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Dad Amongst Dudes: The Spelling Bee
Our humor columnist covertly fist bumps his way through his son’s big moment
Sound Advice: Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
Best practices for using this over-the-counter supplement for better sleep routines
Best Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids 5 and Younger
Must-see places and activities to satisfy tiny travelers and their entourage
Fort Worth Dance Classes for Kids: Finding the Right Fit
We’ve taken the leg work out of finding a studio that helps your tiny dancer take center stage
8 Kids Dance Studios in Dallas: Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz & More
A look at local class offerings for toddlers up to teens and what sets these studios apart
Children’s Entrepreneur Markets: Turning Hobbies into Small Businesses
This nonprofit encourages entrepreneurship in little ones—beyond the lemonade stand
Sound Advice: Help! My Kid’s Friend is a Bad Influence
Kid joined the wrong crowd? 4 tips for parents navigating this sticky social situation, according to a local counselor
What to Expect on a Disney Cruise with the Kids
Our managing editor on packing, dining and must-do activities for a family vacation onboard the Disney Magic
Discovering Fritz’s Adventure in The Colony
A Swiss Family Robinson-inspired destination for climbing, crawling & exploring
How Do I Get My Kid to Stop Biting Their Nails?
4 Solutions from a pediatric psychiatrist
Planning for Summer Child Care
How local families piece together child care & more ideas for making it work
My Kid Hurt My Feelings
How you respond to hurt is an opportunity to teach your child how to regulate their own big emotions and feelings.
Mentally Strong Kids: “That’s Not Fair!”
Don’t brush off this common complaint, here’s what to say instead that will help your kids understand what “fair” really means
What Parents Need to Know About Measles
Symptoms to look out for, vaccine recommendations by age, and more questions answered by an infectious disease doctor
10 Common Early Childhood Illnesses & Their Treatments
Kids are little germ factories, but these expert tips can help outwit these ailments
Mentally Strong Kids: Help! My Kindergartner Has a “Boyfriend”
6 Tips for helping your child (and you too!) interpret their new feelings
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Childcare Questionnaire
So you think you can babysit? A 5-question quiz for screening candidates, from our humor columnist
Sound Advice: Why Does My Kid Still Wet the Bed?
A pediatrician explains the brain-bladder connection & why it’s no one’s fault
Mentally Strong Kids: How to Stop the Whining
Why “stop whining” doesn’t work and what to say instead