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This Retreat Is Just for Moms of Kids With Special Needs
Your kids require special care—and so do you, Mom. Happy Mama Retreat, an annual getaway just for moms of kids with special needs, gives you an excuse to relax, practice self-care and be in community with other women who understand your journey.
Cruise Control
If your family vacations aren’t always smooth sailing, book an open-sea adventure with Autism on the Seas (AotS). The company collaborates with major cruise lines like Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean to offer worry-free vacations to kids and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Get to Know Ben Sandifer, the Dallasite Protecting the City’s Historic Green Spaces
On weekend mornings, you’re likely to find Ben Sandifer bushwhacking trailways through the Great Trinity Forest or wading through secluded…
Fun Takes Flight at This Airplane-Themed Birthday Party
For her son William’s second birthday, Stia Allen Coffman had her head in the clouds. The mom of two (you might know her from her popular fashion blog, Bishop & Holland) translated William’s love of airplanes into a sky-high celebration.
Five Dallas-Fort Worth Events to #WearOrange on Saturday, June 2
Bring out your orange ensembles this weekend to show solidarity against gun violence.
A Family-Friendly Guide to the Colonial
Everything you need to know about taking kids to the Fort Worth Invitational: when to go, what to bring and how to get autographs from the pros.
3 Days in St. Louis, Missouri
While best known for the stainless steel arch that marks the skyline, St. Louis has much more to offer families who are eager to set off on their own explorations.
Mom-Owned Bakeries in Dallas-Fort Worth
Give yourself a break from the kitchen and scoop up desserts from these mom-owned bakeries in Dallas-Fort Worth.
27 Hidden Nature Gems in Dallas Fort-Worth
Beauty can be found in many places, but there’s just something about natural beauty that stirs up curiosity and wide-eyed…
Come One, Come All to a Carnival-Themed Party
Let your little one be the ringmaster of their own carnival party with tips from Dallas mom Megan and son Ellis
How Pageant Queen Ocielia Gibson Empowers Girls With More Than A Pretty Face
Ocielia Gibson, former Miss Black USA and founder of More Than A Pretty Face teaches young girls a message of true beauty.
Meet the Man Helping Collin County’s Homeless Get Clean
Meet Lance Olinski, founder and CEO of Streetside Showers, a mobile service that provides homeless people with free showers and hygiene products.
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Clean Beauty
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Wet Your Wheels
What to Know About the New Goop Pop-Up in Dallas
Goop is back in the heart of Texas, y’all. After a successful run in 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle blog-turned-brand has returned to Dallas for another limited-edition brick-and-mortar experience.
Traveling With Baby Near Dallas-Fort Worth
Find amenities for baby and family-friendly fun in Canton, Glen Rose and Waco.
Café Momentum Founder Chad Houser
Café Momentum founder Chad Houser breaks down barriers by hiring youth ages 15–19 after their release from juvenile detention.
Say ‘Ooh La La’ Over This Madeline-Themed Birthday Party
Every detail gracefully combined the books’ monochromatic color palette, Parisian collar motif and snippets from Nona’s favorite stories.
Jiu-jitsu for Kids
If your kids are begging to join a martial arts class, consider Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a style that focuses on grappling techniques to defend against an opponent without punching or kicking.