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Paying It Forward

Shelly Rosenberg talks happy hour dates, self-care, life lessons and how she’s giving back

INTERVIEW KELLY WOOLEY

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HER ADVICE FOR OTHER MOMS

REALIZE THAT YOUR CHILD’S DIAGNOSIS DOESN’T DEFINE THEM. EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, AND IT’S YOUR JOB AS THEIR PARENTS TO DO WHAT’S BEST FOR THEM.

“You’ll be faced with people who judge and question your decisions, but you’re the one who knows your child best.”

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HER FAVORITE PHILANTHROPIES

The Ashford Rise School of Dallas, an inclusive early childhood program for ages 6 months to 6 years // ymcadallas.org/riseschool Dwell with Dignity, which designs complete home interiors for families escaping homelessness or poverty // dwellwithdignity.org Beyond Capital, a nonprofit investment fund that supports social enterprises in India and East Africa // beyondcapitalfund.org Catalyst Resources International, which partners with Guatemalan pastors and foreign mission teams to meet the needs of people in Guatemala // catalystresources.net

“We’ve perfected the art of the happy hour date. Dive Coastal Cuisine and Hudson House are a couple of our favorites.” DIVE COASTAL CUISINE // 3404 Rankin St., Dallas; divecoastal.com HUDSON HOUSE // 4933 Belt Line Road, Addison; 4448 Lovers Lane, Dallas; hudsonhousehp.com 5 HER FORMULA FOR MAKING TIME WITH HER SPOUSE

“YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BUT NOT ALWAYS AT THE SAME TIME. THERE ARE MANY CHAPTERS IN LIFE, EACH FILLED WITH THEIR OWN LIFE LESSONS. SET YOUR GOALS AND YOU WILL GET THERE, ONE DAY!” 3 HER BEST CAREER ADVICE

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HER SELF-CARE ROUTINE

“About once a week I go to Foot Therapy for a relaxing massage. It’s not fancy, but I love it!” FOOT THERAPY // 10910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 250, Dallas

free, fun, and reimagined!

Sensory Explorations Saturday, April 25 10 a.m.–noon A program for children of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families.

For details or to be notified when registration opens up, email education@cartermuseum.org

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