You know? Most days I feel like a great mom. I try my best to be a great example and give my children everything they need to be successful. But why is it that when a complete stranger, another...
Things are starting to return to normal and we’re all spending more time in our cars. The car is one place that can easily and quickly get out of hand with clutter. Here are my top tips for keeping...
Parents violate their kids’ privacy all the time.
Yes, it’s true.
We are the first generation of parents to raise kids in the age of social media, and our kids are the first generation to grow up having their entire childhood...
When we talk about favorite holidays, the Fourth of July is in the top three for me: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and then the Fourth. Festivals, food, family and fireworks—what’s not to love? And as with all holidays, we celebrate with...
If your kids are like mine, they LOVE Halloween and doing fun activities to celebrate! The five Halloween crafts listed below are great for toddlers and preschool age children but can be tailored to older kids as well.
These activities...
We are continuing our second installment of Mom to Mom: On Becoming Mom. If you missed part one, go catch up by reading Mom to Mom: On Becoming Mom, Part One.
How did becoming a mom affect your relationship with...
It’s 4:30 pm and you’re in the grocery store checkout line trying to get home with supplies for making dinner. Your child has a complete meltdown and tantrum in the checkout line, so you:
A) Feel angry and respond immediately,...
As a mom, I want my children to be successful in school, I want them to excel in extra-circulars. But mostly, I want my children to just be kind, sympathetic humans who grow up to be productive members in...
At the start of March, I crave the signs of spring. Each day, I look for spring flowers and blades of green grass popping out of the ground. I even catch myself sniffing the air in the hopes that...
My ability to parent well (or not-so-well sometimes) is fueled by a heavy dose of caffeine. I make a pretty good cup of coffee at home (see my recipes for homemade coffee creamers post), but sometimes I just need...
The more we talk about child abuse prevention, the safer our kids will be.
I’ve noticed a particular type of anxiety that affects many Texan children. Maybe you've noticed it, too. It’s anxiety around tornadoes, lightning, and storms—with a really overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. As parents and caregivers, we can help.
A group of...
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Build a Bucket List :: Your Summertime Guide to Family Fun...
Why start from scratch with summer plans when we've done the work for you? Jump, dive, or ease right in to our roundup of Dallas area activities to craft a summertime bucket list that's as action-packed or as laid back as you want it to be.
