You’ve desperately resorted to age-old remedies—pressing crushed lilac leaves to your forehead, shutting yourself in a dark room—maybe it’s time…
Ashley Shupe
A SHUPE SNAPSHOT: A self-described “Fort Worth girl,” Shupe graduated from Texas Tech in 2001, and soon after, married longtime…
The Art of Vacation
Susan Thomas of Grapevine envisioned her son Aidan’s love of all-things aviation taking flight during a mommy-son daytrip to an…
Sex, Special Needs & The Birds and Bees
A 13-year-old boy befriends twin 13-year-old girls. The next thing you know the kids aren’t talking. The boy’s mom hears…
Texas, Our Texas
I know what you’re saying to yourself right about now: “Why the heck do I live in a place that’s…
Kids Bored?
Back to Nature Trail blazing. Head to a local, state or national park and make a day of nature hiking….
Jamie Wilson
OCCUPATION: Owner of Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Highland Village PERSONAL STATS: After getting a nursing degree at Vernon…
Adam Baggs
OCCUPATION: Assistant Vice Chancellor for TCU’s School and College Development PERSONAL STATS: Hailing from the Midwest, Adam studied political science…
Tiptoe Trouble
It’s not uncommon for kids to walk on their toes upon first earning their badge of mobility. But, if they…
The Wii: Fit for Family Fitness?
The Wii may be great entertainment, but if it hasn’t quite lived up to your fitness expectations, don’t be surprised….
Serenity Now
Most people long for a sense of calm in their lives—at least most folks with children. While controling the calm-factor…
On Our Radar
WEARWhat’s better than an utterly perfect frock? One that also happens to be made by traditional weavers in Ethiopia as…
Father's Day Fun
What better way to celebrate dad on Father’s Day, June 20 than with a little adventure? Whether it’s zip-line rides…
Daddy Dearest
Hi, I’m Gayle … don’t tell the old ball and chain, but I’ve decided to commandeer his humor column while…
Build Bones With … Beer?
A new study suggests that popping a top on a couple of cold ones could actually help stave off osteoporosis…
SLANT45: Rosemont Elementary School Students
SLANT 45, which stands for Service Learning in North Texas, was a community project program that aimed to involve children…
SLANT45: Collin County Patriots Football
SLANT 45, which stands for Service Learning in North Texas, was a community project program that aimed to involve children…
A League of Their Own
When Wendy Deppe’s stepson, 5, needs a juice refill, he turns to his stepmother. Whether it’s a clean T-shirt, a…
Ghost in a Body
Julie Hersh slid into her maroon Escalade early one Monday morning. With sports-buffed nails she fiddled with the CD player…
Jennifer Smith, Founder of Focus Driven
OCCUPATION: President and founder of Focus Driven, a national nonprofit advocating for cell phone-free driving PERSONAL STATS: As a real…