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Dallas Novelist Tori Scott on Motherhood and Her Most Vulnerable Work Yet
We chat with Scott about The Stories I Don’t Tell and why she almost never became a mom
12 Books for Your Kids to Read About Bullying
Must-read titles to bring comfort, understanding and strategies for toddlers to tweens
How to Help My Kid Manage Their Emotions? An Age-By-Age Guide
Developing emotional intelligence is critically important to lay the foundation for your child’s mental health and overall well-being
The 10 Best Halloween Books for Kids: By Age Group
Our managing editor’s top picks for October bedtime or spooky adventures
Our Favorite Public Libraries for Families in Dallas-Fort Worth
21 community libraries worth exploring with kids
The 5 Most Kid-friendly Independent Bookstores
With story times, events and cozy reading spaces
Language Immersion Schools and Why They Work
In our multicultural world, many parents are choosing to send their kids to language immersion schools.
Spanish Language Learning Tools for Kids
We asked the Spanish Seeds subscription box creators to give us their own recommendations on other at-home language activities for kids
New Program Boosts North Texas Kids’ Reading Skills—Through Horses
Equest, a therapeutic horsemanship center, launched its new Equine Assisted Literacy Program, which uses horses, books and more to advance reading skills.
9 Great Books to Read This Summer
Is there anything more relaxing than sitting on the patio with the latest page-turner? If you’re looking for your next book, check out our recommendations.
5 Tips to Keep Kids Reading This Summer
Don’t let your kids reading skills slide while on summer break. From book clubs to picking inspriring topics, here are five ways to keep them reading.
13 Great Kids’ Books About Weather
Whether your child is wary of the weather or fascinated by it (or you’d like for them to learn more about weather) books are a great resource.
Raising Adaptable Kids
You may not think of kids as a particularly adaptable subset of our species. But, you can encourage adaptability. Here’s how.
5 Books to Help Your Kid Move to a Big Kid Bed
If you’re trying to transition your toddler from a crib to a big kid bed, check out these five books that will help it go smoothly.
10 Great Summer Reads
Looking for a good book to read this summer? Check out our recommendations!
47 Kids Books About Prejudice and Race
As you educate yourself in matters of race and prejudice, pass along your knowledge to your kids. These 47 books are a great way to start that conversation.
Talking With Your Child Through Play: 5 Expert Tips
Connecting with your kids will help them build resilience for tough times. It’s easier than you think—start by setting a daily playdate.
My Teacher + Mom Hats Were at War from a Facebook Post
Read this mom-slash-teacher’s story about how she handles wearing both hats of mom and educator. How would you handle it?
6 Books Kids Should Read During an Election Year
We found six books about elections and civil service that are written just for kids that will help them understand how elections work, what elected officials do, the importance of voting and more.