Tips for Backyard Camping Fun with Your Child

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Backyard Camping Fun with Kids

It’s amazing how much fun you can have with your preschooler in your own home with a little creativity. You can play games and watch movies inside or you can brave the outdoors and have a backyard camping experience. If you decide to enjoy some backyard camping, you may need to make a few modifications to be sure it’s a safe and fun night. Take a look at these fun ideas to make your backyard camping experience a night to remember.

Jackie & Me at Dallas Children’s Theater

Dallas Children's Theater - Jackie and Me

Dallas Children’s Theater presents Jackie & Me through May 17, 2015

Enjoyed by ages 9 and up (Contains strong historical language)

Like many other 10-year-old boys, Joey Stoshak is crazy about baseball. Unlike his peers, Joey has a knack for time travel. When Joey is assigned to write a report on an African American hero, he uses his special ability to go to 1947 Brooklyn and meet Jackie Robinson. When his trip back in time unexpectedly changes the color of Joey’s skin, he is forced to face harsh truths about prejudice and discrimination. Adapted from the popular series of young adult novels by Dan Gutman, this powerful play explores what Jackie Robinson can teach us about the true nature of heroism.

10 Ways to Help Your Child with Bedwetting Issues

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Tips to minimize or prevent bedwetting

When it comes to the problem of children wetting the bed, the consolation for most parents is that most children usually outgrow bedwetting. Sadly, however, this is not always the case. And even when a child does eventually outgrow nocturnal enuresis, much of the psychological damage from the problem until that point has already occurred. Fortunately, there is much you as a parent can do to help guide your child through and past these experiences with self-esteem intact.

Easy Kids Crafts : Tin Can Herb Garden

Easy Kids Crafts : Tin Can Herb Garden

Herb Garden Craft for Kids

Make these charming tin can herb gardens and watch them grow all summer long! This project not only recycles, it creates new life, and is a great craft for kids. Your child can watch her plants grow for months to come and be proud that she created the container that holds them.

Supplies Needed for Tin Can Herb Garden

Balloonacy: Making Friends with a Curious Red Balloon

Balloonacy - Dallas Children's Theater

Balloonacy at Dallas Children’s Theater through April 19th

A lonely old man is set in his silent, solitary ways until a curious red balloon blows through his window and insists on becoming his friend.  DCT’s own Karl Schaeffer fills the stage with tenderness and physical comedy in Balloonacy, showing audiences of all ages that we must find time to play. Recommended for Ages 2 and up.