Lamb Chop the beloved puppet has returned to perform in Dallas this month as part of the Parkinson Voice Project. We sat down with her partner Mallory Lewis, daughter of puppeteer Shari Lewis, to learn more.
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Charitable Birthday Party Ideas
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
The Benefits of Recess
Are we hurting our children by taking away recess? Local educators make a case for play.
Party With Purpose
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
The Future Mr. President
David Williams is popping up in places where 12-year-olds don’t go: Dallas City Council meetings, the mayor’s office and on the nightly news. So what is this soft-spoken kid from southern Dallas up to?
Live It Up
Get exclusive admission to water parks, musical theaters and more in our roundup of special entertainment for kids with special needs. These art activities and sensory-friendly movie screenings in Dallas-Fort Worth are just the ticket.
Holding a Conversation
In the age of texts and tweets, parents are struggling to raise children with voices of their own. What you can do to raise a confident communicator.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Swimming
Swimming in lakes and rivers is a great way to stay cool in the August heat. Get the basics of swimming safety and find out where to get wet at the State Parks around North Texas.
Lunch Buddies
Shape up lunchtime with fun, new lunchboxes available locally.
Celebrate the Moon Landing
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
Signs of OCD in Children
Does your child have obsessive compulsive disorder? Here are the signs of OCD that parents should watch for.
Secondary Drowning: What You Need to Know
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema, or secondary drowning, can occur after a child has inhaled water into the lungs. Here are the signs to look out for.
Ten-Year-Old Trendsetter
We sat down for a Q&A with 10-year-old fashion designer Destinee Duncan of McKinney, whose clothing line Glossy Girls has been feature on several runways.d
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Paddling
Grab a canoe, kayak or even a pirogue and teach your kids how to paddle on one of these local paddling trails around Dallas-Fort Worth.
Summer Learning Activities
12 learning activities for kids to prevent brain drain during the break
Not-So-Desperate House Dads
When Dave Nicolato became a stay-at-home dad three years ago, his friends from the East Coast sent him a box…
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Fishing
Take your kids fishing at these state parks and neighborhood ponds in Dallas-Fort Worth stocked by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Swimming Safety Tips
As a parent, your child’s safety is your number one priority. Follow these guidelines from local swim instructors to keep your kids safe in the water.
Summer Movie Guide
Catch a family-friendly movie at these free outdoor screenings, poolside shows and morning matinees around Dallas-Fort Worth this summer.
Dad Next Door: Andy Timmons
Meet Andy Timmons, musician, session guitarist and dad to 10-year-old Alex.