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Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Special Needs
Check out our gift ideas for your child with special needs.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For Dad
Holiday shopping can be hard during the Christmas season, especially when it comes to gifts for Dad, but we’re here to help.
Four Things to Remember if the Holidays Feel Hard
One of our mommy bloggers wanted to share some good things to remember when you start to feel like finding joy is just too much at the moment.
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Tweens
From STEM to sports, these holiday gift ideas for your tween will not disappoint.
How Frisco Mom Jenni Jensen Spends Her Monday
Frisco mom Jenni Jensen and husband Mike have four kids—Will, 19, Grace, 18, Andrew, 14, and Nora, 13, who has Down syndrome. Nora was the…
Whitney Kielwasser’s Advice for Special Needs Parents
The Dallas mom shares her parenting tips, plus her favorite local restaurants and self-care spots
Our Favorite #MomTruths from November
“I once sent my kid to school dressed up for character day a week early.” —Chrissy, Denton “We tried a…
Fall for Greenville, South Carolina
“Our downtown looks like something out of a movie,” says mom of three Ashli Stockard. “Everything is green, the landscape is…
Playground Review: Preston Meadow Park
Location: 4243 Lorimar Drive, Plano. This park is directly east of Daffron Elementary School at the corner of Lorimar Drive and Preston Meadow…
The Poshest High Tea Birthday Party
Frisco mom and party stylist Nike Olagbegi and her daughter, Teni, were attending a mother-daughter tea party event at Edith’s French Bistro. After the party was…
3 Ways to Avoid Scams This Holiday Season
We’re nearing that time of the year—when you make a list and check it twice, you stress and you rejoice….
A Little Twist on Toy Drives with DCAC’s Holiday of Hope
‘Tis the season for holiday toy drives! Toy drives are a great way to give back and brighten a local…
Kids Inspiring Kids: Candy Man Sammy
Have you ever met a child who seems more like an adult than a kid? A child who is so…
How Denton Mompreneur Randi Skinner Spends her Thursday
University of North Texas alum Randi Skinner is a civic–minded Dentonite: Denton Rotary Club member, Denton Parks Foundation board member, past president of Denton Young Professionals … but…
11 Reasons to Get Out of the House Friday–Sunday
Follow Charlie Brown through scenes from his Christmas special in the Gaylord Texan’s new Ice! exhibit, experience the Dallas Zoo…
New Texas Laws in 2019 That Affect People With Disabilities
A couple of years ago, Texas got in trouble with the feds for illegally capping special education services—and thereby short-changing schools on funding. With the U.S….
How To: Family Holiday Card Outfits
If you’re planning to send a holiday card this year, chances are you’re already in the midst of finding a…
A Motivating Love On Supporting Collin County Moms
When you’re at the end of your day, sometimes it feels like you’re at the end of your rope too. After giving all your energy to…
8 Ways for Mom to Wind Down and Recharge
Moms are busy, overwhelmed, burned out. We spoke with a licensed psychologist and a yogi about how moms can really wind down and recharge.