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How to Get Your Kids Excited About Your Family History

Climbing the Family Tree: Five Ideas to Engage Kids in Family History

by Jen Henderson

Kids are notorious storytellers, gifted in their ability to recite details from their day on the playground, invent imaginative worlds with their friends, and even spin a tall tale–especially when they think their parents don’t notice. Given their natural creativity, why not harness these skills and let your children help you capture your family history? Below are five activities that will do just that.

There’s a Mouse in the House at DCT and it’s Stuart Little!

Stuart Little at Dallas Children’s Theater June 13th through July 13th

ASL interpretation performance June 29, 2014 – 4:30 pm

Sensory Friendly Performance on July 12th

This summer, join Dallas Children’s Theater on a big adventure with Stuart Little playing in the Baker Theater at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts from June 13 through July 13.

Sensory Friendly Stuart Little at Dallas Children’s Theater

Special Sensory Friendly Performance of Stuart Little Saturday, July 12th

Dallas Children’s Theater invites you to the sensory-friendly showing of Stuart Little on Saturday, July 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Rosewood Center for Arts. This performance is specifically designed for children with autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome and other sensory-processing disorders and special needs. Download flyer

Few Days Left to See ‘Salvaged’ Art Exhibit

The Frisco Art Gallery is hosting 'Salvaged' a show featuring artworks made with recycled or repurposed materials including pressed flowers, rubber tires, plastic diskettes, branches, record covers, nuts and bolts,…

Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Picnic at a Texas State Park

How about a fun picnic on Mother’s Day?

Plan a picnic and let mom relax at your favorite state park this Mother’s Day, May 11.

Charlotte’s Web at Dallas Children’s Theater

Get caught in Charlotte’s Web to save Wilbur, the adorable and “radiant” pig.

Discover the true meaning of friendship and life’s everyday miracles as Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) presents Charlotte’s Web April 25 – June 1. You’ll make friends all over again with Fern and Avery, and all the charming barnyard characters that you remember in this beloved tale.

Easter Eggstravaganza and Resource Fair for Special Needs Families

4th Annual Easter Event for Special Needs Families on April 19th

by Mina Frannea

Four years ago, a mom with a special needs child decided she wanted to help other families like hers so she created Especially Needed, an organization based on a vision that a community can exist where individuals with special needs are valued, respected and included. A community made up of caring people who serve as a support system as well as mentors to children and adults.

On Saturday, April 19th from 1-3pm, Especially Needed is hosting their 4th annual Easter Event and Resource Fair for individuals with special needs and their families. All participants will have an opportunity to hunt eggs at their own pace so register for a time slot at www.especiallyneeded.org. There will also be special egg hunts for those that require wheelchair assistance. Other activities include bounce house, pics with the Easter Bunny, games and more.