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Motherhood Around the Globe: A Look at Maternity Benefits
Many a new mom has entertained the idea of relocating to Sweden while fighting back tears (or letting them pour)…
Dean Fearing's Simple Southwest Dish
Chef and father of two boys — Jaxon, 11, and Campbell, 9 — Dean Fearing blazes a balance between his…
From Five People Who Understand
Five parenting experts answer your pressing parenting questions in the extended feature exlusive to DallasChild.com.
Expert Advice
You thought having the kids was the hard part. Now you have to raise them. American poet Emily Dickinson wrote,…
Lifeline
When Joseph Davis Jr. of Cedar Hill was 2 years old, his parents were prepared for him to die. The…
Navigate Autism
Ease the daily struggle with your autism-spectrum child with Teresa Cardon’s tips for parents.
Need To Know: Nanny Taxes
It’s tax time again, which means it’s time to assess your family’s finances. If your household employs a nanny, babysitter,…
Commuting Couples: Living Apart for the Paycheck
For the majority of couples, long-distance relationships are out of the question — particularly when children are added to the…
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1993 – Katie Award Finalist for Best Special Interest Newspaper 2003 – General Excellence Gold Award from Parenting Publications of…
Kent Rathbun's Kid-Friendly Recipe
Dad Kent Rathbun knows a thing or two about cooking for (and with) kids. The family man, who’s the executive…
Diabetes Dog On Duty
North Texas mom Typhony Gerwig rarely sleeps through the night. Her three children — 13-year-old Tyler, 8-year-old Tanner and 4-year-old…
A Different Way to Learn
When you think about homeschooling, what comes to mind? The family dining room converted to a classroom? Desks lined up…
Moms 'Friend' Facebook
Do you update your Facebook status after every diaper change? Or write on a mommy-friend’s MySpace wall in order to…
Is TAKS Too Intense?
When mom Stacy Bourns walked into her son’s future North Texas elementary school to get information about kindergarten, she found…
Outliers and Outfielders
Practice makes perfect — or does it? Serious youth athletes spend countless hours honing their skills on the field, while…
Should You Separate Your Multiples in the Classroom?
Texas is one of few states in the U.S. to empower parents with the right to keep their multiples together…
Essay: Teaching Moment on Aisle 8
Grocery shopping with kids in tow can be perilous. In this essay, a local mom with a sense of humor reflects on the teachable moments.
Identifying Baby's Birthmarks
Many new parents find birthmarks on their newborns. Grandma says they’re just “stork bites,” but you’re a bit panicked. Relax….
Experts' Advice for 'The Talk'
If the thought of having “The Talk” makes you want to run and hide from your inquiring youngster, you might…