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☀️ Summer Reality Check ☀️When school let out, I thought we'd spend our days:📚 Reading books🎨 Doing crafts🌳 Enjoying the...
06/17/2026

☀️ Summer Reality Check ☀️

When school let out, I thought we'd spend our days:

📚 Reading books
🎨 Doing crafts
🌳 Enjoying the outdoors

Instead we've mostly been:

🍕 Looking for snacks
📺 Watching movies
🧺 Creating more laundry

Instead, we've mostly been:en going at your house?

If your kids are already saying "I'm bored," this might be the easiest summer win you'll find.Parents want summer learni...
06/17/2026

If your kids are already saying "I'm bored," this might be the easiest summer win you'll find.

Parents want summer learning. Kids want summer freedom.

The good news? You can have both.

Choice boards give kids options, encourage independence, and keep learning going without making summer feel like school.

Get ideas and inspiration here: https://txkparent.com/choice-boards-make-summer-learning-fun/

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✈️We're sending one lucky family to the Texarkana Airshow!One winner will receive:🎫 4 General Admissio...
06/16/2026

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✈️

We're sending one lucky family to the Texarkana Airshow!

One winner will receive:
🎫 4 General Admission Tickets
🚗 1 General Parking Pass

To enter:
✅ Like Texarkana Parent Magazine
✅ Like Texarkana Airshow
✅ Comment below and tell us who you'd bring with you! Bonus points if you tag them.🌟

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 23rd.

Get ready for an incredible day of aviation excitement, family fun, and amazing aerial performances!

Good luck! ✈️
⚠️ Giveaway Notice: This is the ONLY official Texarkana Parent page. We will never ask for payment information, credit card details, or personal financial information to claim your prize. We will never ask you to click a link, fill out a form, or provide banking information. The winner will be announced publicly on this page and contacted directly by Texarkana Parent. If you receive a message from another account claiming you've won, please report it and ignore it.

Most parents think drowning is loud and obvious.In reality, it often isn't.One of the biggest water safety mistakes fami...
06/15/2026

Most parents think drowning is loud and obvious.

In reality, it often isn't.

One of the biggest water safety mistakes families make happens long before anyone gets in the pool.

As temperatures climb and more Texarkana families head to the water, now is the perfect time for a quick safety refresher.

Read more here: https://txkparent.com/water-safety-tips-kids/

Happy Flag Day! The American flag has been part of our nation’s story for generations, but there are a few things about ...
06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

The American flag has been part of our nation’s story for generations, but there are a few things about Old Glory that might surprise you.

Today, we're celebrating with five fascinating flag facts that are perfect to share with the whole family.

❤️🤍💙 Here's to the Stars and Stripes!

🎓 Congratulations to the students who earned a spot on the President’s List and Dean’s List at Texarkana College!Academi...
06/13/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the students who earned a spot on the President’s List and Dean’s List at Texarkana College!

Academic success takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance, and these students have earned recognition for their accomplishments.

Join us in celebrating the students from our community who achieved this honor.

See the full list of honorees in the comments 👇

🏊 Swim league is about building confidence and having fun in the pool.Learn how families are helping young swimmers stay...
06/12/2026

🏊 Swim league is about building confidence and having fun in the pool.

Learn how families are helping young swimmers stay safe, feel more confident, and focus on doing what they love most—swimming.

Read more at txkparent.com.

Midweek parent check-in What has your child said at least 47 times already this summer?☀️ "I'm bored."🍿 "Can I have a sn...
06/10/2026

Midweek parent check-in

What has your child said at least 47 times already this summer?

☀️ "I'm bored."
🍿 "Can I have a snack?"
📱 "Can I have your phone?"
🏊 "Can we go swimming?"
🚗 "Where are we going today?"

Or add your own below 👇

06/08/2026

At Hot Springs National Park, one woman’s leap of faith and a historic investment are bringing Bathhouse Row back to life.

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🎨If your child wants a chance to be featured in the next Kids’ Corner section of Texarkana Pare...
06/07/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🎨

If your child wants a chance to be featured in the next Kids’ Corner section of Texarkana Parent Magazine, now’s the time to submit their patriotic artwork ❤️🤍💙

We’re looking for:
⭐ Flags
🎆 Fireworks
🦅 Eagles
☀️ Summer fun
❣️ Anything red, white, and blue!

Just post a photo of their artwork in the comments below before the end of the day 👇

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