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Going Back to School Gluten-free
Worried about your child’s diet as he starts back to school? Don’t be. Gastroenterologist Dustin James shares advice for helping your child stick to a gluten-free diet at school.
Back to School After Divorce
Are your children going back to school for the first time after a divorce? Here are 4 tips to help them adjust to the changes.
11 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Reading
From the archives | How do you inspire your kids to love reading? Try these 11 ideas for getting even your reluctant readers into books.
6 Books to Read in August
Whether your child is hankering to get back into the classroom or is fearful about starting school for the first time, you can help her get into the swing of things with one of these titles recommended by local librarian Lisa Smant.
Back-to-School Crafts
Avoid the back-to-school blues with these three easy craft projects.
Soul Shine
Brighten up the back-to-school blues with bright hues
10 Books to Read in July
Celebrate the USA with these patriotic titles chosen by Frisco librarian Rachel Hoyt.
Artist-inspired Projects
Help your little artists paint like the greats with these four projects inspired by famous painters.
Fencing for Kids
Where to join fencing classes for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Educational Apps for Kids
Keep your child engaged and entertained with these five educational apps.
Cool Summer Crafts
Learn how to tie-dye T-shirts without dye, plus 2 other projects to beat the heat.
Royal-themed Baby Shower
How to throw a Kate Middleton-worthy baby shower for your new prince or princess.
5 Minutes with Daniel Vaughn
More than 13,000 Twitter followers know him as @BBQsnob. Texas Monthly readers know him as journalism’s premier (and possibly only)…
10 Minutes with Tarell Brown
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Subscription Services
Convenience, function and the element of surprise – three good reasons why we’re loving the subscription service market. Rather than…
The Select Few
Parents, sports and high expectations
Made in America
Next time you hit the pool, show off your patriotism by rocking all American-made goods. Here are 7 pool-friendly products made in the USA.
Toxic Furniture
Furniture manufacturers use flame-retardant chemicals to make sure furniture passes an open-flame test. But these chemicals are a danger to your family.
Stargazing Basics
With several state-of-the-art planetariums in Dallas-Fort Worth as well as amateur astronomy clubs that host monthly star parties, you’re never…