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Empowering Underachievers
Dugan Van Kleef hit the elementary school ground running. The academic year got off to a good start. His early…
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…
Presents of Mind
Limos, bounce houses, catering, ice sculptures … the price of a good party is sky-high these days, with kids birthdays…
Local Libraries Check Out Video Gaming
Several libraries around town help kids merge two passion: Reading and gaming.
Tempering Tantrums
Over-the-top tantrums may indicate deeper emotional trouble in young children, according to a new report in the January 2008 Journal…
The Nose Has It
If you’ve ever struggled to suck out your child’s goopy little nose with one of those nasal syringe bulbs the…
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…
Born to Be Bad
Nature or nurture? Some kids are just born to be troublesome, according to a new report in the journal Child…
Almost 13
The following are a list of goals my son set for himself not long ago: 1) Get Star Wars movies…
Stress-Proof Your Kids
Think of stress-proofing your kids as planning for an emergency, like a fire. Smart families create an evacuation plan for their homes; that way, when a fire happens, everyone knows what to do.
Wintertime Sun Smarts
UV rays continue to wreak havoc on your skin even with weaker winter rays — and even through windows.
Buses Buckle Up?
An unlucky Denton 11-year-old kicked off this school year in the hospital after suffering broken ribs and internal injuries when his school bus bounced over a pot hole.
Family-friendly Town
Some cities are just made for families. Maybe that’s why you declared the northerly hamlet of Frisco as best place…
Cultural Spot
For world-class visual art, exhibits and kids’ activities, families flock to the Dallas Museum of Art. The Late Nights series…
Rainy-day Family Hangout
When the weather drives us indoors, the Dallas World Aquarium is the place to explore. The aquarium showcases different habitats…
Fair-weather Family Hangout
North Texas is fortunate with its long summers and mild winters, and that makes the Dallas Arboretum your top pick…
McKinney Mom Rallies the Forces in the Battle Against Cancer
Carrie Rogers breathes life into efforts to support local families of children with cancer, from top to bottom.
Superbugs: How to Protect Your Family
Do you know how to keep your kids safe from the dreaded staph infection?
The Grandparent Gap: Finding Middle Ground
Communication is key to keeping relationships with grandparents easy.