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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Change can be hard for anyone, at any age. This school year is particularly challenging for our oldest daughter who will be a junior at a new school. She's excited about this change, but with it comes anxiety of the...
As moms, we want what’s best for our kids all the time. When we can’t be with them, we want to make sure they are receiving the best possible care from the most qualified caregivers. If you’re in need...
The world is pretty crazy right now isn’t it? Extended spring breaks, canceling of extracurriculars, closing schools. It is all for the greater good and better health of our nation, but it is quite unsettling to say the very...
The ability to give myself an anxiety attack over what should be minor life decisions is a true art.  I wish I could say that it started when I became a mom. However, it goes all the way back...
With a house full of five kids whose ages range anywhere from 1 year to 14 years, we have a LOT of different dynamics in our home. Throw in the fact that our 14 and 12 year olds are...
This post has been sponsored by Trinity Christian Academy. All opinions are 100% our own! This is my first attempt at booking summer camps for my kiddo and let me tell you, I'm a little overwhelmed! How do you know...
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...
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?...
“You asked for waffles; I made you waffles!” “Stop playing in your cereal!” “Don’t touch your brother’s toast; you have your own toast!” Oh, the sounds of breakfast on a school day…the perfect storm of planned chaos and “we need to leave...
COVID-19 has changed everything and everyone. School is canceled. Parents are now teachers. Teachers work from home. And millions of children are adjusting to life without school. Like many other families, my child receives speech therapy services at school. Now...

TED Talks for Kids

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I love TED Talks! In 18 minutes or less, I can learn about the latest scientific breakthrough, learn about the science of sleep, become an expert on climate change, or take a crash course on the American political system....
We'll use this spot to round up virtual learning posts from our fellow moms - what's working, what we've learned, and what we need to remember. New posts will be added as they are published. This is uncharted territory...

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