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6 Places to Play with LEGOs in Dallas-Fort Worth
There is no other pain, some may argue, quite like stepping on a hard, sharp LEGO block with your bare foot. (The Batman’s helmet LEGO piece? 10/10 pain scale.) But what if we told you—dear, tender-footed parent—that you can keep those plastic pieces out of the house and off your carpets and your kids can still enjoy hours of tactile, imaginative play? These local businesses and attractions make it possible. Read on for where to join build events and play, in and around all things LEGO in Dallas-Fort Worth. And yes, if you do want to splurge on LEGOs, where to find an exceptional Christmas gift.
Etiquette Lessons for Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Experts say that soft skills, such as communication, empathy, leadership, teamwork and emotional intelligence are among some of the most important tools for success. In fact, some go so far to say that they’re more important than hard or technical skills, which can be learned at any time. So how can you ensure your kids are set up for a lifetime of success? More than keeping elbows off the table or not interrupting, etiquette classes and cotillions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area teach kiddos how to behave in social and professional situations and make good first impressions.
10 Christmas Gifts for Dallas Cowboys Fans
Think beyond the jersey. Whether you’re shopping for mom, dad or the tiniest football aficionado, we’ve got you covered with fun and unique gifts for every Cowboys fan on your shopping list this holiday season. Check out our lineup of the best Dallas Cowboys gifts available online and in stores around Dallas-Fort Worth. Plus—If you’re looking to gift an experience instead, don’t miss the final Rally Day of the season at AT&T Stadium.
Be An Angel Fills an Unmet Need for North Texas Children
For nonprofit Be An Angel, helping children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or those with special medical needs and their families has been its mission for more than 30 years. Founded in Houston with a DFW chapter opening two years ago, the 501(c)(3) non-profit has built a legacy of improving the quality of life for children and their families by providing wheelchairs, hearing aids, respite care, and other adaptive equipment and services.
The 5 Most Kid-friendly Independent Bookstores
In recent years, the literary world has seen a resurgence of brick-and-mortar, independently-owned bookstores. And locally, several of these additions are particularly friendly to young readers, offering free regular story times, special activities and even play spaces where your littles can relax and read to their heart’s desire. Whether...
The Typical Sibling
When you have a child with special needs, you undoubtedly experience a variety of feelings. Overwhelm from all the doctors’ appointments and services. Stress from advocating for your child. Exhaustion from juggling it all. Extreme joy when your child makes progress. But what about your child without special needs? How does having a sibling with special needs impact them? What might they be feeling?
Dad Amongst Dudes: First-Year Dad Survival Guide
It was about 2:35am and my wife and I sat there silently eating bland turkey and cheese sandwiches. I mean they may have been the most fantastic gourmet concoctions involving bread, but all sense of taste—and reality—seemed lost on us. Just 44 minutes prior, my first son was born, held by each of us, weighed like a prizefighter and whisked away to give mommy time to rest. Because my wife claimed to be tired or something. No idea why.
Raising a Child Who Loves to Reads
Soon after the birth of your first child, well-meaning friends and family offer a laundry list of do’s and don’ts that involve everything from feeding and sleeping down to doing the laundry itself. But mixed among the chores and warnings, there’s sweet advice for creating joy and peaceful moments: Read to your child.
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Entertainer
Josh Farnsworth is a national award-winning parenting columnist who lives with his wife and two goofball sons. You can reach him for column ideas at josh.farnsworth@yahoo.com. I’m not sure exactly what I was looking at, but it was something alright. My oldest son, Cooper, strode confidently into the room...
Meet The BakerMama Maegan Brown
Maegan Brown was a brand-new mom with no professional cooking experience when she first launched The BakerMama with a recipe for peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies. Today, almost 12 years and a thousand recipes later, she’s a bestselling author who just released her third cookbook, Brilliant Bites, featuring mini versions of classic foods. “I’ve always loved to cook and bake—I grew up in a family that valued that, where food was a big part of lives,” she says. “So bringing people together with food and entertainment is really important to me.”
Sound Advice: Setting Boundaries with the Grandparents?
A mom in Dallas County asked us at DFWChild, “How do I enforce boundaries with my parents when it comes to my kids? I set rules for my children, but their grandparents don’t follow them.”. For answers in this Sound Advice column, we reached out to Mom-Approved Therapist...
Managing the After-School Meltdown
Does this school day sound familiar: Your child is happy and upbeat when they leave in the morning, and by all accounts, they have a great day. But the minute they get home the switch flips. Yelling, crying, whining, moodiness—an altogether different kid than the one you dropped off at school. It’s not just your child. This after-school meltdown is a phenomenon called after-school restraint collapse, and it manifests in different ways in kids of all ages.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: A Tricky Thanksgiving
Elise McVeigh writes a monthly manners advice column for DFWChild. If you have any etiquette questions, email them to mrsmcveighsmanners@gmail.com and she might answer them in her next column. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook and visit her website at mrsmcveigh.com. Dear Mrs. McVeigh,. Every year we drag my family...
The Texas Family’s Guide to Cabin Country
Ask a Texan their favorite vacation spot and you might be surprised to hear it’s on the north side of the Red River: Beavers Bend Cabin Country. Located in the scenic southeast corner of Oklahoma, Cabin Country has everything you need for a family road trip. Jaw-dropping cabins. Fun for all ages. Sweeping mountain views that’ll have you asking, “Are you sure this is Oklahoma?” Lucky for your gas tank, it sure is.
5 Reasons to Hire Support After Having a Baby
Welcoming a newborn into the family is a time like no other. It’s joyous and exciting but also challenging and nerve-wracking. Just like that, life changes and suddenly you’re responsible for the care of a tiny, helpless human—no instructions included. Since the demands of caring for a...
Shifting the Focus to Automotive Safety
Volvo is an automotive brand that has long been synonymous with safe driving—and with good reason. Since the beginning, they’ve made safety their mission. As Gustaf Larson, co-founder of Volvo, said: “Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make is, and must remain, safety.”
Nursing Nooks
Oh, the places you’ll go—Dr. Seuss tells us. But when you are your baby’s sole or primary food source, it’s easy to feel less than adventurous during those early days and months. But we know that positive distractions, like going outside and refocusing on what you love to do, can be crucial for your postpartum mental health. And now, it’s easier than ever for new mothers to get out of the house thanks to theses free, easy-to-access nursing lounges and amenities at local attractions and venues like these.
11 Baby Products You’ll Actually Need
When it comes to babies it takes a village—and a whole lot of stuff. How is it that such little people can require so much gear? But seasoned parents know there are some things you can do without, and some items that are downright lifesavers. Here, we share the top products that got our managing editor through the first year of parenting—and beyond.
Safe Sleep for Baby
When you bring a newborn baby home, there’s typically no shortage of opinions from well-meaning friends and family on how to properly care for that child. Some of the strongest opinions tend to center around sleep. Where should the baby sleep? How should you place the baby? What should the baby wear to bed? The list goes on and on, and chances are the valued generations of women in your life will all share different thoughts and opinions based on what they were taught back in the day.
How to Bond with Your Toddler When You Have a New Baby
So, you have a toddler and you’re expecting. You’ve done everything the experts recommend to prepare your child for a new baby. From involving them in picking out clothes to talking about what life will be like with a newborn, you’ve covered all the bases. Fast forward...
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