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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.
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.
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…
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.
How To (Respectfully) Celebrate Other Holiday Traditions
Want to teach your kids about Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or Las Posadas? Here’s how to participate in cultural celebrations the right way.
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.
What Every Parent Should Know About Kids & Vaping
While most parents have heard about vaping, many are unsure about the answers to basic questions, such as how many kids actually do it and whether or not it’s something they should be concerned about.
How Plano Mom Dayna Tolley Spends Her Tuesday
Dealing with 911 cals by day, party planning by night and being a single mom 24/7.
LOL Parenting Moments To Beat The Back-To-School Blues
“There is always one day a week where I am 90% caffeine and 10% dry shampoo. That pretty much sums up our…
How To Talk To Kids About Hate Speech
We asked the experts
8 Kid-Friendly Cleaning Hacks Every Parent Should Know
These eight tricks will get even the messiest kids to clean around the house.
Best Family Bathrooms in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to comfortably go when you and Baby need to go
How To Teach Your Kids To Recycle
Four tips to getting your kids started in R&R–reuse and recycle
27 Laws Every Texan Parent Should Know
Texas harbors a host of laws that affect you as a parent. Some may enhance your parental rights, while others could land you in jail or create other civil or criminal liabilities if not obeyed.
How To Help Your Child Cope With Homesickness At Camp
6 tips to help your kiddos have a positive camp experience
9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Camp For Your Kid
How to decide if a camp is right for your child.
Why (and How) Parents are Cutting Back Screen Time
We live in a world of quick fixes: If it squeaks, oil it. If it sticks, grease it. And if…
Life in a Dallas-Fort Worth Food Desert
Families who live in local food deserts travel hours to get fresh, healthy food for their kids.
