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DFWChild - For Dallas / Fort Worth Parents

Parenting can be tricky. And funny, frustrating, rewarding, hard, and worth it. It connects us all, as moms and dads, who are all doing our best to raise respectable, kind tiny humans in this ever-changing world. The DFWChild podcast tells our stories (and our kids' stories) through a refreshing narrative of local moms, dads, and top industry experts as we navigate parenting life in Dallas, Fort Worth and North Texas.

  1. 08/12/2020

    Making the most of Christmas toys | Ep. 14

    As you do your Christmas shopping, we look at how you can find toys that can grow with your child as opposed to ending up sitting at the bottom of the toy bin. Busy Toddler's Susie Allison has several suggestions. You can find great gift guides for kids of all ages and lots of fun holiday events on the seasonal section of DFWChild.com

    16 min

  2. 24/11/2020

    The importance of traditions | Ep. 13

    While the holidays might look a little different during a pandemic, traditions are still important. We talk with Laura O'Reilly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in counseling, about why traditions are so important for children developing family bonds.

    12 min

  3. 09/11/2020

    Navigating the holidays during COVID | Ep. 12

    The holidays usually mean family get together, but like most things in 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic is making those plans a little complicated. We talk to Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, an infectious disease specialist at Children's Health in Plano, about what you need to consider when making your plans.

    17 min

  4. 28/10/2020

    A Glimpse into Parenting Medically Fragile Children | Ep. 11

    In this week’s Podcast, our Creative + Content Director Heather Vance Devers speaks to Amanda Lang as a supplement to our November DFW Child Magazine Feature about Medically Fragile Children. Lang a Dallas Mom, whose 6-year-old daughter Virginia has Rhett Syndrome. Rhett Syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs in one in every 10,000 female births. It leads to severe impairments that affect nearly every aspect of a child’s life: the ability to speak, walk, eat and even bre...

    28 min

  5. 14/10/2020

    Ally's Wish | Ep. 10

    When Jessica Boesmiller got a terminal cancer diagnosis she knew she wanted to start making as many memories with her family as possible, but one big wish seemed out of reach until a non-profit based in the DFW metroplex reached out and told her they wanted to grant her wish. Ally's Wish has made big dreams happen for more than 150 terminally ill moms and their families over the last six years. For more information on Ally's Wish visit https://allyswish.org.

    12 min

  6. 29/09/2020

    The importance of friendships and self care | Ep.9

    We talk with the founder of a DFW moms group about how moms can connect, the benefits of an internet support group, and it's important to also have face to face mom friends. We also hear from the author of the book Self Care for Moms about six different types of self care, and why it's important you do all of them.

    17 min

  7. 15/09/2020

    Maintaining your marriage/relationship | Ep. 8

    Your relationship with your partner is one of the most important in your life, but strong marriages don't happen by accident. They take work, particularly after kids enter the picture. On this episode of the DFW Child Podcast, Dr. Kara Shade, Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt discuss common relationship pitfalls, ways to prioritize your relationship with your partner and strategies for communicating during difficult conversations.

    22 min

  8. 02/09/2020

    What parents should know about AFM | Ep. 7

    When Elizabeth Cardone’s son woke up and suddenly couldn't walk, she was terrified. Doctors diagnosed him with Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). While AFM is rare, it's caused by a very common virus. In this week's episode, we talk with Elizabeth about her family's story and a DFW doctor who is one of the leading physicians studying this condition. We'll tell you what the signs are, and what the latest research says.

    17 min
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Parenting can be tricky. And funny, frustrating, rewarding, hard, and worth it. It connects us all, as moms and dads, who are all doing our best to raise respectable, kind tiny humans in this ever-changing world. The DFWChild podcast tells our stories (and our kids' stories) through a refreshing narrative of local moms, dads, and top industry experts as we navigate parenting life in Dallas, Fort Worth and North Texas.

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