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🪥📣 This is the last day to nominate your dentist for DFWChild's Mom-Approved Dentist status!

A great dentist, orthodontist or oral surgeon can make all the difference for a child’s smile—and for a parent’s peace of mind. Your recommendation can help other local families find a practitioner they can trust. It only takes a minute to share the provider your family relies on. Nominate your favorite(s) at the link below.

DFWChild Mom Approved Dentist survey DFWChild Mom Approved Dentist survey—find the best dentists, orthodontists and dental specialists in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Frisco has no shortage of places to satisfy your sweet tooth, but some dessert stops bring a little more to the table. These five stand out for the novelty, unexpected entertainment or sheer convenience that makes an ice cream run worth the trip.

Photo courtesy Casa del Bro Mexican Grill and Creamery

5 Frisco Spots Serving Ice Cream With Something Extra Five ice cream shops in Frisco stand out for kid-friendly extras, distinctive treats and options that make a family dessert stop more memorable.

Planning your family calendar doesn’t have to be a tall order. 🎈 Here’s what to know about these 20 fall festivals coming up across Dallas-Fort Worth, including dates, costs and the highlights worth getting excited about.

20 Fall Family Fun Festivals in DFW 2026 Welcome the fall season with these festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll find endless activities for you and the kids, from bounce houses to face painting.

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

DFWChild is looking for an experienced 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 to help local businesses connect with DFW families through branded content, email marketing, newsletters, social media and other digital campaigns.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
• Enjoys building relationships and finding new business
• Is creative, motivated and familiar with the DFW community

This is a 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with an in-person sales meeting in Dallas on Monday mornings.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁? Send a résumé and short introduction to [email protected] or share this post!

Before her first son arrived, our managing editor worried their small apartment—and the nursery she couldn’t create—meant she wasn’t giving her baby enough. In this Editor’s Note, she shares how motherhood changed her idea of what “enough” looked like.

I Thought My Baby Needed More Than I Could Give Him DFWChild’s managing editor shares how worries about space, baby gear and an imperfect nursery led to a realization: her baby needed her the most.

Choosing an adaptive sport isn’t only about the activity. Your child’s interests, the environment, the coach and the time it takes to adjust can all factor into finding the right fit. DFW experts share with us what parents can consider and what to ask before signing up.

How to Choose the Right Adaptive Sport for Your Child Learn how to choose the right adaptive sport for your child with special needs, including what to consider and what to ask before signing up.

✅ Buckle them in. ✅ Tighten the straps. ✅ Double-check the fit. But those are only part of keeping kids safe on the road. While you’re juggling kids, schedules and everything in between, the details of car seat safety can be one more thing to keep straight—but it doesn’t have to be a bumpy road.

Brush up on these key facts and figures about Texas law and best practices to help make every drive a safer one.

Car Seat Safety Facts Every Parent Should Know Learn the car seat safety facts every parent should know, including restraint stages, proper usage, and Texas law.

Becoming a parent comes with plenty of questions. In our annual DFWBaby issue, we’re here to help guide you through hard-to-navigate topics such as feeding, sleep training and maternal mental health.�

Pick up a copy at The Prego Expo in Dallas this Saturday, August 22, or tap the link for must-read stories online including:

🌟 A Mom Is Born: The changes to your brain, body and sense of self
👸🏼 Former Miss USA Sarah Rose Summers Combs on baby #2
💤 Why sleep training is not one-size-fits-all
👩🏻‍🍼 Does daycare, nanny or nanny work best for my family?
🍽️ 5 Practical tips for introducing solid foods to baby
💞 Local groups helping moms connect, share and thrive

On the cover: Soleil, age 5 ½ months, of Richardson
Photography by Nick Prendergast
Hair/makeup by Lana Adams with Kim Dawson Agency

DFWBaby 2026 Becoming a parent still comes with plenty of questions. In our annual DFWBaby issue, we’re here to help guide you through hard-to-navigate topics such as sleep training, feeding and maternal mental health.

Morning sickness is common in pregnancy, but being unable to eat, drink or get through everyday activities may signal something more serious. Here’s what to know about hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and the symptoms to look out for.

What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? Symptoms and How It Differs From Morning Sickness Learn hyperemesis gravidarum symptoms, the differences between HG and typical morning sickness, and its potential effects during pregnancy.

The wait is over! Entries for our 28th annual DFWChild Cover Search are officially open, now through Nov. 1, and we’re looking for our next cover star.

🌟 Does your child have a smile that lights up the room? A personality that can’t be missed? This is their chance to shine!

📸 Enter today for the opportunity to see your child featured on one of our 2027 DFWChild magazine covers.

Our virtual cover search is open to local kids ages 0–10 who live in DFW. To enter your child, simply complete the form and upload a recent photo. We’ll use the submitted photos to select our 2027 cover kids—and to create a special souvenir for every participant. The entry fee is $25.

Get all the details and sign up at the link. Have any questions? Email us at [email protected].

DFWChild Cover Search 2027 Registration Form Enter your child for a chance to be on one of our covers in 2027!