Raising children in North Texas can feel overwhelming — even when everything looks fine on paper. As the region continues to grow, many families say the pressure is mounting in ways that aren’t always visible.
The Dallas Morning News is launching a reader survey as part of a project examining how affordable parenthood is in North Texas — and where families feel the biggest strain.
The survey, which takes about one to two minutes to complete, invites parents and primary caregivers to share their experiences with child care, pediatric and mental health access, cost of living, long commutes and other everyday challenges.
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The goal is to capture a clearer picture of how rapid population growth, rising prices and infrastructure gaps are shaping daily life for families across North Texas.
Responses will not be published without the participants’ additional authorization. Contact information is collected so reporters can follow up if you’d like.
This survey is part of The News’ broader new reporting project focused on how North Texas’ growth is affecting families — from access to care and education to affordability and transportation.
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Parents and caregivers living in North Texas can participate by filling out the online form.
If you are navigating the realities of raising children in this region — whether thriving, struggling or somewhere in between — your voice can help shape our stories.
How to fill out the survey
Click this link, which takes you to a Google Form, to fill out the survey.