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FTER EIGHT YEARS OF RAISING A CHILD IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH (and growing up here
myself), I’d like to think I’m pretty savvy when it comes to places to go and things to do as a family. It recently occurred to me, however, that our family is in a bit of a rut. As my son has grown, he’s become very focused on certain interests. And I love his passion for football and how excited he gets when we play laser tag. But I want him to explore everything he possibly can, and I consider it my job as his mom to seek out a wide range of experiences for him. That’s why I’m so glad this is DFWChild’s Best for Families issue. Earlier this year, our team surveyed North Texas parents about their favorite places, activities and resources. On Page 32, you’ll find the results—and a wealth of ideas to keep your kiddos engaged and entertained for the foreseeable future. Whether it’s a party service you’ve never heard of (how about the huge truckslash-video-game-command-center that comes to your house) or a museum you haven’t visited in a while, our Best for Families honorees will supply highly memorable fun for your whole crew. The survey also identified our readers’ picks for moms and babies: favorite places to give birth, babysitting and nanny services, a sleep specialist and so on. Armed with these resources, you’ll feel more prepared and comfortable about caring for your growing family. In addition, this issue wraps up our series on how to teach kids about money (this time focusing on debit cards, bank accounts and investing, Page 9); you’ll also meet Leigh Butler, a Frisco woman who created an app some have called the “Facebook for Black moms” (Page 17). Plus, there’s DFWChild’s annual list of Mom-Approved pediatricians and family doctors (Page 26), our Special Needs section (Page 43), dude ranches to visit with your family (Page 54)—there’s a lot packed inside these pages, and I think you’ll find it all very useful. Wishing you a happy spring!
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXIS PATTERSON
ABOVE // Alexis Patterson and her son shake up their routine with a visit to Topgolf in Fort Worth.
