The Dallas mom takes care of her family—which includes a dog, a chicken and a pig—all while she manages a business and blog.
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Meet Mom Next Door Kate Dykes
The Dallas mom spills the realities of being a coach’s wife and raising three kids.
Dallas County Best: Moms & Babies 2020 Winners
Our readers’ favorite childbirth instructors, delivery suites, infant swim classes and more.
Meet Fort Worth Fashion Designer Sheridan French
This clothing designer talks raising four kids, life as an entrepreneur and picking herself back up after divorce.
What Happens When Tongue-Tie Goes Untreated
Tongue-tie can narrow your child’s airway, leading to all kinds of symptoms that compound over time.
Lost That Lovin’ Feeling? How to Keep Your Marriage Strong
Keeping the relationship alive with your spouse gets tough once you have children. But date night is not as important as connecting.
The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in January
A fall in the toilet and more LOL moments to start the year.
How to Raise a Bilingual Kid
In our multicultural world, many parents are choosing to send their kids to language immersion schools. Here’s how they work—and other resources for language learning.
A Tuesday in the Life of Rachael Kissel
Mother of two kids and co-owner of RK Weddings and Events, Rachael Kissel spends her day juggling work and kids.
Real Housewives’ Kameron Westcott’s Favorite Things
Our Mom Next Door’s behind-the-scenes essentials.
Life Lessons: Help Your Child Build Skills Essential for Independence
Sure, they’re kids. But they won’t always be. Here’s how to get your children ready for a successful adulthood.
Meet Mom Next Door Kameron Westcott
Kameron Westcott lives life in front of the camera on The Real Housewives of Dallas. Here’s what you don’t know about her.
The Lookouts: A Study in Friendship
When Samu was diagnosed with epilepsy, his friends stepped up to watch out for him at school. It’s a responsibility that’s changed the way they see the world.
The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in December
Whoops—forgot to move the Elf on the Shelf. Ring in the holidays with these LOL parenting confessions.
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.
A Few of Jennifer Todryk’s Favorite Things
Check out what a few of Jennifer Todryk’s favorite things are that get her into the holiday season.
How Dallas Mom Sonay Baker Spends Her Monday
Besides working for Southwest Airlines, she’s a face and body painter, photographer, and mother of an 18-month-old.
Helping Hands for Single Moms: How the New Dallas Chapter is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Executive Director Noelle LeVeaux says the nonprofit is doing more than treating the symptoms of poverty.
How To (Respectfully) Celebrate Other Holiday Traditions
Want to teach your kids about Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or Las Posadas? Here’s how to participate in cultural celebrations the right way.
Where to Go for the Holidays in Fredericksburg
Park Cities local Lasca Weiss explains why people flock to Fredericksburg for their German-inspired holiday celebrations.