Parenting

Being a parent is a huge privilege and a demanding role, all tied up in one. The category of Parenting features articles to encourage and equip parents in every season and from every walk of life –from mom of teens and toddlers to working and stay-at-home moms — as well as tips, hacks, inspiration, and resources in Collin County that every parent needs to know about.

Collin County Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood.

Every article published via Collin County Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Collin County Moms.

We were sitting in the car in the drive-through line. One kid was telling a story, the other was rummaging around to make space for his drink in the cupholder. The phone rang. I didn’t even look to see...
I think we've all had our fair share of "lessons" that 2020 has taught us, whether we wanted them or not. While I've had plenty of serious realizations myself, I've also discovered quite a few on the ridiculous side....
Choosing a childcare program for your child isn't an easy decision. The emotional mental load can be taxing. New and seasoned parents alike face the same dilemma. Your child will be spending a large majority of their time at...
If you're a mom of school-aged kids like me, we've got one major thing on our mind: How is my kid going to catch up after being out of school for so long? In a recent study, it was predicted...
If you've been anywhere near social media the last few weeks, you've likely seen the hashtag #savethechildren trending. It seems to be the latest social justice movement picked up by celebrities, bloggers, and businesses alike to unify us on...
There are a lot of heavy issues facing our world right now, and many parents are looking for ways to teach their children about these topics. I've found that teaching my children about the power of their voice and...
When I was a child, I thought love was a noun.  It was abstract and somewhat nebulous. A feeling. It’s what all the characters in my childhood movies sought and found. I based a lot of my expectations of dating and...
Talking to Your Kids about Racism These words carry such a weight. They can’t be ignored. The outcomes of allowing racial injustice to build unresolved is being played out currently on the front pages of our newspapers and on our...

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We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?