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5 Easy Halloween Face Painting Ideas for Kids
There are two things many kids get really excited about: Halloween and face painting. And those two things go hand in hand. In fact, using face paint is often the touch you need to complete your little one’s costume. Face painting is also traditionally used during the upcoming Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). Those highly decorated skulls you see—calaveras—are influenced by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada’s famous etchings and illustrations of the Calavera Catrina and used as decor, as sugary treats, and even with face painting.
A Healthy Mouth Means a Healthier School Year
The school year is a whirlwind of class schedules, homework, extracurricular activities, and fun events. How can parents keep busy kids focused from first bell to final exam—and flashing smiles during the holidays? Many leading dentists are recommending to add a probiotic for the mouth to your child’s daily oral-care routine, helping to support their oral and overall health.
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Meet Penne Pomodoro Owner Anna Lombardi Daigle
Anna Lombardi Daigle and her two younger sisters grew up in the restaurant business. Their Italian-born father, Alberto, opened his first restaurant, Lombardi’s, in 1977. Today, he owns 18 different eateries and shows no signs of slowing down. So, it would seem only natural that Lombardi Daigle would grow...
Asking Your Partner to Share the Emotional Labor
It was probably a burned-out mother who first uttered those famous words: “it takes a village.” Child rearing—especially in the blurry, early days—is as exhausting as it is magical, and as tempting as it can be to think we can do it all, the truth is, we all need help.
Overcoming Perfectionism in Motherhood
“It’s like you’re trying to walk this tightrope at all times,” says East Dallas mom of two Lindsay Nordyke, who first realized her perfectionistic tendencies in junior high school. In adulthood—and especially motherhood—she says those unrealistic expectations have become even more apparent. These days, Nordyke’s...
Sound Advice: How to Get My Baby to Sleep All Night?
In this Sound Advice column, we asked Rest To Your Nest‘s Mary Cantwell—voted Best Sleep Specialist in the DFWChild 2022 Best for Families Awards—for her expert advice on this burning question: “How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?” — Lauren, Dallas.
4 Castles to Tour in Texas
If you’ve caught yourself wistfully scrolling the new castles category on Airbnb, or your child is dead set on a princess costume for Halloween, it might be time for you both to indulge in your fairy tale fantasies by venturing out to these real(ish) castles in Texas. And we’re...
Kids Dental Care at Home 101
“Nope, no cavities today!” Hearing this good news from your child’s dentist can feel like a major achievement. A miracle, even. But it’s in between those office visits where the real magic happens. To learn which daily, at-home habits are most essential, we reviewed a few basics in pediatric dental hygiene, as recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), and found some myth-busting reasons why early dental care sets up your child for a happy and healthy future.
Where to Watch Late-Season Bat Emergences Around Texas
Bats—they’re nocturnal, hang upside down, and may or may not also be vampires. It’s no wonder they’ve become synonymous with Halloween. And as that spooky holiday nears, we’re reminded about the very real creatures that inspire so much fear and awe. Experts say they’re highly misunderstood creatures that fulfill an important part of our ecosystems by eating moths and other bugs and pollinating plants. (Yep, move over butterflies, bats are pollinators, too!)
How to Carve Pumpkins with Kids: Patterns, Tips & Tools
If you’re planning to carve pumpkins with your kids this Halloween but aren’t sure where to start, follow these tips from Kristina Patenaude, a professional pumpkin artist who carved pumpkins for this year’s Pumpkin Nights’ Austin location. (Pumpkin Nights is also in Dallas through Oct. 30.)
7 Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Baby’s First Halloween
Whether you’re a new parent and it’s your baby’s first Halloween or you have a few young kids, it can be difficult to figure out how to celebrate Spooky Season as a family. So we found 7 easy ways to have fun on Halloween with your tiny ghouls and goblins, from dressing up in costume to making crafts, and reading Halloween-themed books. However you decide to celebrate Halloween with your baby this year, make sure to tag us @dfwchildmag on Instagram—we love seeing your pics!
CASA Kids on Canvas One-Night Gallery Event
CASA Kids on Canvas benefiting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Tarrant County is back and better than ever!. This event is a special one-night gallery showcasing artwork created by children of all ages who are currently in foster care. We would love to have you join us October 22, 2022, at The 4 Eleven in Fort Worth. Sign up online to attend.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Praise Your Child
“Good job!” That’s a phrase you’ve probably squealed to your children a thousand times. You want them to feel good about what they did—sorting blocks correctly, acing a test or scoring a goal. You praise them and move on. But did your words actually mean what you hoped they would? Even if you have the best intentions, there really is a right way to praise your child—and a wrong way.
Special Needs Parents: What to Do When You’re Depressed?
Andrea Mitchell is peppy. With doe-like eyes and a warm, easy smile, the Richardson mom doesn’t seem a likely candidate for depression. But she remembers well the first time she told someone she thought she might be depressed. “I remember I was in an OB-GYN visit and I just said, ‘I feel nuts. I feel like I can’t get a grip. Everything feels dark and gloomy,” says Mitchell.
Why Your Child Needs Social Emotional Learning
Brady started shutting down as a toddler. At an age when other little boys are eager to explore their surroundings, he was reserved, even cautious about learning to walk. In and out of the hospital due to an unrelated illness, Brady continued to withdraw during the phase usually described as the “terrible twos” and increasingly expressed anxiety toward the people around him. By the time he was 3, mom Angie Maher knew something was wrong.
Why Your STEM Kids Need the Arts
Tarrant County mom Seleena Carroll was in search of balance. Her 13- and 7-year-old daughters excelled at dance and music, so she started seeking out fine arts schools for them. But something was missing. “We were looking for a school that would allow them to be in musicals or choir...
What’s an IB School? Your Questions Answered
You probably know what P.E., ISD and SAT mean—but other education acronyms you may have heard are less familiar. Take IB schools, for example. What is it and should you pursue an IB education for your child? For expert insight on International Baccalaureate programs, we turned to Karen Phillips, executive director of Texas IB Schools (TIBS).
What You Need to Know About Your Kid’s Sunscreen
We all know how important it is to protect your skin from those harmful UVA and UVB rays, but what do you really know about your sunscreen? We spoke to pediatric dermatologist Dr. Nnenna Agim, member of Society for Pediatric Dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Children’s Health in Dallas, about all things sun protection.
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