Did you see Spot run when you were a kid? Ponder green eggs and ham—and where the sidewalk actually ends?…
Woofing It for a Cause
Motivated by a desire to reach out to oft-forgotten children, Fort Worth Dad Drew Myers decided to give the kids…
Washed Up
After three hot months of sun and chlorine, our hair is … well, decidedly less than stellar. So we hit…
Tipping Point
Anyone who’s ever waited a table, worked a valet stand or serviced a client in a multitude of ways knows…
Grandeur (and Grandmothering) Become Her
James Robert Maxwell Elam (aka JR) Whitman is going to “work” today. But it’s not just any day and not…
Fore at Four
Does your secret idea of retirement include traveling the Nation’s most highly esteemed golf courses—following your child’s career in the…
Duly Noted
There’s something about September that has us dreaming of new “school supplies” … for ourselves. (Why should the kiddos have…
Banishing BMI
A recent study suggests doctors should discard the tried-and-true body mass index measurement in favor of the lesser-known neck circumference…
(im)Perfect Parenting
Perfectionism. Far from what it sounds like, experts describe the reality of perfectionism as a mix of the compulsion to…
More Than Mom
What would you say if someone offered you a job paying $117,000 per year—but you have to agree to work…
Life in Technicolor
Some couples run together. Others design. Shay Ometz and husband Jeff Barfoot do the latter. Together, they are co-creators, designers…
Good Eats, They're Habit Forming
Establishing good eating habits in your kids may seem like a daunting task, but Dr. James Harris, director of the…
In One Ear …
Ever wonder why it seems your child never listens? The truth is, she may hear every word, but her brain…
CA125 What?
While rare, approximately 14,000 women in the United States die every year from ovarian cancer because most women are not…
Uh Oh, Here Comes Summer
As family vacations go, I’ve led a charmed life. Beach trips, lake respites, city explorations and recession stay-cations—you name it….
Louder Than Words
NBC’s new drama Parenthood has moved Asperger’s Syndrome into the familial limelight by pulling back the curtain on mothering a…
Try It (Before You Buy It)
For children with disabilities, the playing field isn’t always so level. Whether you have a child who can’t speak, walk…
Socialize Me!
Parenting can be a lonely job, but parenting a child with special needs can be more so. “The one aspect…
Scanning for Health
It’s estimated that one in five kids with autism is on a special diet, according to a recent study by…
Needed Kneading
After making the rounds—doctor’s visits, therapy, school, playgroups—all you can think about is collapsing on the couch. Licensed massage therapist…