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See La Fete from Lone Star Circus

Lone Star Circus Celebrates 10th Anniversary with All-New Holiday Show La Fête

Presented by Dallas Children’s Theater December 27, 2016 – January 1, 2017

A circus is certainly one of the greatest celebrations ever and Dallas’ very own Lone Star Circus is inviting you to join them for an all-new show that will both celebrate their tenth birthday AND ring in the New Year in style. That’s right – it’s a party (La Fête); it’s an amazing show filled with circus acts from around the world that are making their first appearance ever here in Dallas!

The Real Message of the Holiday Season

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just the holiday season, I can’t help wondering if our fast-paced lives are causing kids and parents alike to lose the focus and…

Edible Traditions: Cupcake Menorah

How to Make a Cupcake Menorah

Here’s a great way to get the kids involved in special family traditions and have a fun Hanukkah dessert for your table.

How to Survive Holiday Family Gatherings

5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People at Holiday Family Gatherings

The table is set with your holiday dishes and best silver, and the smell of the cooking turkey is wafting throughout the house. Fresh pine garland is draped just so over the hutch and bookcases, the Christmas tree is dripping with twinkling lights and memento ornaments, while packages are strewn under the tree waiting to be opened. You look around one more time checking to make sure everything is set, and then the doorbell rings. The first of many family members has arrived.

Tips on Helping Kids Get Through Divorce During the Holidays

How to Help Kids Get Through Divorce During the Holidays

For those going through a divorce, the holiday season can be very difficult and painful, particularly for children. As a parent, there are several things you can do to help smooth the holidays for your children. Here are a few ideas:

How to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies

6 Ways To Get Kids to Eat Vegetables

Everyone knows that veggies are good for you, but how do you teach kids to actually LIKE the stuff? Well, it is possible. Here are a few pointers.

Seven Simple Ways to Teach Your Children Gratitude

Teaching Kids About Gratitude

Gratitude is more than an attitude. Recent studies show that grateful people are happier, more resilient, and less depressed. They also have higher self-esteem and better relationships. These results prove that gratitude is more than polite manners and positive thinking. It is a way of life, and a wonderful legacy to leave our children.