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Sound Advice: My Child Hates to Take a Bath—What Can I Do?
Pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani weighs in on what to do when your child hates to take a bath and more tips for getting them clean.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
What Qualifies as Good Bedside Manner?
We all want our pediatricians to have “good bedside manner,” but what does that really mean?—And what to do when it’s not so good.
How to Ease Your Child’s Weather Fears
Many children have weather fears. With knowledge and preparation, kids can control their fears and come to appreciate a lot of what happens in the skies.
Sound Advice: Why Does Potty Training Go South With “Number 2”?
An expert answers a North Texas mom’s question about why her twins hold their bowel movements until their nighttime diapers, and offers advice for potty-training troubles.
What to Know About Bringing Home a Rescue Dog
We’ve all heard “adopt, don’t shop.” Here’s your guide to making sure a new rescue dog is the right fit for your family.
Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health During the Pandemic
The pandemic has weighed heavily on everyone—and has had more impact on our children that we may even realize. Here’s how to identify anxiety and emotional turmoil, and how to help.
Domestic Violence Resources in Dallas-Fort Worth
One in 3 Texans experiences domestic violence. Here’s what to look for and ways to give or get help across Dallas-Fort Worth.
How to Explain the True Meaning of Valentine’s Day to Kids
Tips from local experts on talking about teaching self-love and compassion to your kids.
Sound Advice: Why Does My Kid Hit?
Clinical therapist Amy English answers this burning parenting question: how can I get my child to be less physically aggressive?
Sound Advice: Why Does My Tween Keep Secrets?
Is your kid keeping secrets? A clinical therapist explains why they do it—and how to open the lines of communication.
How to Apologize to Your Child
We’ve all made mistakes with our kids. When it’s the parent’s turn to apologize, here’s a step-by-step guide for saying sorry.
Sound Advice: When Should I Give My Kid a Cell Phone?
Licensed professional counselors Reagan Vermillion and Amy Hurlburt give us their expert advice on how to determine when you give your child a cell phone.
How to Handle Family Conflict During the Holidays
Don’t get along with your mother-in-law? Disagree with your cousin’s political views? Here’s how to keep the peace at Christmas.
10 Ways to Help Veterans and Their Families
In honor of Veterans Day here are 10 simple ways you and the kids can partner with local and national organizations to support military families.
Is Your Child Modeling Material?
Read our local industry expert’s advice for all you need to know about child modeling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
7 Apps That Help Control Screen Time
We love our devices, but they’re also turning our brains into mush. These 7 apps help you set time limits and protect your kids online.
How to Stop Spoiling Your Child and Why
It can be hard to raise children in a world where everything they want seems to be within reach—here’s how to make sure they don’t feel entitled.
Car Seat Missteps to Avoid
To help parents better navigate particular aspects of car seats, a child passenger safety technician at Chicco, shares some tips.