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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.
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…
How iLookLikeLove is Serving New Moms in Need
We spoke to iLookLikeLove’s Philippa Williams about how the organization is making a difference in the community and the challenges during COVID.
COVID, Kids, Vaccines & Vacations: What to Expect
Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, chief of infectious diseases at Children’s Health & chief of the division of pediatric infectious disease and professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern, talks about the vaccine, COVID in kids, & if we’re safe to plan a summer vacation.
The Struggles of the Working Mom in 2021
The pandemic created an almost intolerable situation for working mothers—and the consequences will likely be felt for years to come.
How to Help Siblings Get Along
Siblings love each other—but they can also clash pretty hard. Here’s expert advice how to keep the peace in your home between your kiddos.
A Doctor’s Take on COVID Vaccines & Pregnancy
We spoke to Dr. Elizabeth Newsom, OB/GYN at Medical City Dallas, about the COVID vaccine and pregnancy, and whether she would recommend it to her patients.
What You Should Know About Hypertension & Kids
Did you know that hypertension isn’t just an adult problem? Kids can develop it too. We spoke to Dr. Alan Sing about this rising condition in kids.
9 Great Stress Reducing Apps For Kids
Is your kiddo stressed out right now? Check out these nine stress reducing apps for kids that will teach them mindfulness, meditation, yoga and more.
Is Your Child Hitting These Developmental Milestones?
Learn about the goals for children at each stage of life