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Starting the Conversation With Your Teen About Suicide
it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about pressures and stressors and how they’re coping with it all—but how do you start a conversation with them about suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Month: Abby’s Story
It’s National Suicide Prevention Month and we spoke with 16-year-old Abby, who made her second suicide attempt at age 13, about her experience.
How an SMU Professor Is Equipping Students of Color To Succeed in College
Through the Action Research Center, Candice Bledsoe is working to close the gap between students of color and white students in higher education.
The Lowdown on Lockdowns
On the one year anniversary of Parkland, we sadly revisit the latest in Texas gun control legislation. Are North Texas children safe from school shooters?
Doctor’s Orders: Talk to Your Teens About Vaping
A doctor with the Texas Pediatric Society tells us why now is the time to talk to your teens about the dangers of vaping.
5 Ways to Empower Kids to End Bullying
A survey completed by the Boy Scouts of America found that across the US, Generation Z believes bullying to be the biggest issue facing their community.
Life Lessons: Help Your Child Build Skills Essential for Independence
Sure, they’re kids. But they won’t always be. Here’s how to get your children ready for a successful adulthood.
Graduate Gift Guide 2020
Spoil your graduate with these awesome gifts—from sunglasses with Bose speakers attached to personalized trays, your grad will truly feel special.
How To Talk To Kids About Hate Speech
We asked the experts
An Alternative To Family Dinner
The evenings can be busy for families, but togetherness at mealtime is important—so think of breakfast as an option.
All The Rage: What’s Up with TikTok and Fake Instagrams?
If you have a child between the ages of 8–18, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of TikTok and…
How Healthy Is Your Child?
Complete this quiz to get a feel for where your kid falls on the health and wellness spectrum in the areas of sleep, mental health and nutrition.
Say Bon Voyage to Admissions Competition
Even if your kids are nowhere near college age yet, the competition for college admissions won’t be letting up any…
Local Libraries Check Out Video Gaming
Several libraries around town help kids merge two passion: Reading and gaming.
The Health Perils Behind Yeast
Allergies, hyperactivity, obesity … Could something as simple as yeast be the culprit behind your child’s health problems? With chronic…
Video Game Addiction: The Darker Side of Gaming
No one had ever heard of someone getting addicted to Xbox. They all told me it was a phase and…
Rethinking MySpace Dangers
It might just be time to loosen the reins and let the kids have a shot at connecting with their friends via MySpace.
Losing a Friend
The passing of a beloved family pet is especially stressful to young children experiencing their first significant loss, notes Dr….
Raising Healthy Eaters
Frustrated with your child’s diet? Don’t miss these kid-friendly eating tips.