Disclosure :: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for child care, preschools and schools in Dallas and understand that picking a school or child care center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be an...
There are so many misconceptions about teachers. I hear different ones every year. Despite what you may have heard, teachers do not have a glamorous life. We don't have summers off completely, nor do we get off at 3pm...
According to the National Association for Bilingual Education, Texas leads the nation in the number of schools—about 700—using dual-language immersion programs at the elementary level.
Giving young children and school-aged students the opportunity to study in a dual language or...
In a few short weeks, my oldest son will be starting kindergarten. It would be an understatement to say that we are excited. We have ordered school supplies, picked out a backpack, purchased a pair of awesome sneakers, and...
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of all the moms picking out adorable backpacks with matching lunchboxes and *the* outfit for the first day of school. I know the grass is always greener, and I don't...
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...
You are officially a New Kindergarten Mom. Congratulations! I was in your shoes one year ago, and I know exactly how you are feeling. You've just finished kindergarten roundup and are still in that "I can't believe he/she is...
With the flip-top wooden desks and lack of computers or iPads, you could easily mistake my daughter's classical school for something out of the 1950s. But it's not a longing for the good old days that motivated my husband...
Maybe you read the excellent Dallas Moms post "Whatever Happened to Half-day Kindergarten?" I totally agree with everything Lee mentions, as my husband and I have our own story of experimenting with different schooling options for our outside-the-box first...
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...
I have had the homeschooling bug for over a year now. There have been so many great posts on Dallas Moms by our contributors and guest authors with such great information:
Three Ways the New Breed of Homeschooling Moms Will Surprise...
Denim jumpers. Fourteen children crammed in a fifteen-passenger van. Colorful letters-of-the-alphabet signs doubling as home decor...
This is what I thought the homeschooling mother was all about.
That is until I became one.
I had read other posts about how great homeschooling...
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Where to Find Delicious Hot Chocolate in Dallas
On a cold winter day (or night), there's nothing better to keep you warm than a sweet cup of hot chocolate. Whether you like a classic hot cocoa or prefer to add a shot of flavored syrup (or espresso), there are plenty of options in and around Dallas.
