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Dealing with Family for the Holidays
Your house during the holidays is a sitcom (or a soap opera) waiting to happen. You’ve got mouths to feed,…
Healthy Halloween Candy
Costumes, jack-o-lanterns and light shows set to Monster Mash are all fine and dandy, but the kids are really in…
North Fork Ranch
Nestled in a verdant valley about 70 miles west of Denver, North Fork Ranch looks like something out of a…
Halloween Learning Activities
Kids eagerly await this time of year with dreams of candy and costumes. For parents, it’s an ideal time to…
Yee-Haw at This Cowgirl Birthday Party
Blond-haired, blue-eyed toddler Madison Osborne might have been born in Texas, but it wasn’t until her second birthday that she got a real yee-haw welcome to the state with a cowgirl-theme birthday party.
Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada, or Mason, Texas
Do you remember the first book that captured your heart? See those stories come to life when you share your…
A Shift in the ED at Cook Children's Medical Center
Dr. Daniel Guzman wonders aloud why he eats and eats and doesn’t gain weight. Could it be that he typically…
State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Texas 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fair Park, Dallas 214/565-9931; bigtex.com Hours: September 28–October 21; open daily…
A Night in the ER at Children's Medical Center
Destiny Herrera clamps her lips and scowls. No amount of coaxing or comical faces will persuade the 3-year-old to open…
Kayak Fishing with the Kids
With the popularity of kayak fishing increasing as steadily as gas prices, kayak fishing is an alternative form of local fishing to which increasing numbers of anglers are turning for a sublime day on the water.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, 972/219-7980; ias.unt.edu/llela Hours: Friday–Sunday 7am–7pm March–October; Friday–Sunday 7am–5pm November–February Admission: $5; free for…
Lakeside Retreats
Looking to squeeze in some last-minute splashing before summer fades? How about taking the family out for some fun on…
Field Trip: Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville, 972/219-7980; ias.unt.edu/llela Hours: Friday–Sunday 7am–7pm March–October; Friday–Sunday 7am–5pm November–February Admission:…
Field Trip: Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N. Griffin St., Dallas 214/720-2224; dwazoo.com Hours: 9am–5pm daily Admission: $20.95 adults; $12.95 children ages…
Crowley Park in Richardson
The park offers lots of roaming room, and there is even an on-site pond. Parking is plentiful, and the park is equipped with restrooms and a water fountain.
Party Rock and Party Roll
Take a departure from typical and put your kid’s next big day on wheels. From food trucks to traveling trolleys,…
Why We Love Dallas in the Summer
The summer is long, but probably not long enough by your kids’ calculations. In between summer reading and day camps,…
Why We Love Fort Worth in the Summer
The summer is long, but probably not long enough by your kids’ calculations. In between summer reading and day camps,…
Visit Clearwater, Florida, or South Padre Island, Texas
Lounging in the warm sand with the waves crashing nearby is at the top of everyone’s summer vacation wish list,…