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6 Birthing Classes in Fort Worth
Childbirth education classes to help prepare for a positive and empowering birth experience
7 Birthing Classes in Dallas
Prep for a positive and empowering birth experience with these childbirth education classes
The Pros & Cons of Using Family for Child Care
Beyond the cost savings, we examine the potential benefits and drawbacks to consider before Grandma or another relative commits to full-time child care.
Mentally Strong Kids: How to Stop the Whining
Why “stop whining” doesn’t work and what to say instead
Motherhood at 40 & Beyond
5 Personal stories of the risks and rewards on the journey to later-in-life parenthood
Martha Neibling’s Story of Adoption
Her unpredictable path through surrogacy and adoption
8 Maternity Boutiques in Dallas
Local places for expecting moms to shop for clothes in-person
Jenny Anchondo on Her Fertility Journey to Baby #2
The CW33 and No Gifts (Please) podcast host on the long road to her life now with two daughters.
Where to Buy (and Test!) Strollers in Dallas
Large retail stores, baby boutiques & resale shops that let you try before you buy
Pelvic Floor 101
Just what is your pelvic floor and how is it impacted by pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know—beyond Kegels
What Does a Doula Do?
Considering a birth doula? Here’s what you need to know—from cost to how they differ from midwives
Meet Downtown Dallas, Inc. CEO Jennifer Scripps
On raising her two boys in her beloved hometown
Does Your Kid Have a Favorite Parent?
Children of any age can go through cycles of feeling closer to one parent or another. Here’s what to consider about working through this phase.
9 Tips for Taking the Best Photos of Your Kids
According to our magazine’s cover kid photographer Nick Prendergast
Meet Lauren King, Executive Director at Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
The Fort Worth mom of two on teaching her kids to care
Alternative Uses for Breast Milk
A lactation consultant on using breast milk for skincare, natural medicine and more
The Emotional Toll of Secondary Infertility
For an estimated 3 million women in the U.S., what happened so easily the first time is a struggle the next time around.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Overhearing Discriminatory Comments
An awkward dinner with future in-laws and what to say to your kids
Meet Frisco Mom Kaitlyn Schaefer
This mom of two originally hails from Canada, found love in Germany, and now moved with her family to Frisco. She shares with DFWChild what drew her to Texas.