home + Food

Holiday Recipes From Your Friends at DFWChild

Maybe one of these will be a repeat at your house for years to come.

Seasonal

New Year’s Eve for the Kiddos

If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve (day or night) with the whole family, we have some ideas for you.

Mom Blogs

5 Small (Yet Big!) Ways to Help Your Children Give Back This Holiday Season

Other than an angel tree or a toy drive, how can you get the kids involved in the generosity of the season? Our mommy blogger has some great, and easy, ideas.