How to Make Halloween Healthier for Your Family

Halloween Trick or Treaters - North Texas Kids Magazine

How to Make Halloween Healthier for You and Your Children

The candy in an average trick-or-treat bag can contain as much as 7,000 calories and all that candy can lead to tooth decay and a lot of extra pounds for the entire family. What’s a health-conscious parent to do without ruining one of the most kid-friendly celebrations of the year? There are alternatives to candy for your child’s trick or treat bag and ways to make Halloween healthier for your family.

Holiday Wonder Brings Sparkle to Fair Park this Season

Holiday Wonder Lighted Swans - North Texas Kids Magazine

Holiday Wonder Brings Sparkle to the Season in Fair Park Nov. 21 – Jan. 7

Magical lanterns. Lifetime of Memories. Family-friendly event illuminates holiday season with artistic wonderland creations, attractions and performances

Holiday Wonder debuts this winter as a new, unforgettable, family-friendly event in Dallas’s Fair Park to celebrate a season of light and magic. The lights switch on Nov. 21 for a festival that runs through Jan. 7 around the historic lagoon at Fair Park in Dallas. Included in this celebration are magical lights, interactive attractions, performances and food from around the world to entertain and delight guests.

Why Can’t My Child Read?

Struggling Reader - North Texas Kids Magazine

How to Help Your Struggling Reader

One of the most basic benchmarks in your child’s academic development is learning to read. And reading is the skill that opens the doors to all other learning. So what can you do when it becomes apparent that your child is struggling to become a good reader?