Ages + Stages

Some parenting advice to never forget: If you’re going through a tough stage, remember — it’s just a stage and it will pass! Under the ages + stages category, browse articles that relate to the phase of motherhood you’re in for advice, tips, and solidarity. Ages + stages has articles all moms can relate to.

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.

Every article published via Dallas Moms — whether someone on our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular article or collection of articles represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Dallas Moms.

More than any other question, moms ask our Dallas Moms team about education choices. The options can be overwhelming!
"Mom, when will I have my own room?"  He asked this question every day for about a year. And in my heart I wondered if we had made the right choice. Maybe it would be too hard on him to...
Seeing that positive pregnancy test while holding my 6 month old and having my 2 year old standing at my feet was a moment that has been burned into my memory forever. I remember grabbing both of them and...
**This post has been sponsored by the Aaron Family JCC of Dallas.** Does it ever feel like you live in your car? Between dropping kids off at school, rushing them to after-school activities, squeezing in a quick stop at the...

The Art of a Nap

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Ask a stay at home mom what her favorite part of the day is and if she doesn’t say naptime, I call her bluff. I will be the first to admit that naps might be the reason I’m still...
**This post has been sponsored by Baby Begin, LLC to bring you this experience.** “What has happened to my baby’s head?” exclaims Becky, mother of 2-month-old Sarah. “I looked at it one day, and all of a sudden it is...
First, we got a license to be a foster care home, and then we "opened" to receive calls for potential placement. We opened at midnight on a Monday. I turned on my phone ringer Sunday night, just in case. I had the feeling...
I've been a teacher for 16 years and to say this year has been like none other is quite an understatement. No one knew that in March we would start a six-month spring break and return to campus under...
**This post has been sponsored by Lakehill Preparatory School to bring you this experience.  All opinions are 100% our own!** From the time our children were born, there was a constant dialogue in our household discussing where they would attend...
I hate New Year's resolutions. To me they are usually lazy wishes made in the hopes that somehow turning the page on the calendar will magically make you lose 10 pounds and read more books.  Having a daughter who just...
I don't know about you, but birthdays were a big deal in my house growing up. My mom made birthday flags, we shoe polished the car, wore a crown and picked all the food for the day! As soon as...
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...

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Guide to Fourth of July Events in Dallas County

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Looking for Independence Day parades and events? You have options! Most events feature fabulous food, fun games, and lots of fireworks, so bring your blankets, bug spray, chairs, and wagons!