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Book Helps Children Cope with Parents' Divorce
“Once upon a time there was a beautiful young lady who fell in love with a tall and handsome fella…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Think that going Green only happens in the grown-up rooms? Think again. DallasChild asked Pulp Design studios’ Beth Dotolo and…
Handling Criticism About Your Child
Criticism stings. When it is directed at you, it is painful enough, but when it involves your child, it feels…
Forest Play Set
We may live in a concrete jungle, but that doesn’t mean that our kids should entertain themselves merely with toy…
Eat Local Foods
Organic is arguably the healthier and more environmentally friendly way to go, but what if that genetically unmodified, hormone- and…
Local Flavor
If you ask around, you’ll get a pretty solid consensus on eating green: Pesticides are bad. But what if that…
Yabba Dabbawalla Do!
Forget the square lunch box. Euro in design, Indian in meaning and global in philanthropic support, Dabbawalla bags (dabbawallabags.com) will…
Stealth Health
Didn’t anyone ever tell you to eat the rainbow? Sure, that’s great advice, but when you’re looking to improve your…
So Your Kid Wants to be a Star
You probably recognize him as Ramon on Barney & Friends. But his parents know he’s just a regular boy tossing…
Handling Your Child's Mature Questions
As children get older, the questions they pose and the answers offered, get more and more complicated. If you find…
Get Your Lab Work
What kid doesn’t dream of being a mad scientist? Between gooey putty-making and hands-on chemistry creations, there’s a lot of…
A Whole Lotta Love
Though the dinner crowd at The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is still hours away from arriving at the award-winning restaurant,…
The Latest in Legislation for Those with Special Needs
Freedom of speech is a right we take for granted. But because an 18-year-old with special needs may not be…
Best Toy Store / Learning Express
Specializing in the latest and greatest toy trends from infant to tween, Learning Express has you and your little one…
Best Resale Shop / Kid to Kid
Resale boutique Kid to Kid carries everything from baby to big kid clothes, and has a big variety of hair…
Best Mommy & Baby Class / Gymboree Play & Music
Get to know your little one as they explore, create, and learn in the calm and comfortable environment of Gymboree…
Best Childcare Center that Takes Babies / Children's Courtyard
The learning experience for your child starts on day one, so a childcare center that understands how babies learn is…
Best Postpartum Workout / Baby Boot Camp
After the birth it’s all about baby. But let’s be honest, it’s also all about getting your pre-baby body back….
Place to Snip Little Bangs: It's a Tie! Cool Cuts 4 Kids and Sweet & Sassy
Getting a haircut doesn’t have to be a chore if you know where to go. Cool Cuts 4 Kids features…