http://www.examiner.com/dallas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:46 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-14179-Dallas-Parenting-Tweens-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Tween-Thanksgiving--Turkey-Trivia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Setting the Thanksgiving Dinner Table is almost as important as the food that will be served.  Your tween can help make the dinner table a teaching moment for young and old alike by making these turkey trivia place setting cards from Martha Stewart... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:33:58 GMT Gayle Nix-Jackson - Dallas Parenting Tweens Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14179-Dallas-Parenting-Tweens-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Tween-Thanksgiving--Turkey-Trivia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-3570-Dallas-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Becoming-a-statistic-When-the-swine-flu-strikes-your-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting The swine flu (or H1N1) is here in North Texas, and making the rounds. I know this personally, having had the illness and then having nursed my seven-month-old baby and asthmatic husband as they suffered through it.   There are a few... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:50:42 GMT Liz Edelbrock - Dallas Early Childhood Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3570-Dallas-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Becoming-a-statistic-When-the-swine-flu-strikes-your-home?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-12683-Dallas-Child-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Santas-Village-in-Richardson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Families looking for free holiday events should head to Richardson for Santa's Village. With 16 lighted and decorated dwellings including Santa's house, the village is easily visible and accessible from Central Expressway. Besides the lap-sit... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:04:42 GMT Michelle Barbee - Dallas Child Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12683-Dallas-Child-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Santas-Village-in-Richardson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-1729-Dallas-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-Traditions-2009?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting 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,... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06:43 GMT Christy Coffman - Dallas Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1729-Dallas-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-Traditions-2009?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-16796-Irving-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d20-All-I-want-for-Christmas-is-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting As children around the world are getting ready to write their Christmas wish lists for this year, Santa Claus is starting to pen one his own self. The top thing on Santa's list? The H1N1 vaccine. Thousands of jolly men and women portray the iconic Mr.and... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:59 GMT Lynley Phillips - Irving Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16796-Irving-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d20-All-I-want-for-Christmas-is-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-2618-Dallas-Fatherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Jump-on-Holiday-shopping?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but KVIL is playing Christmas music already and that makes me sooper dooper happy.  I don't actually understand it... actually.  I'm very pro-holiday this year.  Something about my... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:45 GMT Philip Leaf - Dallas Fatherhood Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2618-Dallas-Fatherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Jump-on-Holiday-shopping?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-30003-Grand-Prairie-Grandparenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Grandparenting-101-Staying-in-sync-with-the-parents?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting One of the challenges of being a good grandparent is to stay in sync with the parents of your grandchild.  Being respectful of their family's culture and rules helps ease the transition for your grandchildren and keeps everyone in harmony. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:56 GMT Barbara DeGrande - Grand Prairie Grandparenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30003-Grand-Prairie-Grandparenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Grandparenting-101-Staying-in-sync-with-the-parents?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-27158-Grand-Prairie-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-The-Blind-Side-set-to-release--November-20th-for-National-Adoption-Day-with-trailer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Sandra Bullock's latest movie is not a romantic comedy.  It is not her typical "quirky cute girl meets boy" fare, but something much more meaningful.  The Blind Side, based on the true story of  Michael Oher, shows the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:58 GMT Candi Summers - Grand Prairie Autism & Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27158-Grand-Prairie-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-The-Blind-Side-set-to-release--November-20th-for-National-Adoption-Day-with-trailer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-27262-Denison-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Weekly-literary-pick-Llama-Llama-Red-Pajamas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Today kicks off the beginning of a new series of articles here on the Denison Early Childhood Examiner site.  Every Wednesday, a new children's book will be picked as the winner.  Please feel free to email any personal favorites to the... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:25:34 GMT Camie Hall - Denison Early Childhood Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27262-Denison-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Weekly-literary-pick-Llama-Llama-Red-Pajamas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-2795-Dallas-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Speech-tip-101-Get-your-kids-gobbling-up-new-words-at-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Make a handprint turkey with simple craft supplies and help your kids work on the Thanksgiving vocabulary, such as gobble, feathers, thankful, pilgrim. Julie Liberman, owner of North Texas' Speech TX, gives this craft advice to work on your... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:49:22 GMT Sharisa Lewis - Dallas Autism & Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2795-Dallas-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Speech-tip-101-Get-your-kids-gobbling-up-new-words-at-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-17226-Dallas-Infertility--Miscarriage-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Class-registration-open-for-Surviving-the-Hellidays--Infertile-Style?