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from baby to braces

ABOVE // Amanda Collins Bernier with her two sons during the sleepless newborn days. I ’LL NEVER FORGET THE FIRST ARGUMENT my husband and I had as new parents. We hadn’t even left the hospital yet. I couldn’t believe he could do this to me. The crime? He fell asleep. To a deliriously tired new mom who hadn’t slept in days, his shuteye felt unforgivable. Then, as my sleeplessness wore on for weeks, his every snore felt like a betrayal. Subscribe to our It’s no secret that babies aren’t usually the best sleepers, and

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Let us know what’s on your mind. editorial@dfwchild.com From baby to braces, this issue also dives into topics for those parents well beyond in the infant years, and everyone in between. From tips for taming your inner perfectionist (page 9), to decoding the hidden meaning in your children’s artwork (page 20), and our annual guide to Mom-Approved dentists and orthodontists in the DFW area (page 26), you’ll find these pages packed with information to help you through the many phases and facets of parenthood. And as fall officially settles in, the Playbook, starting on page 59, features plenty of ways to soak in the season before the hustle of holidays arrives (yes, it’s right around the corner!). Embrace autumn’s spooky vibes by taking the kids bat-watching, or make their royal dreams come true with a tour of one of Texas’s reallife castles. Of course, it’s also the season of fairs, festivals and fall celebrations—and we’ve got it all covered. I hope this issue helps you make the most of this autumn in DFW in with your family—whether that’s getting out for some family fun, or staying in to catch up on some much-needed shuteye.

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