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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 article 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.

Taming the Control Monster

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When I was in college, Friends was at the height of its popularity. Every Thursday night, my roommates and I would watch Friends and there was this one scene where Monica washed all of the cars on her street because they were...

The Santa Question

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Let me go ahead and preface this by saying I'm not the Church Lady from Saturday Night Live who thinks Santa is basically Satan. In fact, we're pretty fond of the jolly old fellow around our house. We just don't,...

Kids Can Volunteer, Too!

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As I mentioned in a previous post, we can cultivate compassion within our children by providing frequent opportunities for outreach and service. Generally, kids enjoy being helpful and doing something for others. Sometimes, though, knowing where to start can...
When I was a brand new mom I heard all kinds of crazy things from well-meaning people. Every time a stranger responded to my crying child ("well, somebody's not happy") or commented on the fullness of my hands, I would...

Dear Son, I Miss Enjoying You

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My keyboard is drenched in tears. Each key sopping with disappointment and exhaustion. My eyes are red and hot. As I type this, we are just hours past the meltdown of my career as your mother. Motherhood is full of peaks...
This vehicle is a mommy Swiss army knife. I have compartments of all sizes to store (or hide) anything I could possibly want. It even has a compartment that cools beverages, which, by the way, can find their homes in any one of 15 cup holders!
Wait! I wave my hands in a panic. Why are you talking to each other like that?! My eyes bulge in shock and surprise. I was so confident their shared bloodline would unite them stronger than the Spartans. Hello??!! Didn’t you read the words on the wall of my womb when you were in there? It said, “Love. one. another.” In other words, chill out! Share! Be nice!

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8 Tips for Making a DFW Family Staycation Smooth Sailing

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You have our permission to build a fort, have a pillow fight, even play with your (room service) food on your next family staycation in DFW.