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.

"SIT... STOP... STAY." Nope, we did not adopt a Border Collie. These particular words are thrown around A LOT during my day. But do you know who’s on the receiving end of them the most of the time?  Not my 2 year...
If you're a new mom, chances are you've seen the signs for Montessori education, but might be unfamiliar with what this means or how it differs from traditional preschool. Wikipedia does a great job of explaining it's characteristics, but essentially...
Who’s excited that fall is here?  Well, sort-of "here".  I mean, eventually it WILL turn cold outside which means we get to rock our blanket scarves while sipping on our yummy coffee in a seasonally themed cup.  And for...
It's no surprise that raising little humans is hard work.  But how do you raise children with an attitude of gratitude?   I'm reluctant to admit this, but here goes: I was a spoiled, entitled "only child" up until middle-school age. My parents...
Recently, our gang took a trip to the always exciting State Fair of Texas. We ate our weight in corn dogs (I'm looking At you Fletcher's!) and enjoyed over-priced games and rides galore. I don't usually love going places where I...
I look at my babies who do not appear to change day to day as we wake up, change diaper, eat, play, nap, play, watch Mickey, play, eat, bathe, snuggle, read, pray, sleep. Yet every morning when I unzip...
I remember the very first time on October 8, 2014.  I was in love, yet scared, and I was overwhelmed with emotions, and frustrated as each minute passed.  I was in so much physical pain following my unexpected c-section at...
Count on America to kick off the holiday season by having kids fill pillowcases full of sugary candy. As my daughter is now two and "cookie" is one of her favorite words I'm all about finding ways to carefully...

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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.