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.

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...
I was born and raised in the United States and was an ABC (American Born Chinese). I did ballet, played soccer and had sleepovers just like every other kid I knew. Just by looking at my house you would...
Meeting new moms can be hard. Meet 20 new moms all from different cities and circles can be incredibly hard (and even a little awkward)! But with the help of California Pizza Kitchen, the new Collin County Moms Blog contributors...
  Life is busy. (And I only have 2 kids) Being the mom, I am in charge of a lot! One of the jobs that I am tasked with is being the calendar scheduler . It’s not my favorite job,...

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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.