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Parenting

Being a parent is a huge privilege and a demanding role, all tied up in one. The category of Parenting features articles to encourage and equip parents in every season and from every walk of life –from mom of teens and toddlers to working and stay-at-home moms — as well as tips, hacks, inspiration, and resources in Fort Worth that every parent needs to know about.  

Fort Worth Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood. 

Every blog post published via Fort Worth Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Fort Worth Moms.

There seems to be a negative stigma associated with being an "only child." They grow up without live-in playmates, or they are more self-centered because they don't learn to share parent attention with a sibling
I was so aware of my father’s wrong behaviors that I tried to do the opposite. Every decision, every second of fatherhood, I told myself to do the opposite of what my dad used to do or say.
Here are 10 things that help me remain present for my child while still allowing myself the space I need to grieve.
Where will baby sleep? It is not a question that gets much of a second though in our society, as most parents will automatically put their baby in a crib in the nursery. However, there are other places that...

Parenting Through Pain

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My toddler has learned to scream. He screams when he is happy. He screams when he is sad. He screams when he is angry. He screams when I won't allow him to throw my iPhone across the room or...
On the eve of introducing solid foods to my youngest (who I thought would be my last baby), I found myself surprisingly weepy. For a couple of days, every time I sat down to nurse her, I would cry....
Every day I do my best to simultaneously help my kids grow up to be self-sufficient individuals, encourage them to enjoy their childhood, and to simply be in the moment of and spend quality time with them. Strange as it may seem, a necessary trip to the grocery store allows me to do all of those things at once, and that's significantly more than anything Amazon could deliver or Wal-Mart could bring to my car. 

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7 Bike Shops in Tarrant County

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Need a tune up, flat tire fix, wheel alignment, brake repair, or a bike itself? Visit these family-friendly bike shops in Tarrant County.