“Horses and children, I often think, have a lot of the good sense there is in the world,” muses horsewoman…
Former Cowboys Cheerleader Roots for Kids, Breastfeeding Now
This feisty mom of many stresses the importance of breastfeeding and childbirth options in her renowned parenting DVDs.
Going On a Bear Hunt (with a Viola!)
Plano Symphony Orchestra’s education director shows off her skills on the viola to some very young arts patrons.
Tempering Tantrums
Over-the-top tantrums may indicate deeper emotional trouble in young children, according to a new report in the January 2008 Journal…
Make Thank-You Notes Fun
Kids have a hard time putting pen to paper? Impart this valuable skill for year-round correspondence.
How Many Calories Are You Drinking Each Day?
Is that mid-afternoon Pepsi adding too much to your daily calorie count? Don’t forget to include fruit drinks, alcohol and…
The Nose Has It
If you’ve ever struggled to suck out your child’s goopy little nose with one of those nasal syringe bulbs the…
Say Bon Voyage to Admissions Competition
Even if your kids are nowhere near college age yet, the competition for college admissions won’t be letting up any…
Amy Williamson
It’s rare to see large families these days, but Amy Williamson is a down-to-earth mother of four. She has always…
Born to Be Bad
Nature or nurture? Some kids are just born to be troublesome, according to a new report in the journal Child…
Almost 13
The following are a list of goals my son set for himself not long ago: 1) Get Star Wars movies…
Caring Mom Trades in Country Club for Collin Kids
It’s all about the kids for Angela Beth Toles. Already blessed with grandchildren and a tight-knit relationship with her youngest…
Winter Warming
Dallas weather is admittedly unpredictable, especially in the winter, often spelling days (or even weeks) of spring-like temps only to…
Get BooksmART with the DMA
Formerly known as Arts & Letters Live Jr., this series brings you children’s authors like Eoin Colfer.
Stress-Proof Your Kids
Think of stress-proofing your kids as planning for an emergency, like a fire. Smart families create an evacuation plan for their homes; that way, when a fire happens, everyone knows what to do.
Nice to Meebo You
Too many screen names and passwords for you? Head over to Meebo.com, a site that easily pares down your passwords and screen names.
Wintertime Sun Smarts
UV rays continue to wreak havoc on your skin even with weaker winter rays — and even through windows.
A Turn of Fate
Once almost a lost art but now making its way back into use, external version is the technique of turning a breech baby into a more desirable, head-down position for birth.
Buses Buckle Up?
An unlucky Denton 11-year-old kicked off this school year in the hospital after suffering broken ribs and internal injuries when his school bus bounced over a pot hole.
Gift Card Risks and Rewards
As the holiday season gets into full swing, so do criminals whose idea of holiday cheer includes a new gift card scam that leaves shoppers vulnerable, violated, embarrassed and financially damaged.