When McKinney mom of three Larrah Bolten set out to plan her son Wes’ second birthday, she was initially intimidated…
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Lakewood Early Childhood PTA
Meredith Manak, Lakewood mom of 8-year-old Rachel, 5-year-old Remy and 3-year-old Roan, goes way back with the Lakewood Early Childhood…
Health: H1N1 Flu
You can hear the concern in parents’ voices as they drop off their kids at school, dance class, daycare ……
Local Travel: Sail Away on Lake Ray Hubbard
Romance and relaxation come to mind when thinking of sailing on a chartered catamaran — but what about letting the…
Celebrate: Painty Party
Busy teacher and mom Kay Cummins of Irving had a stroke of creative genius when she was planning her daughter…
Local Travel: Grapevine's Gaylord Texan Hotel
Everything’s bigger in Texas, they say, and the Gaylord Texan Hotel has gone all out to prove that. Located in…
Dads Club DFW
Dallas dad Joe Samuels is a take-charge kind of guy. Recognizing a need for more strong male role models in…
Moms' Group: North Dallas Early Childhood PTA
When Elizabeth Garrison, a Dallas mom of 6-year-old Jack and 4-year-old Natalie, left her job to stay home with her…
Moms' Group: Mocha Moms Inc.
Mocha Moms Inc. was created in 1997 as a support group for stay-at-home mothers of color. The North Dallas chapter,…
North Dallas Mothers of Twins Club
Life is busy enough with one child. But with multiples, it’s, well, multiplied. The North Dallas Mothers of Twins Club,…
Q&A: Paula Blackmon
Whoever coined the expression “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it” must have known Paula…
Power of One: Q&A with Dr. R. Doug Hardy
Let’s be frank: Dr. R. Doug Hardy is one of those doers who would undoubtedly balk at being called a…
Stars in Her Eyes
Film producer Lynne Reynolds’ days and nights play out in the full flush of creative passion – in this case,…
When the Right Step Is the First Step
When David M. Munson sees a need for action, he takes steps – in this case, Educational First Steps, a…
Dallas Mom Works Behind the Scenes at the Dallas Children's Theater
Julie Hersh doesn’t consider herself much of a talent when it comes to taking center stage in the spotlight, but…
Don-Miguel: Fitness Guru
It’s hard not to smile when talking with fitness guru Don-Miguel. Even via e-mail, a penchant for exclamation points telegraphs…
For Architect Mom, Less Is Green
Jane Ahrens is building a greener planet for us all – literally. Blending urban sensibilities with green values is second…
Former Cowboys Cheerleader Roots for Kids, Breastfeeding Now
This feisty mom of many stresses the importance of breastfeeding and childbirth options in her renowned parenting DVDs.
Q&A: Laura Leppert
There’s a new mayor in town and not only are we curious about his public proclivities, but also his personal…