“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...
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...
Art appreciation doesn't have to wait until your children can start creating their own masterpieces. Dallas offers several world-class art institutions and galleries with programming for babies. Even better, most opportunities are free or priced affordably. Read on for...
As summer dwindles, we prepare to head back to school. Back-to-school teacher gifts are a sweet way to welcome teachers back for another school year and show support. Teachers endure a lot; a small token of appreciation can help...
Motherhood is a series of starts and stops, of holding close and letting go. Certain milestones have a way of solidifying these truths in my heart as my children get older, and sending a child to kindergarten is certainly...
The 2021–2022 school year was my first year homeschooling my 5-, 7-, and 9-year-old girls. It was a beautiful disaster. I wanted to quit the journey at least once a day, if not more. But then I would see...
It's a funny thing, your kids growing up.
People tell you from the start how fast it goes. But when your two-week-old is screaming and won't sleep through the night, you aren't really thinking about sending them to school someday....
Our society has lost the art of breastfeeding. Unfortunately, breastfeeding myths and misinformation have filled in that gap. Let's debunk some of them, shall we?
Whether you are looking for the ideal after-school activity to get your child moving or your child is dreaming of becoming the next Margot Fonteyn or Mikhail Baryshnikov, Texas Ballet Theater has a variety of classes to meet each...
Background
Our current US baby formula shortage became apparent during COVID supply chain disruption and worsened after major recalls. In reality, this manmade disaster was in the making for decades. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)...
What Happened to Our Village?
We once lived in supportive villages that rallied around expectant and new mothers to impart wisdom, assume household responsibilities, care for older children, and encourage breastfeeding. Today, many mothers live in isolation in sprawling metroplexes...
Summer is here!
Moms are busy planning adventures and packing bags. We’re great at planning ahead for any situation, but feeding toddlers is the epitome of unpredictable.
Summer adventures require ample fuel, a.k.a., food. Meals are easier to tackle because, well,...
GET TO KNOW DALLAS
15 Road Trips Worth the Drive from DFW :: Native American...
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and other tribes first called our region home. Get to know them on these 15 road trips to learn about Native Americans across Texas and Oklahoma.
