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.
Family Life
Latest stories
How to Carve Pumpkins with Kids: Patterns, Tips & Tools
Is carving pumpkins with your kids on your Halloween to-do list? Read these tips from two master pumpkin carvers.
7 Ways Celebrate Halloween with a Baby
We rounded up seven fun ideas for Halloween activities, including lots of costumes ideas for you and your little pumpkin.
Prepping for Your Kids’ First Concert
DFWChild offers tips for parents to consider when taking your child out to their first live concert, including an expert’s advice for protecting their hearing.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Praise Your Child
Even if you have the best intentions, there really is a right way to praise your child—and a wrong way. Here’s your guide to specific, effective praise.
Why Your Child Needs Social Emotional Learning
Kids are not set up for academic success without social emotional health. Here’s why why your child needs social emotional learning.
What You Need to Know About Your Kid’s Sunscreen
What do you know about your kid’s sunscreen? We spoke to pediatric dermatologist Dr. Nnenna Agim about her best tips for protecting your kids’ delicate skin.
School Shootings: What Parents, Educators & Police Can Do to Keep Kids Safe
DFWChild spoke with local educators and police about safety measures to guard against school shootings, and outlined actions for parents to take.
Sound Advice: What are Alternative Treatments for ADHD?
In this Sound Advice column, integrative pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu talks exploring alternative treatments for ADHD beyond medication.
A Parent’s Guide to Taking the Pacifier
Baylor Scott & White pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani shares tips and tricks for weaning your child off the pacifier without tears and tantrums.
A Father’s Legacy Lives On
In honor of Father’s Day, our publisher Joy Niebes looks back on the life and legacy of her own father, Em Niebes.
Is Your Child Modeling Material?
Read our local industry expert’s advice for all you need to know about child modeling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Barbie Collection Features More Dolls with Disabilities
Barbie expands its Fashionistas collection with more dolls with disabilities. These dolls have hearing aids, a prosthetic leg, and vitiligo.
Should We Tell the Kids?
DFW-area experts give their advice to parents on whether, when and how to tell your kids about tragic news, such as a school shooting.
12 Ways to Honor Memorial Day With the Kids
Ideas for displaying your national pride through art, educating your kids about flag etiquette and giving back to veterans and their families.
Sound Advice: My Child Hates to Take a Bath—What Can I Do?
Pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani weighs in on what to do when your child hates to take a bath and more tips for getting them clean.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
What Qualifies as Good Bedside Manner?
We all want our pediatricians to have “good bedside manner,” but what does that really mean?—And what to do when it’s not so good.
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.
Sound Advice: Why Does Potty Training Go South With “Number 2”?
An expert answers a North Texas mom’s question about why her twins hold their bowel movements until their nighttime diapers, and offers advice for potty-training troubles.
What to Know About Bringing Home a Rescue Dog
We’ve all heard “adopt, don’t shop.” Here’s your guide to making sure a new rescue dog is the right fit for your family.