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full bloom
by DFWChild
THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER, the temperatures are getting warmer and the wildflowers are blooming. Hello spring in Texas!
If you’re feeling a little pep in your step these days, you’re not alone—sunshine can be a real mood booster. And from now until late June, we’ll have more and more of it each day, making this the perfect time to cure any cabin fever and get out and about with the kids. And there are plenty of opportunities for that—from farms and festivals where springtime blooms take center stage to boat tours and outdoor street fairs. The Playbook, on page 51, is brimming with ways to welcome this season with your family.
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This time of year also offers so many reasons to celebrate. Easter, Passover, Earth Day and Memorial Day are all on the horizon. And of course, Mother’s Day is in there, too. We hope you take some time to celebrate yourself when May 14 rolls around—whether that means an all-out family adventure or doing absolutely nothing.
But in this issue, we take a look at some lesser-known observances this time of year. Infertility Awareness Week is the last week of April. You may be surprised to know that infertility effects many couples who are already parents—an estimated 3 million women in the U.S. struggle with secondary infertility. And it’s more painful than one might think. We explore the unique emotions that come with struggling to conceive again on page 9.
And May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Food allergies are staggeringly on the rise among youth; if you’re not impacted directly, chances are you know someone is. Statistically, two kids in every class have a food allergy. On page 31, local families share what it’s like to live when food can be deadly, and experts offer guidance and the latest on up-and-coming treatments.
Finally, we reveal the winners of our Best for Families 2023. You’ll want to refer to the list if you’re having a baby, planning a birthday party, looking for childcare—basically being a parent. The BFF list, as we like to call it, is a nod to the very best our community has to offer and, we hope, a go-to guide for raising your family in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Cheers to spring!
