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Grocery Store Safety During COVID-19
Since the grocery store is one of the few places anyone can go, we need to keep things clean. We rounded up a few tips on how to practice grocery store safety.
Why Is It Important To “Shelter-In-Place?”
Even if you’re less at risk, you’re still at risk—and we can’t afford to overwhelm our local hospitals. (The numbers are scary.)
How To Make A Kid-Friendly Stress Busting Kit
To make it easy for you to arm your kids with tools to calm down when they get panicky, consider putting together a 5 Senses Stress Busting Kit.
Your Family + COVID-19
Dr. Jihan Woods is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Dallas and she shared her thoughts on what families need to know about coronavirus, school shutdowns, quarantine and mental health.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
We spoke with Dr. Nicholas Westers—clinical psychologist at Children’s Health in Dallas and associate professor at UT Southwestern—about how to explain coronavirus to kids.
Cruising Amidst Coronavirus: A Mom’s Real-Life Account
A North Texas family was on a cruise when the coronavirus outbreak worsened. Mom Lorena Pudyk shared what that experience was like.
A Dallas Doctor’s Thoughts on Coronavirus
We talked to Dr. Donna Casey, an internal medicine physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas about her perspective on coronavirus.
Virtual Medicine Options for Families
With reports of Coronavirus confirmed in Dallas, Collin and Tarrant Counties, using a virtual doctor or having a practitioner come to you sounds more appealing than hanging out in a germy waiting room.
4 DIY Sanitizing Products
As a result of the coronavirus concern, stores are selling out of some cleaning products. So we found 4 DIY sanitizing product recipes that you should try.
Hand Washing 101
Hand washing is extremely important to prevent the spread of illness. Do you really know how to wash your hands properly?
What You Need To Know About Sports + Deadly Heart Conditions
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike with no prior symptoms, so what’s the best way to protect your teen athlete?
What Parents Should Know Before Their Kid Starts Cheer
We spoke with Dr. Troy Smurawa, the director of sports medicine at Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, about competitive cheer and the physicality that’s involved.
Eating Disorders: Through the Eyes of an 18-Year-Old
We recently talked to a young woman who recovered from anorexia about treatment and what parents, family and friends should know when it comes to eating disorders.
What Parents Should Know About Eating Disorders
Did you know February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month? In fact, at least 30 million people—of all ages and genders—suffer from an eating disorder.
5 Common Winter Illnesses in Kids
Although illnesses like cold and flu occur more frequently during the winter months, the reasons are not always straightforward.
What Happens When Tongue-Tie Goes Untreated
Tongue-tie can narrow your child’s airway, leading to all kinds of symptoms that compound over time.
5 Everyday Eco-Friendly Products
From eco-friendly phone cases to compostable toothbrushes, try our top picks for reducing waste in your household and beyond.
Recycling Resources for the Everyday Family
Ever wonder how you could re-up your recycling game? Live life on the greener side with our eco-friendly resources.
Safety Tips from the Experts During the Holidays
We spoke with a Dallas-based healthcare professional, Plano Fire-Rescue and the Fort Worth Police Department to get some recommendations for seasonal (or year-round) family safety.