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Meet Chocolatier Kate Weiser
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Kate Weiser and her 4-month-old daughter Juliette, dressed in matching pink outfits, pose for a photo shoot in her Carrollton home. It’s a little different than her look the day before: A blue hairnet, a wearable breast pump, pushing crates across a warehouse. “Instagram versus reality,” she jokes. “Working mom life is wild.”
Sound Advice: Does My Child Have ADHD?
DFWChild reader wrote to us: “I think my elementary-age child may have ADHD. What are the warning signs? Where would I get a diagnosis?”. For answers in this Sound Advice column, we reached out to Dr. James Norcross, pediatric psychologist and division director at Children’s Health, Dallas. Dr....
Milestones in Social Emotional Learning
When you first brought your little bundle of joy home, did you begin to daydream about who they’ll grow up to be? Will they have confidence, self-worth and empathy? Will they become happy, thoughtful, successful adults?. This life you hope for boils down to developing social and emotional skills—things...
Overstimulated Mom
It’s Sunday evening and there’s a list of things to get ready for the week running through my head. Dinner is about to boil over on the stove, and Bluey is blaring in the background. The dog circles my feet, wanting to be fed. From the living room, I hear the toy box dump out. I peek in and see clutter scattered everywhere. Tiny footsteps thunder down the hallway and my 3-year-old appears at my side, tugging on my pantleg. “Mommy look,” he whines, poking me. “Look, mommy. Mom!”
Dad Amongst Dudes: Game On
The greenness of the grass. The smell of the sausage cart outside the stadium. The size of the scoreboard. Sports is my obsession. And these were some of the first observations I made as a kid at my first real sporting events. They are days that live on in my head as epic introductions. They are experiences I am eager for my kids, Cooper and Milo to have and share with me.
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in DFW
February 14th is fast approaching! And of course, there’s more than one way to express your love to your family throughout the year, but on the special occasion of this holiday, we especially heart the idea of getting out of the house and doing something fun with your loved ones.
Fitness Centers with Child Care in Dallas-Fort Worth
Did you set a New Year’s resolution to get in shape? Or perhaps you want to be a self-care role model for your little ones by getting active a few times each week? Whatever your reason for exercising, it can be difficult to find the time to get your sweat on if you have little ones at home—especially if you want something a little more intense than a mommy-and-me fitness class.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Etiquette Resolutions
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 my husband and I...
Our 5 Favorite Articles of 2023
As we head into 2024 and continue our mission to “educate, inform and advocate for healthy living, social responsibility, education, the arts and the well-being of families,” we’re taking a quick look back on the feature stories from the past year that our editorial team remembered as the most meaningful and the most helpful for parents too. Each of these five articles below cover a lot of ground—shining a spotlight on nuanced topics about protecting our families both physically and emotionally, on fostering healthy relationships, on encouraging creativity, and others. Without further ado, our favorite 2023 articles that are worth a re-read.
Our Favorite Moms of 2023
Now at year’s end—right after moms everywhere have knocked it out of the park making Christmas for their kids—we’re taking a look back and reminiscing at all the wonderful, local moms we’ve interviewed for our, as we call them, Mom Next Door profiles. Our editors...
The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants for Christmas Dinner in Dallas
With all the planning that goes into Christmas, figuring out what to have for dinner can sometimes become a last-minute decision. That is, unless you’re going to your friends’ or family’s house to celebrate. For a change of pace, take the stress out of planning for Christmas dinner (and remove grocery shopping from your to-to list altogether), and head to one of these restaurants in the Dallas area.
5 Holiday Markets in Dallas-Fort Worth
Christmas is getting closer! As you’re finalizing your gift lists and determining what items on your kids’ wish lists you’ll indeed grant, we wanted to highlight a few fabulous local markets where you can shop local from DFW-area makers and businesses. Pair your shopping to-do list with family fun activities at these five Christmas markets around Dallas-Fort Worth below.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Hotel for the Holidays
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 saw your video about the...
Top Baby Names of 2023
Move over Liam. For the first time since 2019, a new boy’s name tops the list of the most popular baby monikers in America in 2023, according to BabyCenter’s annual list. Noah claimed the No. 1 spot this year, bumping Liam, which reigned supreme for the last four years, to second place. Oliver rounded out the top three for boy’s names, the same spot it occupied on last year’s list.
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.
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