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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.

The last thing I want for any of my children is to deal with the worry and anxiety that I know too well. I know what it's like to deal with this struggle, and I wanted to make sure we did everything in our power to give our son the tools he would need to handle it for the rest of his life.
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It’s Okay to Be an Only

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Dear Son, You will probably be an only child. Your father and I never intended for this to happen, but there are things in life that you cannot control. You don't realize you are an only child right now, but...
Looking for reliable childcare in the Fort Worth area? We've done the research for you and compiled a list of Tarrant County area childcare options to find what is just right for your family's needs.
I have forced myself to smile when I didn’t want to, and I have even told my daughters to smile in public if they were sad. The wording on this mask opened a conversation that I didn’t realize needed to happen.
Happy Black Woman in Purple

The Stay-at-Home Extrovert

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I love people. Plain and simple. I'm a classic extrovert. When I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to stay at home with my little guy, but thoughts of being alone as an extrovert began to plague...
A family lounges on the couch at home in comfortable clothes.

The Joy of No Plans

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Here's it is: Your permission to politely decline plans to spend time with your family. Once I fully leaned into this, I felt us all relax a little.
Dear Moms, Recently, I read two blog posts shared by the Huffington Post: (1) "Dear Daughter, Here's Why I Work" and (2) a responsive piece, "Dear Daughter, Here's Why I Don't Work." The posts were exactly what you would expect based...

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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.