It's back to school time and I'm already anticipating the chaos of that first week. New schedule, new forms, new teachers. I've been through it before, a few times actually, so I know things will work out in the end, but I still get anxious about all the changes that inevitably result from school starting back each year. I remember the difficult adjustment the first year well, and hope to help others cope more easily by sharing some of my observations and ...
It's easy to understand why parents are stressed in today's fast paced world. Many of us are frazzled trying to juggle schedules, meals, homework and more, intent on providing our children with opportunities to succeed. At the same time, we work to achieve in our jobs and relationships as well. Some of us turn to yoga to destress which works well for many people. I've tried it, but for me, it's too slow. I make the effort to squeeze a class into my schedul...
I loved going to the library as a kid.
It was an adventure - a quiet one, but still an adventure. I spent hours leisurely looking through the shelves for interesting stories until I found a few special ones to bring home. My mom was very patient and encouraged me to take my time making my selections. These books transported me to all sorts of interesting places and introduced me to a wide variety of people. I remember feeling very grown up wh...
Memories of when I would "go outside and play"
As a kid I was allowed to roam the neighborhood on my own by either foot or bicycle at a relatively early age. We did not have the safety net of gps tracking devices or cell phones. We had a limited area we were allowed to cover and we respected the rules. And we didn't wear helmets, though I admit requiring gear to protect your head makes good sense for both kids and adults.
Most of the time, we played...
My son is very quiet and reserved. He hangs back to observe the other kids before joining in - and even then often chooses not to participate. He is easily embarrassed and tends to overthink things. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, you, like me, might have an introverted child who finds making friends difficult.
I don't worry about my son as he is a great kid, very introspective and creative, and I'm confident he will find his way. And kids don't...
This is such a fun, cute and slightly healthy snack for kids this Valentine Month of love! This is such a fun after school snack to make this week…or if you are planning a class party or Valentine party for kids, they will love these!
Do you need a quick and healthy Valentine’s Day treat to send with your kids to school? Try making these heart man snacks with your kids!
All you’ll need is toothpicks, fresh strawberries, candy eyes, pretzel sticks, mi...
As the demand for fresh produce grows, many Dallas-area farms are stepping up to provide fun “pick your own” experiences for the entire family. Here are a few of our favorites.
Storm Farms
Strawberries (generally May through the first week of June)
3010 South Bowen Road, Arlington
817-602-0668
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Pure Land Farm
A variety of organic produce such as blackberries, carrots, lettuce, kale, tomatoes and herbs depending on the season
7505 County
I am one of those moms who in early May starts excitedly counting down the days until school breaks for the summer.
Ahhh...summer vacation...I envision a more relaxed schedule, longer days, and later bedtimes. Who else looks forward to freedom from the chaos of homework, school projects and after school activities?
Then...before I know it, school’s out and summer arrives. Each year I truly believe the summer will be leisurely and full of light and lov
Firstborns and only children tend to carry a burdensome load: perfectionism.
My firstborn cried out of frustration in elementary school many times unable to immediately master a skill. I noticed he changed dramatically as he grew older and became seemingly lazy and unmotivated; it took us awhile to understand he was still a perfectionist, but gave up even trying because it hurt too much to fail. We did not take any responsibility for the problem as in our
Do you need an occasional night out without kids to refresh and recharge? A time to nurture your adult relationships? I think we all do. But is it in your budget? Sitters are expensive, which means going out even for a casual night on the town can be costly. The expenses add up quickly when you add the cost of your meal or activity to the babysitting fees. Even so, it may be worth it to you to have an adult evening once in awhile. Once you make the decisi...
