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5 Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties in Dallas-Fort Worth
The internet has been abuzz lately in anticipation of the total solar eclipse. The natural phenomenon passing over Central Texas and North Texas on Monday, April 8 around midday, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and the sky will darken. Now, many Dallas-Fort Worth area cities and venues are hosting watch parties (find many more on our calendar) and while some of these parties require tickets, not all do. Take a look at our short list below for where you can gather for free admission and free solar eclipse glasses too, and where you can enjoy more kid-friendly fun too.
Meet A Charming Home’s Jessie Carrillo
Before becoming a mother of two, Jessie Carrillo spent the early years of her art career working for world-renowned museums, galleries, and centers, including a few local favorites such as the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Back in 2010, during her education internship at the Crow...
Raising a Child with a Rare Disease
Floor plans, schools and neighborhood details might be what most parents have in mind when hunting for a new house, but Erin Rusling had a different focus: How long would an ambulance ride to the hospital take?. And so the mom of two settled on a house in Aledo—a 15-minute...
Supporting Your Shy Kid
Emma Walker wasn’t a shy toddler. Up until age 4, she was social and talkative, easily making friends and connections with peers. Then things changed. Emma stopped talking. “Maybe in first grade, she wasn’t really talking to her teachers, and I don’t even know if she was talking to most kids,” recalls her mom, Fort Worth’s Molly Walker. At first, she didn’t worry—after all, both Walker and her husband are on the introverted side.
Sound Advice: How to Help My Child Cope With a Pet’s Death?
The lifespan of our beloved pets—cats, dogs, hamsters, many more furry and scaly animals we come to love as family—often coincide with their death while our kids are still young. Processing this news can be difficult for a child. So how do we talk to our children about our pet’s death and help them cope?
Dad Amongst Dudes: Coach’s Corner
Pure elation swept the Tiger sideline as the third quarter ended. “We’re actually going to do it!” the team uttered excitedly. . To appreciate how my group of third and fourth graders arrived at this moment, you have to understand the journey. I signed up to coach my son’s elementary school basketball team. I wanted to offer my knowledge and love for the game. Plus, I’d get to spend more time with my son.
What is a Montessori School?
Among the seemingly never-ending choices we make for our little ones, many parents consider choosing an early childhood program and educational philosophy among the most important. After all, we all want to set our kiddos up for success! But with so many options available today, it’s important to understand your choices before making that important decision. One of those options is a Montessori school, which follows an educational philosophy founded on years of scientific observation.
5 Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Easter Brunch in Dallas
If you’re planning an Easter brunch with your family in which you don’t have to do the cooking and are on the hunt for last-minute table reservations, tickets are still available at these DFW-area restaurants. Some of these are rather formal affairs at resorts and hotels, and tickets are pricier, but at each, you can expect kid-friendly fare and a chance to meet up with the Easter Bunny or even join an egg hunt on-site after eating. Bon appétit, bunnies.
What Parents Need to Know About Grooming in Sports
Ju’Riese Colón is the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which offers resources to help parents and guardians understand and recognize signs of inappropriate behavior on and off the field. Consider these scenarios: A coach gives an athlete a special gift. An adult volunteer treats...
How to Help Friends Who Have Children with Special Needs?
As a special needs mom, so much can seem daunting. Sometimes even getting away for a night with friends feels impossible. I’m lucky that many people in my circle “get it.”. Case in point: Recently, a friend messaged me because she was planning a girls’ trip. One of...
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Spring Break Mistake
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,. I am a single mom with...
Preparing Your Child for Preschool
Starting preschool marks an important milestone not just for children, but for their parents too. New beginnings mean new experiences and routines for the whole family, so you’ll want to be prepared to make the transition to preschool—and then to kindergarten—as smooth as possible for everyone involved. A successful start to school places your child on the path to becoming a lifelong learner. Let’s take a look at a few ideas to help your little ones on their way.
Celebrating 90 Summers of Adventure
A special summer awaits at Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro in Granbury, Texas. This year marks the 90th anniversary of a camp that has been a summer sanctuary for generations, promising more fun, more acceptance, more friendships, more adventures and more opportunities for kids to explore and grow. With a legacy that stretches back to 1934, El Tesoro invites campers aged 6–17 to join an unforgettable overnight camp experience that combines the thrill of outdoor adventures with the warmth of a close-knit community.
5 Glass Butterfly Houses Around Texas
Catching a glimpse of a live butterfly in flight is a magical, fleeting moment. We can expect more sightings this spring—as migratory monarchs travel north through Texas and more species awaken from their winter dormancy—though sadly, not as many as we’d like. Pesticides and urban development are tough on pollinators, and butterfly populations have seen a major decline in recent decades due to habitat loss.
Calendar Submission Information
DFWChild’s calendar is one of its most popular features—with events for children of all ages every day of the month, it appeals to every one of the magazine’s readers! You can reach thousands of potential attendees to your event by submitting information to our calendar through the online submission form at dfwchild.com/submit-event.
10 Must-Read Kids Books for Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month all month long, we’re taking a look at one of our favorite topics—children’s books. There is no better way to honor African American culture than by teaching our children about the past and present than through stories. So here we’ve curated a short list of new and notable picture books that honor Black history, culture and beauty. Many of these titles you can borrow from your local library or find on the shelves at some of DFW’s kid-friendly independent bookstores.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Introducing a New Partner
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,. I have been dating a really...
8 Old-Fashioned Candy Stores in DFW
There’s a reason the phrase “like a kid in a candy store” is synonymous with having a rollicking good time—there’s nothing like riffling through baskets and barrels and shelves of colorful treats and picking out exactly what you’re craving. And now, as families prepare for Valentine’s Day and Easter—both big candy holidays—it’s a great time to get acquainted with these charming, locally owned candy stores in historic city squares around North Texas.
International Baccalaureate & Montessori Guide
School details: Growing global changemakers in Southern Dallas! Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College offers a unique continuum of instruction that fosters students’ social, emotional and physical well-being. Lumin Lindsley Park Community School. 7130 Lindsley Park Dallas, 75223. Lumin Bachman Lake Community School.
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