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5 Tips to Feel Your Best as a Mom
Being a mom is both rewarding and exhausting. Here AdvoCare® shares tips for forming healthy habits that help you feel your best every day.
How to Cut Food Dyes From Your Diet
We read the labels for you and found products and brands that offer dye-free alternatives, plus natural ways to color your Easter eggs.
5 Days to More Energy with Exercise
The key to more energy actually has nothing to do with having energy.
Identity Crisis: Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood
Our managing editor delves into why we lose ourselves in motherhood and how to find your way back.
Mommy Burnout Part 1: Why Moms Are So Overwhelmed
Mommy burnout is widely recognized as a real and potentially serious problem. How to know if you—or dad—have it and what to do about it.
Old Moms Club Podcasters Michelle Hooper & Kristi McDonald
The friends, cofounders and hosts of the Old Moms Club podcast talk being “new moms in old bodies.”
Where to Find Mom Groups in Dallas-Fort Worth
Find support and make new friends with moms in the same boat as you by joining one of these mom groups in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Meet Sarah-Allen Preston, Founder of Afloat Gifting App
Dallas mom of three Sarah-Allen Preston is changing the gifting game with the on-demand gifting app, Afloat.
Overcoming Perfectionism in Motherhood
Perfectionism can stifle joy in motherhood. Here’s how to overcome it.
Meet Penne Pomodoro Owner Anna Lombardi Daigle
Dallas mom of three and Penne Pomodoro owner Anna Lombardi Daigle talks her family’s restaurant empire and multiple sclerosis research.
Meet Sarah Zubiate, Founder and CEO of ZUBI’S Salsa and Dips
This entrepreneur splits time between raising her family in Highland Park and running a business from her Athens ranch.
School Lunch Ideas Kids Will Love (Beyond PB&J)
Whether your child is a picky eater or naturally wants something new and different, here are some ideas for what to pack in your kiddo’s lunchbox.
What to Know About Natural Childbirth
To epidural or not to epidural? We chatted with an OB-GYN and moms who have done childbirth both ways for their insight on a natural childbirth.
How to Handle Mom-Shaming on Social Media
Have you had snarky comments or outright criticism thrown your way on social media? Here’s how psychologist Katie Sardone, Ph.D., of Behavioral Health Dallas, recommends handling it.
How Much Should You Spend on Kid Gifts?
Gifting can quickly get expensive—so, what’s reasonable? Here’s how much Dallas-Fort Worth parents are spending for kids’ birthday presents, Tooth Fairy visits, and other occasions.
Local Moms Reveal Their Favorite Mother’s Day Presents Ever
Need gifts ideas for Mother’s Day? We asked Dallas-Fort Worth area moms to share the presents they most appreciate.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
7 Ways to Support Someone Struggling with Infertility
What to say, what not to say, and other ways to help a friend or family member who’s trying to get pregnant.
Meet Akina App Founder Leigh Butler
After feeling isolated and distressed, Frisco mom Leigh Butler created an online platform and app called Meet Akina, designed to provide community for Black moms around the world.