Kids today are facing health struggles, like heart disease risk factors, which were once considered a problem only for adults. What’s the trick to turning things around for your child? Try this whole-family approach.
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The Scars of Sadness
What are the effects of parental depression on the kids?
The ABCs of ABA
A look at the sometimes-confusing world of Applied Behavior Analysis
Film and Fatherhood with Jorge Gutierrez
The Book of Life director and Dallas dad Jorge Gutierrez talks film-making, fatherhood and where to find the best tacos in Dallas.
The Politics of Kindergarten
How young children win friends and influence their classmates.
Feeding Plano's Chronically Hungry Kids
Did you know almost 30 percent of Plano ISD elementary kids are eligible for free or reduced lunch? Help put a dent in hunger by volunteering to pack backpacks full of food for Plano schoolkids.
River Rafting in Utah
Looking for an adventurous family vacation? Ride along with a first-time rafter on this four-day river-rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument.
Third-Time Mom: Tana Roberts
Tana Roberts is a pediatrician and mom of three children under 5, including new daughter Mary. She and her husband Tim live in University Park.
Diaper Bags & Luggage Tags
5 travel hacks for parents with baby in tow.
Big, Meet Little
How to prepare your child to be a big brother or sister.
Flat Head Fears
Baby’s head starting to look lopsided? You’re not the only one whose little one may be suffering from plagiocephaly.
Mom-to-Be: Lauren Zoucha
Lauren Zoucha is a 24-year-old photographer and graphic designer who is expecting her first child, a girl, with husband Anthony. The couple lives in Waxahachie.
It's a Wrap!
A step-by-step guide to master the art of swaddling.
Naming Your Baby
Expert advice to selectively ignore as you choose a name for your baby.
Bed Rest Survival Guide
How to get by when you can’t get up and about.
New Mom: Whitney Rose
Whitney Rose is a former Spanish teacher and now a stay-at-home mom to daughter Kennedy. Her husband Carter is a photographer. The family lives in East Dallas.
Artober
32 Dallas-Fort Worth important artworks you must introduce your kids to this month.
Cool to Be Kind
How local moms are raising inclusive, compassionate kids through school programs, support groups and community awareness.
State Fair of Texas 2014
Say howdy to Big Tex when the State Fair of Texas returns to Fair Park for its 24-day run of carnival rides, live performances, deep-fried foods and family-friendly entertainment, to boot.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
How does life change for the grandparents who are forced to step in and raise their grandkids? What about the kids?