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...
Being a Mom is Tough
Parenthood is a blessing and children are a gift; however, it doesn’t take away from the tough challenges we face every day. I remember how much bliss I felt right after having my baby. I...
As parents, we start hearing about bedtime routines the moment our child arrives. I’m here to tell you that they are important!
It is not just a “fluff” word in parenting. Bedtime routines are cueing systems to the brain and...
As an organizer and a mom of two girls with a small house, I've become ruthless about what gets to stay in our home.
"We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness."
- Yvette Clarke
Black History Month is the annual designated time to celebrate the many contributions of African Americans and...
With the price of just about everything going up nowadays, you may be wondering how to get your little ones ready for back to school without feeling the pinch. My mother introduced me to thrifting some years ago, and...
The teenage years can be difficult. And I’m not talking about the parenting piece, I mean being a teenager is sometimes hard. Because we expect the teenage years to be a bit rocky, it’s common for parents to mistake...
The first week of December, I was so excited to actually see my "Mommy Diary" article published in Dallas Child Magazine. My day is not exactly riveting, and I am not some supermom making a huge impact on Dallas, but...
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The swimming pool has opened here in Dallas, and I, for one, could not be more ready! We don’t have a pool at home, but my kids and I all love to swim. Over the...
When I found out I was having a daughter there was one thing I knew for sure, I would make sure that she never got into Barbie or Disney Princesses. I did not want my little girl to grow...
This is the mantra I chose to guide my own parenting, to help me keep my priorities in check when life gets overwhelming with dishes, laundry, to-do lists, and EXPECTATIONS! These are the 6 action-words I choose to do with each...
I wouldn't necessarily call myself an organized person. At least not in the sense that I keep a day planner handy, nor do I keep all my belongings neatly labeled and boxed up (though Santa did give me a label maker...
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Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas
How do $2 movies sound? Or concerts by the lake? A magic show . . . the circus? There is so much to do with the kids this month! Have a look at our roundup of family-friendly July events in Dallas.
