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4 Insider Tips Every Parent Should Know About the State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas will be here before you know it, and chances are good that you are working…
Kid-Friendly Coffeehouses and Tea Spots in Dallas-Fort Worth
Moms, you all know the craving. Whether it’s a latte, chai tea, cup of black coffee or some seasonal, sprinkle-covered…
The Many Ways Kids Benefit From Meditation
When was the last time your family went one day—that’s 24 whole hours—without anyone looking at a screen? Between his…
Ultimate School Survival Guide
After nearly three months of basically no bedtime, fun with Grandma and cousins, swimming, trips to the beach and sleeping…
The Surprising Face of the Homeless in North Texas
Tracy Cross, whose name has been changed at her request, and her husband worked hard to make ends meet and cover…
What’s Your Parenting Style?
Your birth plan included … A. A midwife, a bathtub and a placenta smoothie. B. What birth plan? C. A copy of…
What Your Child’s Brain Needs in Order to Learn
Brady started shutting down as a toddler. At an age when other little boys are eager to explore their surroundings, he was…
How To Prepare Your Child With Special Needs for Lockdown Drills
Since my daughter Dawn was diagnosed with intellectual and developmental delays, I have worried about her safety. I worried that…
14 Water Attractions for Special Needs in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dip your toes into our roundup of the best splash pads, pools and water parks in North Texas for kids with disabilities and sensory sensitivities
Why Kids With Disabilities Have Trouble Getting the Right Diagnosis
Children with special needs may be more vulnerable to getting the wrong treatment for routine medical problems.
A Tuesday in the Life of Luciana Malkomes
The Brazilian-born mom of two loves life in Arlington
Mom Next Door: HGTV’s Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams and her husband of nine years, Andy, live each day hyper focused on the mission at hand: Integrating…
About Our Boys
Carla Morton remembers the day she was running errands while her sons, Collin and Ben, now 10 and 8, were…
How To Raise a Curious Kid
On a recent visit to the Half Pint section of Half Price Books, I grabbed a copy of Curious George…
A Monday in the Life of Anne Ingwalson
The Addison mom of two runs a babysitting service for more than 700 North Texas families.
Teaching Your Children To Love Themselves
Helping your child build a positive, healthy self-image starts with being nicer to yourself.
Run On
The truth about running while pregnant
The Health Benefits of Gardening for Kids
Want your kids to eat healthier, communicate better and get better test scores? Try gardening. Here’s how to build your own raised-bed edible garden.
How To Get Your Kid To Eat Healthier Foods
Strategies for weaning your picky eater off the kid’s menu.