Big Kids

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Dallas Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood.

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Yes, you read that right.  In three short weeks, my daughter will be starting her first day of school.  Well, technically it's not school.  It's more of a mother's day out program.  And it's just one day a week,...
I started homeschooling my three girls, ages four, six, and eight, back in September 2021.  It went great for the first few months, then I forced us to take a few weeks off because it wasn't going great anymore....
**This Post has been sponsored by Trinity Christian Academy to bring you this experience!** While talking with high school students, you might hear a wistful moan and a desire to be back in kindergarten where school included coloring, classroom games,...
In the next few weeks, those little hellions angels will be heading back to school. And while we are all saying a collective "amen," it does come with its own sets of hassles and to-dos. To get you geared...
Although you may be only beginning to get your little one to repeat her name or say her alphabet, this is actually the perfect time to give your child the opportunity to pick up a second (or third!) language. The...
Teachers deserve all of our appreciation every day of the year. However, we have two specific opportunities coming up to show teachers some extra love. The first is National Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 2–6, 2022. The second...
School’s (almost) out for the summer! I am one of those unique parents who greets the end of the school year with the same eager anticipation as my kids. We are all ready for long, lazy days with less...
The kids are out of school and summer is upon us here in Texas. Parents all around the metroplex are trying to find a good balance between keeping kids both occupied and cool in the summer heat. Well, look...
My son is starting 2nd grade and my daughter is starting kindergarten this year. Usually, we would be talking to them about transitioning from our summer days at home to the classroom. We might go backpack shopping or get new...
A few years ago, Texas decided to start issuing letter grades to its public schools. This means that every August, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will release A-F grades to each school district, public school, and charter school in...
We can all agree that teachers are the real MVPs. They spend so much time with our kids nurturing them, loving them, and pushing them to their highest potential. I’ve worked in education for seven years now, and I’ve...
My oldest started kindergarten last year and not two weeks into the school year he came home excitedly talking about his friend’s loose tooth. He couldn’t wait to have a loose tooth of his own. Now, this friend is...

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Save the Date :: September Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas

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The State Fair begins this month! Get the details to see Big Tex, as well as more kid-friendly events in Dallas County in our September Save the Date.