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Living Through Loss
How parents can help children grieve and go on to positive, happy lives
(App)licable Education
There’s been more than one instance when you’ve handed over your smartphone to your fussy toddler as instant entertainment. Now,…
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
You might think estate planning is just for those with palatial mansions or acres of oil wells, but if you’ve…
All About Appendicitis
Your son complains of stomach pain. Vomiting and a low-grade fever worsen his discomfort. Add all of these symptoms together…
Health: H1N1 Flu
You can hear the concern in parents’ voices as they drop off their kids at school, dance class, daycare ……
The Party's Over
My daughter turned 18 this summer, a huge celebration — and not just because it’s a rite of passage. No,…
Fast Track to Their Dreams
A Dallas Mom Helps Kids With Limb Absences Take to the Field
Help Your Student Succeed
Many children struggle with remembering assignments and keeping their backpacks tidy. But for children with Attention Deficit Disorder, these struggles,…
Young Yoginis Gain Strength
Relaxation and stretching exercises benefit people, young and old, particularly children who have decreased muscle tone and attention challenges. Brenda…
More Than a Massage
It looks and feels like a relaxing massage. But what’s going on during craniosacral therapy (CST) is much more technical…
Helicopter Parenting
I’ve always been fascinated by the helicopter — its prowess in battle, its effectiveness in navigating traffic and its ability…
The Silent Syndrome
Fragile X, an inherited genetic disorder that can wreak havoc on families, is hard to detect and more common than you think.
Super Coopers
Fitness runs in the Cooper family tree. With a family patriarch like Dr. Kenneth Cooper — whose research established the…
Just One Bite
In my dreams, my two daughters, ages 2 and 6, are full-blown foodies, pint-sized bon vivants, little gastronomes, happily eating…
Mini Maestros
Your toddler can really jam on his mini-xylophone. But is he ready for formal lessons? Debbie Rohwer, chair of the…
Master the Teacher Talk
Learning to Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher Is a Test Every Parent Can Ace.
Take Charge of Your Family’s Schedule With These Sanity-Saving Strategies
The key behind any multitasking mama is organization — not just of your junk drawer, but of your priorities. Learn how to tame even the busiest schedule with these tips from eight juggle-it-all moms and de-cluttering professionals.
Gifted, Talented and Misunderstood
Bianca* is a bright child. Identified as gifted at the age of 9, she is now in seventh grade at…
Why Texans Should Care
One in five children in Texas is uninsured. What happened to the bill that was supposed to help them? We examine the political dance of children’s health insurance in Texas.