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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Summer Camp Pro Tip: The good camps fill up FAST. But if you register early, you can often get a discount. And having your kids' summer schedules handled well in advance? I could be wrong, but I believe that's one...
**This post has been sponsored by Club SciKidz to bring you this experience.  All opinions are 100% our own!** We are all born scientists. Moms know this. Babies and children are naturally curious about the world around them. And that...
The holidays have come and gone and it's time to get our kids ready for another semester of school. If you’re wondering how you’ll possibly get your kids back into the hustle and bustle of a normal routine after...
The holiday season is over, “…and Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”.  For our family and many others, school looks a lot different these days.  Rather than dropping my daughter off in a carpool...
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...
Our mornings start pretty late, with me rolling out of bed around 7:30, or whichever time our 18-month-old Abigail decides to wake up for the day. Sophie (our 4-year-old) has been awake since Husband got out of bed, so I...
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...
Have you ever considered private, Christian education? Take a look at Trinity Christian Academy! Trinity Christian Academy is an exemplary, private Christian school in Addison. The school’s philosophy of “Developing the whole person for the Glory of God” (Col. 2:8)...
"Describe your best friend." "Write about your favorite holiday." "What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?" While kids may have to respond to writing prompts like these at some point during their academic career, there are...
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...
Their wings are beginning to spread, and they are ready to take the next step to independence by getting their first job. Not only is it a great way for them to see the essential connection between labor and...
As you scramble to finish up your shopping lists this time of year, don’t forget the ones who helped ensure you knew how to write that list to begin with—the teachers in your life! I’ve always been one to...

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