Parenting

Being a parent is a huge privilege and a demanding role, all tied up in one. The category of Parenting features articles to encourage and equip parents in every season and from every walk of life –from mom of teens and toddlers to working and stay-at-home moms — as well as tips, hacks, inspiration, and resources in Collin County that every parent needs to know about.

Collin County Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood.

Every article published via Collin County Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Collin County Moms.

Recently, we packed up the two kids – aged four and six months – and headed to Chicago for my aunt’s wedding. If I didn’t love my aunt so much, we would not have even attempted to make this...
The morning of the Costco Mom Hour, my son and I arrived at Costco 15 minutes before 9:00am. I thought this would leave plenty of time to grab a swag bag, which went to the first 100 people. Boy...
One of my favorite holiday traditions with our children is snuggling up on a cold evening, enjoying warm hot chocolate overloaded with marshmallows, and watching a family-friendly Christmas special on TV. This year, however, I also look forward to...
Thoughts from moms about traditions: Traditions have become a part of our family identity. They add to the happiness and security of my children. Some are less connected to holidays and more like routines and ways of life, but still bring a...
Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to connect with your kids and your community!  My family and I try to volunteer when we can throughout the year, but the holidays are always an easy time to volunteer with many opportunities...
We've all been there before: scrambling to get everything (and everyone) ready before our guests arrive, prepping food, adding finishing touches, etc.  And the kids? Running wild, because we are busy focused on our hosting duties.  Or, let's just...
When my daughter was almost a year old, a well-meaning woman at a birthday party asked me what I do. I told her that I am an attorney. "So you don't stay home with your daughter?" "No, I went back to work...
On October 17, Collin County Moms Blog launched as the 9th sister site in the City Moms Blog Network. Our site is written and run BY local moms, FOR local moms. Our team of local contributing writers (and moms) are sure...

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2025 Summer Camps for Collin County Kids

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Check out exciting day camps and Texas overnight camps in our guide below. We've rounded up the best summer camps for kids in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and beyond.