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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.
11 Things Therapists And Teachers Want Parents To Know
Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
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.
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.
How to Help Your Child Make a Movie
Not all filmmakers are adults! Here’s how to nurture your little Spielberg’s skills, from coming up with a story to filming on a smart phone.
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.
Tips for Traveling with a Child Who Gets Motion Sickness
There are ways to lessen the chance of motion sickness for your child. We connected with Dr. Mansi Lalwani to get her tips for a smoother ride.
20 Ways Kids Can Help the Community
Want to teach your kids the value of caring for the local community? Here are 20 practical suggestions for what they can do.
The Truth About Baby Food
We spoke with Jackie Bowen, executive director of Clean Label Project, about baby food and what you can do as a parent to keep your little ones safe.
How to Celebrate Earth Day With Kids
Celebrate the 50th Annual Earth Day during quarantine with these tips and tools for helping the environment, while teaching your kids about the holiday’s importance.
How To Ease Your Child’s Weather Fears
Many children have weather fears. With knowledge and preparation, kids can control their fears and come to appreciate a lot of what happens in the skies.
This Study Could Make You Change Your Child’s Diet
Get your kids on a good nutritional path. A study indicates that having a diet high in sugar and fat as a child can alter the gut microbiome for life.
The Victim Mentality: Help Your Children Avoid It
Trials and tribulations are a part of life—you can’t prevent your kids from going through that. So how do you keep them from adopting a victim mentality?
Kids Inspiring Kids: Rhea Rajani
Meet Dallas teen Rhea Rajani. She used art to help her sister with special needs communicate more effectively. Now she’s helping others too.
What to Know About Child Abuse in a Virtual World
Since there are still a number of kids learning from a distance, how can teachers and other adults look out for abuse or neglect in a virtual world?
Help Kids Appreciate the World Without Traveling
Suitcases gathering a little dust these days? Yeah, ours too. Any travel, and especially family travel, seems daunting during the…