How Dallas creative Kelly Cornell balances her handbag line, Desert Hide, being director of the annual Dallas Art Fair and mother to Frances.
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How to Host a Baby-Themed Swap Party
It’s no joke that babies are expensive (to the tune of $9,000–$15,000 or higher per year, according to a USDA…
10 Things: Fashion Blogger Lauren Vandiver Green’s New Mom Must-Haves
The Owlet smart sock goes around Everly’s foot at night and monitors both her heart rate and oxygen levels. It…
First-Time Mom Talks Challenges and Rewards
Joanna Sanchez, a first-time mom from Dallas, shares her story of the difficult adjustment to her new life with baby.
Life Goes On: Labels
Ethan, our 8-year-old, had his three-year reevaluation and annual ARD meeting recently. Yes, he still qualifies for special education services and all the therapies and supports that come…
Life Goes On: Sibling Struggles
It is true that my boys take up most of my time and energy. So much so, that I sometimes…
The Upside Down of Parenting
I was forewarned that parenting would become my hardest job for the next 18 years—people said, “You’ll never sleep again,” and, “Say…
Meet ESPN Reporter Kris Budden
As a reporter for ESPN, the Dallas-area mom shares the give-and-take of traveling for work, and how she and her husband make it work with their 2-year-old son
My Wife, My Life
I am not sure where to even begin to describe my wife, Jackie. Wow, has life been turned upside down…
The 6 Best #MommyFails We Heard in June
“I was planning the perfect first birthday party for my son, with custom plates. Didn’t notice I misspelled his name…Happy…
Mommy Fails
Potty-training woes, sassy 6-year-olds, and other true stories from Dallas-Fort Worth moms.
Sibling Struggles
Sibling Struggles
Nasiba Adilova Adjusts to a Family of Four
Now that her youngest is almost 1, we check in with the Dallas mom and co-founder of The Tot on life with two boys.
New Mom and News Anchor Jenny Anchondo
The CW33 reporter on life after baby
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Ethan, our 8-year-old, had his three-year reevaluation and annual ARD meeting recently. Yes, he still qualifies for special education services and all the therapies and supports that come…
When the Calls Stop
Lately, and around the holidays especially, our family has felt isolated and alone. As a family living with disabilities, we…
Meet Kristin Sullivan of Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Kristin Sullivan is a mom of two and the communications manager for Fort Worth Housing Solutions—and she really loves Fort Worth.
Ties That Bind
I am blessed to wear many hats in my life. I am a biological father, a stepfather and an educator, to name just a…
Meet Dallas Mom and Renovation Pro Ashley Rader
Boss of a construction and remodeling company and mayor of her happy “crazy town” called home
Reconnecting With My Husband After Kids
Parents know that romance after kids can be hard to maintain. Our former editor explains how she and her spouse made reconnecting a priority.