Ages + Stages

Motherhood is a series of starts and stops, of holding close and letting go. Certain milestones have a way of solidifying these truths in my heart as my children get older, and sending a child to kindergarten is certainly...

Just like that, summer is over and it’s time to get back into the rhythm of early mornings, packing lunches, homework, endless activities, and lest we forget—ARD meetings. If you're a special needs mama, this one is for you. ARD...

The 2021–2022 school year was my first year homeschooling my 5-, 7-, and 9-year-old girls. It was a beautiful disaster. I wanted to quit the journey at least once a day, if not more. But then I would see...

It's a funny thing, your kids growing up. People tell you from the start how fast it goes. But when your two-week-old is screaming and won't sleep through the night, you aren't really thinking about sending them to school someday....

Much of the work I do with lactation clients involves helping them unlearn and overcome breastfeeding myths. Our society has lost the art of breastfeeding. Unfortunately, breastfeeding myths and misinformation have filled in that gap. Let's debunk some of...

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! You will probably see breastfeeding content from all around the world Aug 1–7. This year, Dallas Moms wants you to know where you can go for breastfeeding support. There is no doubt that breastfeeding is a...

Whether you are looking for the ideal after-school activity to get your child moving or your child is dreaming of becoming the next Margot Fonteyn or Mikhail Baryshnikov, Texas Ballet Theater has a variety of classes to meet each...

Background Our current US baby formula shortage became apparent during COVID supply chain disruption and worsened after major recalls. In reality, this manmade disaster was in the making for decades. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)...

What Happened to Our Village? We once lived in supportive villages that rallied around expectant and new mothers to impart wisdom, assume household responsibilities, care for older children, and encourage breastfeeding. Today, many mothers live in isolation in sprawling metroplexes...

Summer is here! Moms are busy planning adventures and packing bags. We’re great at planning ahead for any situation, but feeding toddlers is the epitome of unpredictable. Summer adventures require ample fuel, a.k.a., food. Meals are easier to tackle because, well,...

Ever since I learned about "the farm effect" in preventing childhood allergies and asthma (mentioned in Scandinavian-parenting book There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather), I have been passionate about exposing my toddler to every petting zoo and farm...

This post has been sponsored by the Dallas Independent School District. All opinions are 100% our own. Dallas Independent School District has some of the most outstanding neighborhood schools in Texas. Dallas has seen so much growth recently, and new...