Dallas Parenting Examiner

Thanksgiving Traditions 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:43 -0700

Last year I asked my friends, family and readers to send me their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. The response was enormous and each article was well received. I've reviewed all of the suggestions from last year and picked the top five,...

Fun family events in DFW this weekend

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:01 -0700

Friday, 10/30Silent Films under the Stars(through Fri, Oct 30)Visitors can bring blankets and picnics, and enjoy a silent film double-feature under the stars: Jekyll & Hyde and Nosferatu...Location: Heritage Farmstead MuseumCost: $2Ages...

Pregnancy and swine flu

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:48:39 -0700

While pregnant women are not more susceptible to the infamous H1N1 influenza virus, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say once pregnant women are infected, they run a higher risk of having complications. Pregnant wom...

Swine Flu guide for parents

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:44:45 -0700

All About the VaccineThe vaccine is expected to be available in mid-October. Encouraging early clinical trials indicate that the shot offers effective protection from H1N1, and that one dose might be all it takes for adults and kids ages 9 to 18. Kid...

Tylenol recalls some Infants' and Children's Tylenol

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:14:01 -0700

The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling some lots of Infants' and Children's Tylenol as a precaution.The recall covers batches of children's Tylenol and infant drops made between April and June 2008. (Click here to read a full list of the rec...

Second Annual National Gordie Day

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:43:56 -0700

Tomorrow, thousands of high school and college students from around the world will mark the Second Annual National Gordie Day. It is named in honor of Lynn Gordon Bailey, Jr., of Dallas. Five years ago, while participating in a college haz...

Staying safe at the State Fair of Texas

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:19:27 -0700

Attractions at the State Fair of Texas have been free of serious injury for thirteen years. There have been no fatalities since 1983. All rides are inspected several times a year. The 2009 midway will feature 70 rides ranging from ta...

Remember typewriters? Now DFW students are using netbooks.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:38:43 -0700

As much as I try to deny it, I guess I am definitely getting old. When I was in high school( in the early 90's), I took two years of typing. On a typewriter. We were also allowed to take computer courses, but the two were very ...

Local 'Just Between Friends' children's clothing consignment events

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:54:14 -0700

Even though the recession is "likely" over, most parents are still trying to save money any way that they can. I received a wonderful link today which directed me to the "Just Between Friends" (JBF for short)website. JBF hos...

DFW area schools receive Blue Ribbon Awards

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:29:53 -0700

The U.S. Department of Education awards the Blue Ribbon Awards to public and private schools that excel or make dramatic improvements in the face of poverty and other challenges. This year Texas schools received 26 of the 314 awards, with ...

Vaccine news and updates September 23, 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:57:03 -0700

Regular Flu Vaccine UpdateThe Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services are now offering regular flu vaccinations.Where: 2377 North Stemmons FreewayWhen: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wednesdays, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; no ...

'Great Pumpkin Festival 2009' at the Dallas Arboretum

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:30:15 -0700

'Great Pumpkin Festival 2009' at the Dallas ArboretumSeptember 19th - November 1stDallas Arboretum8525 Garland RoadDallas, TXDaily 9:00 am - 5:00 pmBeautiful flowers, artisans, live entertainment, tasty treats and a giant pumpkin house.Admission is $...

John Grogan in Dallas to autograph children's book

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:28:58 -0700

John Grogan in Dallas to autograph children's book

On September 18th, John Grogan will be at Borders on Preston @ Royal to autograph his book, "Marley Goes to School".

For more information, please call Borders at 214-363-1977

Fun, fall events for the entire family - September 19th

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:27:48 -0700

Firefighters Benefit Festival September 19th 3:00 pm - 7:00 pmStandridge Stadium1330 W. Valwood ParkwayCarrollton, TexasFun for your whole family, with games, fun relays, good food, and a chance for kids of all ages to pretend to be firefighters...

23rd Annual Grapefest in Grapevine, Texas

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:04:49 -0700

Make your way to historic Grapevine and uncork the fun for the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Wine lovers and connoisseurs from across the nation will sample award-winning Texas wines at the 23rd Annual GrapeFest on September 17, 18, 19 and ...

Addison Oktoberfest 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Addison Oktoberfest 2009 September 17 - 20, 2009More than 60,000 fans of polka, German food and Spaten Bier will gather in Addison’s spectacular AddisonCircle Park for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, children’s enterta...

30th Annual Plano Balloon Festival

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:52:00 -0700

The 30th Annual Plano Balloon Festival is almost here! Take your entire family to Plano's Oak Point Park, located at 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, on September 18th - September 20th. There will be be a Kids Fun Zone with crafts, a ro...

'Nine-Eleven' is upon us

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:00:37 -0700

You might ask "nine-eleven??" I simply wrote it that way to distinguish it from all of the other activities taking place tomorrow. More than just the day after the tenth and the day before the twelfth, September 11th, is a ...

Fight the flu with your own 'combat kit'

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:20:39 -0700

-->"Moms Out Loud" (www.momsoutloud.com) have come through again with this wonderful article with advice on how to build your own "flu combat kit".The “Swine Flu Combat Kit”, which can be assembled for just under $20 d...

A story every mom should read...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:42:28 -0700

While I haven't completely "let myself go" since having a child, I have greatly reduced the time I spend on myself as far as clothes, makeup, hair, etc. Before baby, I had long hair, worked in a professional setting, so therefore, spe...