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.

There are so many wonderful things about spring! Easter crafts and decor are at the top of my lists I have never done dyed eggs, but I was determined to try it out this year. After a couple of...
Just like that, summer is over and it’s time to get back into the rhythm of early mornings, packing lunches, homework, endless activities, and lest we forget—ARD meetings. If you're a special needs mama, this one is for you. ARD...
If you’re anything like me (ESFJ, Enneagram 3, and definitely Type A), you love a good plan. January presents the perfect clean slate and opportunity to dream of what you will conquer in the coming twelve months. But sometimes...
Gone are the days of marveling at a horizontal laying baby and just waiting for him to make a coo. Gone are the days of carrying around a snuggely baby from room to room as I do my chores....

A Day in The Life

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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...
“I want cereal!” “No, not that cereal!” “I want milk!” “I want to pour it myself!” “I don’t want cereal! I want toast!” Repeat. Daily. Moms everywhere laugh and empathize when friends talk about the struggles of feeding a toddler. It’s as if overnight, our...
I like to think that I'm not a complete idiot when it comes to being a dad. I know that Kyler needs his diaper changed when its dirty, that fussiness usually means nap time, and that I shouldn't put...
"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...
Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers. Pandemic-related anxiety caused me to make a doozy of a bad decision last March. I converted my home office into a bedroom, and converted the family den into a home office. It seemed like a good decision...
No more scrambling around, trying to think of the perfect birthday present. Here's a list of gifts guaranteed to please! Do you have any home-run gift ideas to share? Leave a comment! I've had great luck with these electronic piggy...
It’s the start of summer around here and the world is beginning to reopen and people are TRAVELING! Which is all SUPER exciting, but how do you keep your kids' sleep schedule in check and them sleeping well with...
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...

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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.