Put a pin in 2018 because it is DONE, y’all. And now’s the time to reflect on a year’s worth of content with a classic top 10 list. I will read a top 10 list about anything. Send me all of them. Today we bring you your favorite DMB posts, the ones you clicked on and shared the most. There’s some really good stuff in here, so let’s get right to it.
Top 10 Most Popular DMB Posts in 2018
1. Crayola Experience Plano :: 5 Things To Know Before You Go by Krystal Hurst
When an entry ticket is on the pricey side, it’s always nice to have a complete rundown of what to expect. Krystal is so comprehensive here, and I LOVE IT.
2. Did You Know? There are 3500 Homeless Students in Dallas ISD by Kristi Walters
Kristi brings us up to speed on a heartbreaking issue faced by too many kids in our city. And she tells us how we can help. A crucial read.
3. A Mama-Friendly Swimsuit Guide by Andrea Coker
Struggling to feel confident in your post-baby body is not fun. Check these tips from Andrea on how to shop for a bathing suit without wanting to end it all. She even links to different options depending on your needs.
4. Play Like a Kid…but Eat Like an Adult :: Guide to Dallas Restaurants with Play Space by Andrea Coker
Sounds like y’all are just as fed up with the fast food scene as Andrea is. Here are her favorite places to go for real food in a kid-friendly space, including menu recs!
5. My First Week as a Foster Parent :: What I Didn’t Expect by Guestwriter
This is a raw and vulnerable look at the complex emotions that come with fostering a child. It’s a tough read, but the kind that will broaden your horizons and make you think.
6. Where to Go :: A Guide to Berry Picking and Local Farms by Alaina Pangburn
Do you daydream of taking the kids to pick berries? Alaina made me lol when she admits that “it isn’t always as idyllic as it sounds.” Her guide will help you make the most of your trip!
7. What It’s Like To Be a Non-Drinking Mom in a World of “Wine Wednesdays” by Melody Akhavan Abbey
“In the suburban mom culture, camaraderie seems to be built in large part through commiserating over a glass of booze. But how do you fit in when drinking isn’t a part of your life, not even a little bit?”
8. Diastasis Recti and the 3 Things I Had to {Re-learn} by Katherine Hill
The things they don’t tell us about what pregnancy can do to our bodies. Two words: PELVIC FLOOR. Katherine discusses her post-partum physical therapy and how it made all the difference.
9. Signs of {Second} Child Syndrome by Kristen Cudd
“Same parents. Same parenting. Same rules. Same structure and routines. Child numero uno is eager to please, generally submissive, and careful. Child numero dos is mucho loco.” Seriously, what IS the deal here??
10. 7 Magic Words to Stop Whining in its Tracks by Kelly Mock
This.is.the.best.idea. It’s geared toward slightly older kiddos, because of the comprehension and vocabulary required, but you’ll definitely want to incorporate this into your parenting arsenal.
