Big Kids

These articles contain content for parents of elementary-aged children.

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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My husband and I consciously made the decision to live in an area that had great public schools because we knew that these communities come with so much more than a higher quality of education. So much more. Sure, we...
When's the last time you wrote something down on a piece of paper for another person to read? Not a shopping list or reminder to yourself, but something substantial where you had to make sure your writing was legible?...
One December, I found myself frantically planning for the running of my home and family while I would be recovering from an upcoming surgery. Grocery shopping, getting the kids to and from school, Christmas shopping. Heck, I even planned...
**This post has been sponsored by Trinity Christian Academy. All opinions are 100% our own!** Let's talk about after-school activities. For parents who work full-time, the logistics of what to do with kids after school can be stressful. And what...
**This post has been sponsored by Shelton School. All opinions are 100% our own!** If your child has a learning difference and you want something beyond what public schools can offer, Shelton School is where you need to start. Learning differences...
My children attend our neighborhood public school. Our district offers residents the option of choosing to attend another school which many of our neighbors have done. Some selected other schools for dual-language programs and some have gone with magnet...
**This post has been sponsored by Parish Episcopal School.  All opinions are 100% our own!** Finding our village can make all the difference for our families and our children. And finding an educational institution which can serve as a community...
Choosing the right preschool for your child can seem daunting with so many amazing philosophies and schools available here in Dallas. And there may be as many "right" options as there are different types of children, so of course, one size...
This post has been sponsored by Lakehill Preparatory School. All opinions are 100% our own! If you haven't already gathered, NOW is the time to start researching schools for Fall 2020. In Dallas that can be a little overwhelming, since...
**This post has been sponsored by Trinity Christian Academy. All opinions are 100% our own!** The Dallas area offers a variety of private education options, and it can be hard for parents to determine the best fit for their child....
**This post has been sponsored by The Westwood School to bring you this experience.  All opinions are 100% our own!** When I became a mom one thing became very evident to me, each child is so very different and learns...
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...

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