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When the Right Step Is the First Step
When David M. Munson sees a need for action, he takes steps – in this case, Educational First Steps, a…
Plano Author Sniffs Out Health Alternatives
If you’re like many parents, you pick up the phone whenever your child exhibits a new health symptom – because…
The Skies Just Got a Lot Friendlier
Zicasso.com is not a travel agent. It’s also not a travel guide. But it may be the best traveling companion…
Wanted: Coach Potatoes
Does your dutiful hubby (or you) coach one of the kids’ sports teams? Research reveals that the vast majority of…
Losing a Friend
The passing of a beloved family pet is especially stressful to young children experiencing their first significant loss, notes Dr….
Text for Toy Safety
As a mom, you know a thing or two about comparison-shopping. But with product safety and toxic toys making headlines,…
The Complex World of ADHD
Melany Bartholow describes her son’s early childhood behavior as “painful.” When he was diagnosed with ADHD in the first grade,…
Don't Leave Home Without It
Who’s calling the shots for your child in an emergency when you are on the road? Maybe you travel for…
Meet Jeff of the Wiggles
DallasChild introduces you to Jeff, the purple Wiggle, in a revealing and entertainng one-on-one interview.
The Family Guide to Everything
This month we celebrate our annual reward to you: The Family Guide to Everything. We put hours of research 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.
BPA Bottle Safety
Smart parents are abandoning plastic baby bottles and sippy cups (along with their own water bottles), based on recent report from the National Toxicology Program.
More Sleep for Nursing Moms
Parents who use bottles at night not only get less sleep than nursing parents, but also report sleep disturbances.
Popular Dolls Put to the Test…By Kids
We know little girls love their dolls. But what happens when you let parents and kids play with a hot crop of new toys? The consensus of who’s hot and who’s not may surprise you.
Natural and Classic Toys Make a Comeback
Dallas families are reaching for natural toys and throwbacks to another era for their little ones. Here’s a look at what’s new (and old).
South Beach Author on Childhood Obesity
In a Texas-specific study conducted in 2004-2005, researchers found that 42 percent of fourth graders were overweight.
Monitoring Kids' TV Time
Parents are turning off the television in order to spend more time interacting with their children and building relationships, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Health Hazards of Easter Sweets
Online Exclusive: Can Easter sweets lead to sour behavior? Renowned research institution the Feingold Association says yes. How to keep artificial ingredients out of your kids’ Easter baskets.
BPA Hazards in Plastic Bottles
The chemicals in your baby’s bottle maybe of greater concern than what you put in it.