Holiday Fun in Dallas Fort Worth

When you have young children it is such a special time of year to do holiday related things such as "Breakfast with Santa," holiday parades and all those other fun things that only come once a year. We have many fond memories of doing these things. Kids grow up so fast so cherish this time with them. Before you know it they won't believe in Santa!

While you're out having fun during the holidays, remember, you can mix some education into it too. We're not talking about having an entire science lesson or anything like that!  It can be things as simple as counting the number of gum drops you use to make a gingerbread house to reinforce math concepts. Or reciting the names of Santa's reindeer to build memory.

Many of you parents may already be doing things like this. If you are, we are proud of you. If you're not, we can help you.  

Either way, we have a great stocking stuffer idea this year.  Treat yourself, parents, or have your parents buy it for you - to our "edu-tainment" guide to Dallas Fort Worth, Kidding Around Town.

Kidding Around Town is filled with tips, 100s of locations and fun-to-do activities that enable you to connect with your kids; all the while learning and having fun. 

More than a listing of local attractions, Kidding Around Town provides inspiration for creative outings as well as detailed, location specific guidance on how to engage children in different age groups (from one to six and beyond) in order to maximize the impact. 


What better gift this year than giving the gift of education to your children (or grandchildren). 

For more information on this fun book or to order, CLICK HERE.

The kids will be out of school for two weeks so what better time to start using this book and keep the kids occupied with kids activities at some of your favorite places in Dallas Fort Worth and some you've never heard of?

If you order in the month of December we have TWO BONUS items for you. First, we are including our Free

ebook on Holiday Fun in Dallas Fort Worth. This book is formatted just like Kidding Around Town with age-appropriate fun-to-do activities specific to the holidays.

And to top it off, we have exclusive coupons from some of the places in the book to help with your holiday budget.

For more information on this fun book or to order, CLICK HERE.

Enjoy your holiday fun in Dallas Fort Worth!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Tips

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Tips

Now that Fall is here, many schools take field trips to local pumpkin patches.  As a parent, I’m appreciative that they do because these days kids think milk comes from refrigerators and vegetables are grown in produce aisles. 

Going to the pumpkin patch isn’t just about choosing, picking, buying and carving your pumpkin — it’s about exploring and learning about the world around you, seeing how things work, how they grow.  Use a school field trip or your own as an opportunity to teach kids about the "real world" of pumpkins, growing cycles, harvesting etc when they can see it, feel it and experience it first hand.

Things to do with Preschoolers

10 Things to do with Preschoolers

With school getting back into session, it’s time to focus on filling your days with your preschooler.  If your preschooler is going to preschool or Mother’s Day Out or a baby sitter for a few days a week, then it’s up to you to fill your time with your child on the days they’re not somewhere else.

Kids grow up so quickly - although sometimes it doesn’t seem like it!  As a parent you want to cherish this time with your little one because before you know it, they’re at school full time and you don’t get to see them all day.

Especially with your child at preschool or Mother’s Day Out busy learning for a few days, you might want to spend your “off” days doing something pure fun or make learning a fun experience.  Treat your little ones to the simple pleasures in life and you will be rewarded too as you see the look of joy and wonder on their face.

Every mom needs their “go-to” list of things to do with their preschooler.  To give you a head start, we’ve composed a handy list of 10 Things to do with Preschoolers.

Learning Fun at Playgrounds

Since it’s summer you might be visiting the pool more than the playground, but they’re still an option early in the day. Heck, in Texas playgrounds are a year round activity, at least in our book.

Luckily for us we have tons of city parks in our area, each one offering something different making it fun to explore a new one every time you go.  Many neighborhoods are also keeping families in mind by providing a playground.

While in our book, Kidding Around Town, we emphasize mental activities, physical ones are good also to keep our bodies strong and healthy.   And it never hurts to combine some physical and mental learning while at playgrounds.

Here’s what kids can learn at Playgrounds.

Kids Can Learn at Water Parks

Kids Can Learn at Water Parks

Summer is here! We all know how hot Texas is during summer. The best way to cool off is in the water. If you have a pool at home, that's great.  But for a variety, a trip to the water park during summer is always fun. 

Kids can learn at water parks (or pools or splash pads)!  We're all about having fun, but while you're there it never hurts to sneak in some education. If you have season passes to a water park, or even just a day trip there, doing a little teaching over the summer can help make it more interesting. 

Plus, research shows the more you engage your child's brain with activities and questions, they will grow up to be a smarter adult. And what parent doesn't want to give their kids a headstart in life? 

What can kids learn at a water park you ask?

Making Museums Fun

Take the "stuffiness" out of museums by making your next trip more enjoyable.

Not everyone likes museums and we certainly understand that.  Museums don't have to be boring and stuffy. You can make them more enjoyable for you and the kids.  Luckily living in a large metropolitan area we have plenty of museums to choose from.

Here's my Top 5 Tips for Making Museums Fun:

Wish you Were Born Rich?

Even if you weren't born rich, you can help your children become rich (and you too). And here's how.

Do you ever watch that show, "Through the Wormhole" hosted by Morgan Freeman?  I'm a science geek at heart so I enjoy watching that show.

Recently an episode aired discussing if genetics play a role in whether we become rich or poor as we grow up.  And guess what they found out? Yes (with a qualifier of course).

What they found was that for people born into lower economic status (not much money) our environment plays a larger role than genetics. For those born into higher economic status (where money isn't an issue), genetics plays a larger role in determining their financial outcome later in life. (If you missed this episode, you can watch it on itunes.)

And do you know why they came to that conclusion?