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How 4th Grade Teacher Angela Shortledge Spends Her Wednesday
Angela Shortledge is a wife, mother and fourth grade teacher married to Mathew. The two met when he was joining the Air Force, so…
4 Real Ways to Help a Struggling New Mom
Know a new mom who might be in need of some assistance, but not sure how to help? Mommy blogger…
Book Review: “Sisters First”
Sisters First, by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, is a sweet story about a big sister welcoming her…
How Allen Mom and Business Owner Alicia Makaye Spends Her Monday
Allen mom Alicia Makaye, Ph.D., and her husband George own GXA, an IT support business in Richardson. They’ve been married for 17 years, have worked in…
Playground Review: Rose Haggar Park
Location: 18100 Campbell Road, right next to Rose Haggar Elementary School. There is a dedicated parking lot that can hold only a handful…
Is Blue Light Really Harming Your Kids?
Two Dallas-area pediatric ophthalmologists talk the real and perceived dangers of blue light by electronic devices.
NBC 5’s Meredith Land Making a Change: Family First, Career Second
If you watch the local news, chances are you’ve seen Meredith Land grace your TV for years on NBC 5….
What Speech Language Pathologists Want You to Know
Speech therapy is often misunderstood, primarily because most parents don’t know much about it. For example, where is speech therapy…
Operation Kidsafe—Now Open in Addison
This past week, Operation Kidsafe launched their Child Safety Center at the Kerley Allstate Agency in Addison. The program focuses…
KISS FM’s Kellie Rasberry Launches New Online Retail Store
If you have a commute in the morning, there’s a strong chance you’ve heard Kellie Rasberry’s (now Kellie Rasberry Evans)…
The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in October
Oh, my kid had school today? Whoops… Laugh out loud at these real-life moments submitted by our readers.
Emergency Preparedness Tips From NBC 5’s Samantha Davies
In light of the terrible storm and tornadoes (now counted at nine) that ripped through Dallas, we felt that it…
The Ultimate Peppa Pig-Themed Birthday Party
Get inspired by these clever recipes and decorations put together by Dallas-Fort Worth party planner Jessica Fresch of Fresch & Fancy.
Quiz: What Classic Cartoon Mom Are You?
Playground Review: J.C. Grant Park in Frisco
This Frisco park has only one big play structure but still a lot to offer for kids who love to climb and swing.
A New Mom’s Top 7 Baby Faves
To help new parents out, we asked new, first time mom and Grapevine local Courtney Tennyson to round up her top picks for baby and why she uses them for 8-month-old Wyatt.
Spooky Season Reaches Museum of Memories
Museum of Memories, the Deep Ellum art exhibit known for its 90s and early 2000s installations, has two new Halloween-inspired art installations only open until Oct. 31.
What Musical Instrument Should My Child Play?
Whether it’s for band, orchestra or fun, finding the right instrument for your kid can be a challenge, so we spoke with local experts on how to choose an instrument.
How Metalsmith & Jewelry Designer Leah Johnson Spends Her Thursday
Denton mom Leah Johsnon owns LJ Artisan Designs, an online artisan jewelry store.