When Samu was diagnosed with epilepsy, his friends stepped up to watch out for him at school. It’s a responsibility that’s changed the way they see the world.
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Is Your Child Modeling Material?
Sign up now for DFWChild’s 23rd annual Model Search virtual event. Plus, read our industry expert’s advice for all you need to know about child modeling.
Are You Speaking Your Child’s Love Language?
Just as couples have love languages, so do children. Here’s how to figure out your child’s language, and speak it loud and clear.
Paper For Water’s Isabelle and Katherine Adams
Isabelle and Katherine Adams are the Dallas sisters behind Paper For Water, their nonprofit funding clean water systems worldwide through the sale of origami ornaments.
7 Apps That Help Control Screen Time
We love our devices, but they’re also turning our brains into mush. These 7 apps help you set time limits and protect your kids online.
How to Stop Spoiling Your Child and Why
It can be hard to raise children in a world where everything they want seems to be within reach—here’s how to make sure they don’t feel entitled.
Car Seat Missteps to Avoid
To help parents better navigate particular aspects of car seats, a child passenger safety technician at Chicco, shares some tips.
When Youth Sports are Taken to the Extreme
Many children are focused on a single activity and play year-round—what’s the cost of that nonstop drive to excel?
Homeschooling During COVID
On the fence about homeschooling? Here’s what to know about this option for alternate education during the COVID era.
How to Talk to Your Kids About 9/11
Twenty years have passed since September 11. Read our expert’s advice on what’s appropriate to tell your kids in a conversation about 9/11.
Sound Advice: Extended Breastfeeding
A lactation specialist weighs in on this burning parenting question: how do you know when it’s time to stop breastfeeding?
Helping Young Athletes Handle the Pressure
when kids in sports feel serious pressure, it can take a real hit to their well-being. learn what parents should watch for and how to help.
A Better Morning Routine: Advice From a Mom of 10
Laura Hernandez, who runs a company called Mama Systems, coaches moms on how to manage their homes more effectively and efficiently.
What to Know: “Unprecedented Spike” of Summer RSV Cases
We connected with Dr. Jeffrey Kahn at Children’s Health in Dallas and professor at UT Southwestern, about what parents need to know about this spike in RSV.
4 Tips for Taking a Beach Vacation with Toddlers
A beach vacation with toddlers requires a bit of patience and planning. Here are 4 tips on how you can make the most out of the beach with little ones.
Water and Pool Safety Rules You Should Know
The AAP has a few water and pool safety rules that both parents and kids should know and follow to the letter.
Self Check-In: Are You Overparenting?
How do you know if you’re overparenting? Here are 4 common pitfalls parents can find themselves falling into and some tips to turn these tendencies around.
Kids Inspiring Kids: Abbigail Staples is Knocking Out Cancer with MMA
McKinney resident Abbigail Staples is not only aiming to be a world champion one day, she also wants her sport to be used for good—for fighting cancer.
7 Things to Remember When Your Child Throws a Tantrum
Unfortunately, tantrums can’t be avoided. They happen to every parent; but while your child is in the throes of a fit, try to remember these tips.
The Benefits of Equine Therapy
We spoke to Hallie Sheade, co-founder of S.T.E.P.S. With Horses about equine therapy and their work with children and adults from Dallas-Fort Worth.
Does Your Child Need Therapy?
You might think of therapy as something for adults. But kids’ concerns can be every bit as painful and real as a grown-up’s problems.
