Parenting

Being a parent is a huge privilege and a demanding role, all tied up in one. The category of Parenting features articles to encourage and equip parents in every season and from every walk of life –from mom of teens and toddlers to working and stay-at-home moms — as well as tips, hacks, inspiration, and resources in Dallas that every parent needs to know about.

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 from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Dallas Moms.

It’s midnight and you’re wide awake. You’ve been lying in bed for over an hour and sleep hasn’t taken you yet. Your body is tired, you’re yawning, but you can’t seem to turn off your brain. As you toss...
As I type this, my 15-month old daughter is playing in the living room, babbling and occasionally coming up to bang on the keyboard, which is a super fun distraction.  It got me thinking about how being a mom...
Dallas Moms launched a new community group just for single moms living in the Dallas County area.
So, you’ve got a brand-new baby who is spending most of their time eating, filling their diaper, and sleeping...or not sleeping.  Some newborns are natural sleepers, while others struggle from the start. Regardless of how it starts, there are lots...
November is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather finally starts getting cooler, all the cozy things come out, and there’s my fav holiday - Thanksgiving. November also holds a special place in my heart because...
Of all the decisions I made as a first-time mom, choosing a daycare was the toughest. I couldn't find a cheat sheet or checklist to guide me. So I made one!
The kids have returned to school and fall approaches. This means it's time to brace ourselves for cold and flu season. What if you had readily available tools to help your family's winter wellness without running to the doctor...
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...
What’s your “mom” elevator pitch? How do you describe yourself to other moms when you first meet them? In 20 seconds or less. I recently got hammered by another mom on my mom elevator pitch. I was at the Mom 2.0...
One of the worst things you can ever hear in your life is that you have breast cancer. The second worst thing you can ever hear is that someone you love has breast cancer. Immediately, you ask yourself, what...
If you've been following Dallas Moms Blog for awhile, you may recall the "Day In The Life" series we did a couple of years ago. Kelly, Jenny, Amanda, Heather & Cassidy did as any good blogger would do, and they...
Transitioning to motherhood was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. I’ll never forget week one of my firstborn son’s life.  I felt a sense of tiredness not comparable to anything I had ever known.  My emotions soared from...

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Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas

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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.