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.

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...
"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...

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A Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County :: Events, Farms,...

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Collin County Moms is proud to bring you our annual "Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County." This resource is filled with fall festivals, pumpkin patches, Halloween carnivals, and family-friendly autumn activities in and around Collin County.