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Crying about infertility is so 2009. "Surviving the Hellidays - Infertile Style." class registration is now open! The sponsors will be donating a portion of the class fee to the Cade Foundation, which is the only national... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:41:20 GMT Michele Kennon - Dallas Infertility & Miscarriage Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17226-Dallas-Infertility--Miscarriage-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Class-registration-open-for-Surviving-the-Hellidays--Infertile-Style?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-20775-Dallas-Parenting-Boys-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Sick-of-Christmas-Yet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Now that Halloween is over our thoughts turn to Christmas. No, wait a minute, isn’t there something else going on before December 25? Oh yes, I do seem to remember something about people with buckles on their shoes, Indians and green... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:56:56 GMT Linda Marie Ford - Dallas Parenting Boys Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20775-Dallas-Parenting-Boys-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Sick-of-Christmas-Yet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-20547-Dallas-New-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Online-steals-for-baby-and-kid-gear?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting With Christmas and holidays around the corner, many of us are seeking out gift ideas for Baby and Kid--both our own, and for our friends and family.  Many sites are popping up with the deal-a-day strategy, the objective being one item... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:21:58 GMT Daltrey Srimushnam - Dallas New Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20547-Dallas-New-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Online-steals-for-baby-and-kid-gear?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-23299-Dallas-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Social-acceptance-in-elementary-school?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting Your child is healthy, making good grades, and seems happy.  But there is that one tiny issue bothering you.  Is she fitting in with a group of friends?  Does he get chosen quickly when it's time to partner up for a game?  Are... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:59:19 GMT Chandra Perkins - Dallas Elementary Years Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23299-Dallas-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Social-acceptance-in-elementary-school?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-24488-Dallas-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Lets-Be-Frugal--Not-Cheap?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting There has been a rush of new bloggers over the past couple of years who write about ways to save money. Some call themselves cheapskates. Some call themselves frugal. Some call themselves thrifty. Some call themselves penny pinchers. What's the... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:41:46 GMT Courtney Seaman - Dallas Frugal Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24488-Dallas-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Lets-Be-Frugal--Not-Cheap?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-22364-DeSoto-Single-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d12-NiKids-Finding-artisic-purpose-in-the-Metroplex?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting One of the biggest worries of a single parent is not knowing what activities children are involved in when left alone after school. Well, take a breath mom, the worry is over. Introducing N.I.A. Kids! "Daily I observed middle and high schoolers... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:22:44 GMT Paula Sanders - DeSoto Single Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22364-DeSoto-Single-Moms-Examiner~y2009m10d12-NiKids-Finding-artisic-purpose-in-the-Metroplex?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-18591-Dallas-Adoptive-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Sometimes-adoptions-happen-very-quickly?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting The absence of this column is not without reason.  We were asked by a birthmother to parent her child, and a month later we had that child in our arms.  The baby came a month early and we were not prepared yet, so it's been a little wild with... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:14:42 GMT Thérèse Morris - Dallas Adoptive Families Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18591-Dallas-Adoptive-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Sometimes-adoptions-happen-very-quickly?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-3908-Dallas-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Family-Movie-Night?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting It's Friday, and at our house that means movie night.  The kids love to cover the floor in pillows, pop popcorn and settle in for the night.  If, like us, you have a mix of boys and girls as well as a pretty wide age range, you know that picking... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:14:13 GMT Dori Reuscher - Dallas Family Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3908-Dallas-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Family-Movie-Night?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-15690-Dallas-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Pampering-Your-Princess?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting She's the little girl you always wanted and today is her special day.  Whether it's great grades, her birthday, or just because, celebrate her by taking advantage of some of the Dallas area hotspots that cater to delighting the hearts of little... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:20:51 GMT Kimberly Bryant - Dallas Motherhood Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15690-Dallas-Motherhood-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Pampering-Your-Princess?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-24280-Dallas-Pregnancy-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Facts-about-labor-and-delivery-doulas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting What is a doula? Derived from the Greek word for “slave”, a doula acts as a “mother tothe mother" - - and the father. Doulas assist in creating a birth plan, advocatefor your wants and needs during your pregnancy, labor anddelivery,... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:49:51 GMT Bridget Foley - Dallas Pregnancy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24280-Dallas-Pregnancy-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Facts-about-labor-and-delivery-doulas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Dallas-Family_and_Parenting