When we take a road trip as a family, we're always sure to check the tires, fill the tank, and stop for coffee before we hit the road. But what about all those “Are we there yet?” moments that...
As moms, we are no strangers to an endless assault of questions. What are we doing today? Why does poop smell bad? Do flamingos sleep standing up? We answer each question with a bag full of magical responses. But...
It was the day after Halloween and somehow my two preschoolers had already devoured the entire Amazon and Target holiday toy catalogs. Wish lists ensued. Endless questions and talk of gadgets they “had to have” overflowed. Confession: at first...
I don’t have many regrets in life. But, I sincerely wish I could rewind time and have a do-over with my firstborn. Why? In a word (although technically it should be two): Babywise.
In fact, I’d be so bold as...
In the early days of my TikTok consumption, I didn’t talk about it much. I, like many, assumed it was an app “for the young kids”. Turns out there are over 1 BILLION videos views on the TikTok tag...
Their wings are beginning to spread, and they are ready to take the next step to independence by getting their first job. Not only is it a great way for them to see the essential connection between labor and...
Dear Santa:
I was thinking that perhaps you could get a little more creative this Christmas. Body lotion, Snugglies, new dish towels…those are all really nice. But (insert yawn here) seriously, Santa, a mom only needs so many pairs of...
I hate it when people use the ‘s’ word around my children.
You know the one. The word that goes S-H...
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Yes, shy. I prefer the term “cautious” or “reserved.” My kids are both. I’m okay with that. Or, I'm becoming...
This January marks ten years since I sat at my mom’s bedside in the hospital after she had a stroke and ultimately passed away. Grief has woven its way through the last decade in ways I wouldn’t expect. As...
Trying to get anywhere with kids is challenging. But add in the extra pressure of getting there by a specified time? Near impossible.
Here are 3 no-fail tips to get your kids out the door on time, most of the...
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Let's start with a frank statement: Insurance is not, like, a fun topic. It's confusing and frustrating at best. But what if it didn't have to...
I was the hover mom. Actually, I was worse than a hover mom. I was really more of a germaphobe, milestone maniac, with an added dose of prepare-for-every-possible-worst-case-scenario, hover mom.
My firstborn never touched a surface that hadn't been pre-sanitized until...
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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.
