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A Blog for Parents

5 Awesome Water Parks to Take Your Kids this Summer

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Are you tired of the summer heat? Are you looking for ways to keep your family cool this summer without breaking the bank? Did you know that there are many fun and exciting pools and splash parks in and around the CFBISD community? Here is our list of five awesome water parks and pools to take your kids to this summer in and around the Dallas area: 1. Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic … [Read more...]

5 Fourth of July Events in DFW You Won’t Want to Miss

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Who is looking for something to do on Fourth of July? Are you confused by all the festivals that you can choose from? As a family in the Dallas area, you have many events and firework displays to choose from when celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. With so much going on, it is sometimes hard to choose which event to attend. To make sure you get the most out of your Fourth of July … [Read more...]

7 Reasons Why You Should Read Books with Diverse Characters to Your Child

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All of us who love reading books to our children know that falling in love with the characters and the heart of the story of a book are essential. When my sons were toddlers in the ‘80s they loved listening to me read Goodnight Moon to them EVERY single night. The storyline was great, the child and the animal characters were endearing, but I longed to find children’s books with people of … [Read more...]

7 Holiday Hacks for the CFB Community [Updated for 2016]

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Here are seven quick holiday hacks to prepare you as school comes to a close for 2016 and the holiday season begins. Make sure to also visit our Winter Musical Page for all the great shows happening in CFBISD. 1. Top 5 Holiday Light Displays In North Texas DFW Child gives us their top 11 holiday light shows in North Texas including two that are very close to CFBISD. Addison and Farmers … [Read more...]