Dear Kids, Once a year I pull the short straw and I take all six of you to the doctor’s office for flu shots. This year, we ran into a sweet older woman in the public restroom while everyone emptied their bladders full of procrastination. “I’m not sure how it happened,” she said grabbing her […]

When was the last time you had a quiet morning? I have one every single day. (Well, like 98% of the time.) I am currently writing this, coffee in hand, by myself, and I don’t even have a babysitter. It’s early in the morning, and I can hear the heater running in the background. I […]

Wesley’s playground is another great indoor play area for kids in DFW! Address: 185 S White Chapel Blvd. Southlake, TX Bright, open and spacious, Wesley’s playground is perfect for kids ages 11 and younger. It’s worth stopping in here on a hot day, rainy day, or just for fun. This indoor playground is located just […]

I’ll never forget the first time my son was rejected on the playground. He was three years old. We had just moved across the country, away from our family and friends, and I thought that a good way to meet new people would be to go to local parks and playgrounds and just start introducing […]

This adorable book teaches children the joy of being generous with others. Reading Level: Ages 2-6. Read aloud time: about 5 minutes and 30 seconds Length: 32 pages Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise is based on the character created by Don Freeman and illustrated by Lisa McCue Here’s why kids might like Corduroy’s Christmas Surprise: This is […]

Weight gain, irritability, cramping, anxiety, acne, irregular bleeding — these are all symptoms widely recognized as inconveniences associated with being on birth control. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 16% of women in the United States aged 15-44 are currently on the birth control pill, and another 8% are currently using long-acting […]

Once you’ve lost a child, your life is forever changed. Excitement turns to grief and plans for a baby’s homecoming are abandoned as we struggle to find ways to honor a child lost too soon instead. One of my biggest struggles as a mom has been learning how to openly acknowledge my miscarried babies and […]

A beautiful book about the historical figure Saint Nicholas, whose kindness and generosity inspires the tradition of giving Christmas gifts. Reading Level: Ages 4-12. Read aloud time: About 4-5 minutes. Length: 32 pages. About the Author: Julie Stiegemeyer has authored more than twenty books for children. She has also written for magazines, newspapers, and devotional […]

The Galleria is a great place for indoor toddler play, and window shopping for mom, at the same time. Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240 The Children’s Play Place at the Galleria Mall is a cute, fun play area on the third floor of the mall, next to Nordstrom. There is a lot of […]

My mother likes to tell the story that in kindergarten, I was so shy for the first half of the year my teacher could only ask me questions that I could answer with a shake or nod of the head. Now, she says I am her most social child. Well, I don’t know about that, […]