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Outfits of the Week at Francesca's Collections
Sure, chic boutique Francesca’s Collections has a rather swank selection of feminine frocks and frills, but did you know there’s…
Truth Be Told: Parenting Fears Debunked
When learning their child has special needs, a parent’s first instinct is often panic—especially when the diagnosis is prenatal, says…
App Alert! IEP Checklist
They say there’s an app for everything—and thanks to the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), there’s now an easier…
The Word on Reading
With 40 percent of third and fourth graders lacking proficiency in reading, it’s more than just vowels and consonants at…
Mind Your Media
Why do gets get addicted to media? What are options for alternative activities?
Tech Overload
Do your kids use too much technology?
The Parent Trap
Remember Amy Poehler’s character in the hit movie, Mean Girls? Clad in pink velour, she proudly declares (while seeking approval…
Cause and Positive Effect
A roof over our heads may be a necessity, but for some, it’s an unaffordable luxury. Morgann Davis and her…
Venue to Take Your Little Einstein: Museum of Nature & Science
Where can you find a planetarium, an IMAX theater, live animals, and animatronic dinosaurs all in one place? The Museum…
Spot to Pick Up Ready-Made Picnic Fare: Central Market
We can’t all afford a personal chef … but the least we can do is pretend on occasion. When you…
Spot to Snag a Frozen Treat: Paciugo Gelato & Cafe
The name may ooze Italian, but Dallasites have made this gelateria their number one pick when it comes to frozen…
Place to Shop without Having to Drop off the Kids: NorthPark Center
Part mall, part museum, NorthPark is a truly luxurious shopping experience. With a full range of dining options (from the…
Place to Get Grub, Texas Style: Love & War in Texas
Its stick-to-your-ribs offerings are arranged by region, and this is one taste tour of Texas you won’t want to miss….
Place to Get Breakfast: Cafe Brazil
From decadent French toast topped with fresh fruit and crème anglaise and rich crepes like the homemade chorizo-filled El Gordo,…
Place to Cultivate Curiosity About All Things Wild: The Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo has been fun for families ever since it opened in 1888. Go visit the African elephants and…
Venue to Explore Science: Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
If the fascinating exhibits, planetarium shows and IMAX films weren’t enough to keep you coming back, the Innovation Studios ought…
Place to Take the Tots (When You Want Them to Nap After): Pump It Up
The lively venue gives kids a place to expend all that energy, jumping in bounce houses, crawling through obstacles courses…
Place to Take a Hike: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
You don’t have to get far out of the city to get into the wilderness. It’s an urban wilderness, providing…
Spot to Pick Up Ready-Made Dinner to Go: Central Market
We can’t all afford a personal chef … but the least we can do is pretend on occasion. When you…