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RSM is Now Enrolling for Summer Math Classes
Summer math classes are now enrolling at RSM Plano. Our newest location opens this fall in Coppell. RSM is an award-winning, after school math enrichment program. We have been trusted by parents for over 25 years, and across 75+ locations in North America. Our unique approach consists of a continuous kindergarten to high-school curriculum, taught by expert teachers, in a classroom environment of peers who study together year over year.
Sound Advice: When Work Travel Upsets Your Child
DFWChild reader Kevin, of Joshua, Texas, shared his dilemma: “I just took a one-year contract job that took me out of state and I fly back every six to eight weeks, but ever since I left, my oldest and youngest daughters don’t talk to me. My middle child does, but the other two won’t reply to my texts, calls or even emails. I had to take the position because of a situation that was making me miserable, and every day I wonder if I should have just stayed and been miserable and at least I would be talking to all my daughters. Is there a way to explain to a them so they would understand, and should I feel this way?”
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is back for its annual run of rodeos, livestock shows, midway games and carnival rides, live music and performances, and loads more. There’s a lot to see and do, especially for first-time festival-goers, so we break down the must-know details you’ll need to plan a trip with your family.
Top Baby Names of 2022
In coming years, you’re bound to meet lots of little kids named Liam and Olivia at the playground. Those monikers are the most popular baby names of 2022, according to BabyCenter’s annual list. The names have been going strong for years—both topping the lists in 2021 and 2020 as well.
5 Can’t-Miss Christmas Events
Christmas traditions do so much for connecting our families across the generations, like huddling together to watch your town’s official tree lighting or taking the kids to see Santa. Whether you’re looking to keep old traditions going or shake things up by starting new ones this year, you’ll find many local opportunities for family fun experiences both on our calendar and here below in our list of my top five favorite Christmas events in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Our Favorite Winter Activities
When your kids are out of school for winter break, you’ll probably be left wondering what to do with them to fill the time. So if you’re looking to get out of the house with the kids and explore new local exhibits and theater productions—or need easy ideas to keep the kids entertained at home—keep reading for our favorite ideas for winter activities and entertainment in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Where to Celebrate Hanukkah Around Dallas-Fort Worth
This year Hanukkah, or Chanukah, falls December 18–26, and in honor of this ancient and meaningful tradition, many of the Jewish organizations local to Dallas-Fort Worth mark the beginning of the eight-day Festival of Lights by throwing menorah lighting celebrations with kid-friendly activities and live music concerts. See below for the festivals nearest to you, all of them free and open to the public.
Special Needs
Camp Connections offers several programs for teens and preteens with special needs in Dallas County. We are funded by The Crystal Charity Ball to serve families from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Prosper, Frisco and Plano. 972/312-8733. For over 20 years our trusted autism experts have been helping families reach their full...
Meet Sarah-Allen Preston, Founder of Afloat Gifting App
Sarah-Allen Preston knows dark times. Her youngest son underwent open heart surgery as an infant, then a year later, she found herself in the midst of a divorce. But the mom of three also knows the power of connection. She credits the support of family and friends during her life’s storms has her silver lining—and ultimately the inspiration behind her mobile app, afloat.
Should You Hold Your Child Back a Grade?
As parents, we play an important role in keeping our children on track academically. And recently, the Texas legislature gave parents an even stronger voice in their child’s early education. A law passed last year allows families to decide to hold back their children in pre-K through third grade.
Banned Books in Texas Schools
From Huckleberry Finn to Harry Potter, book banning has a long history in the U.S. But while literary challenges are nothing new, the issue has reached fever pitch in recent years. And the hotbed is right here in Texas. The Lone Star state leads the nation in book bans in...
Talking to Your Child About Their Disability Diagnosis
Special needs parenting is often grey, filled with uncertainties and questions with seemingly impossible answers. What will my child’s future look like? Am I doing everything I can to help them? Is anything I’m doing to hurt their progress? And one of the biggest questions of all: when and how do I tell them about their diagnosis?
Christmas Decorations in Dallas
We don’t know about you, but we absolutely love this time of year. There’s a magic in the air that lifts everyone’s spirits, from the amazing holiday light displays, selecting and cutting down your own Christmas tree, to the special seasonal events and seeing homes and businesses decked out with Christmas decorations.
Where to Find Beautiful Fall Colors in Texas
One of the things we look forward to most this time of year is the beautiful fall colors in Texas. Sure, autumn also brings pumpkin-spiced everything, fall festivals, Thanksgiving gatherings and other seasonal activities, but the explosion of vibrant oranges, reds and yellows is quintessentially fall. Plus, these colors make for some fantastic backgrounds for adorable posts of your kids on Instagram.
A Guide to Kid-Friendly Fall Activities in Dallas-Fort Worth
From Halloween all the way through the kickoff to the holidays, late autumn offers an abundance of kid-friendly fun in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We found all the best fall activities and rounded them up in our guide to fall family fun. Browse our list for the best corn and...
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immune System
Between back-to-school bugs and the looming cold and flu season, it might seem like your little one is perpetually sick these days. They’ll just get over a bout with the sniffles and then the tummy bug comes knocking. Does it ever end?. If it seems like your kids are...
Family-Friendly Halloween Movie Screenings in DFW
The countdown to Halloween is on, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a Halloween movie screening? Sure, you can always watch a Halloween movie at home, but taking your kids to a local screening is a special experience. Plus, a lot of the venues featured in this list also offer other Halloween activities before the movies, like costume contests, trunk or treating and crafts.
Sensory Friendly Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Bright lights, talking to strangers, the costumes and staying up late are popular traditions of those who celebrate Halloween—all of which can be overwhelming and scary for kids with differences and disabilities. To help make sure your child feels comfortable and safe this season, we’ve compiled a few sensory-friendly Halloween parties hosted by local nonprofits and therapy centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
15 Fall Festivals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
When: Sept. 17– Oct. 31, 2022; 10am–5pm Why go: We love the arboretum any time of year but especially now during fall. The nature exhibit features Cinderella’s white carriage pulled by two horses sculpted in foliage. Come check out the Pumpkin Village, a child-sized hay maze, magic carpet selfies, and more displays inspired by tales like One Thousand and One Nights.
Where to Find Mom Groups in Dallas-Fort Worth
Preschool, playgroups and birthday parties, oh my! Socializing kids from an early age tops the priority list of many parents. But that doesn’t mean your social calendar can’t flourish during motherhood as well. Mommy groups connect mothers from similar parenting backgrounds or geographic locations for anything from play dates to picnics to moms’ nights out. We’ve rounded up some of the best groups in Dallas-Fort Worth for both seasoned and first-time moms.
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