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When Your Child Wants to Be a Vegetarian
Being a parent doesn’t come with a handbook. Dallas mom Melissa Boyd knows this all too well. About four months…
Overscheduled Kids
I remember looking at the clock, and it was 4:03pm when my cell phone rang. I didn’t want to answer…
Traveling with Kids of All Ages
Tips for parents to manage their kids while traveling this summer.
Guides for Helping Baby Sleep
Aching for a couple more hours of sleep? Check out our round up of go-to sleep guides.
The Doula Decision
Online Exclusive: Today, some new parents are turning to doulas for the help they need.
Ten Things to Do While the Kids Are Away
Summer camps offer moms some critically needed downtime. Take advantage of those opportunities!
Surviving Winter Cold Season
When treating your little ones with a case of a winter cold, put down the Dimetapp…There are new ways to fight illness that you need to know about.
Soothe Your Child's School Anxiety
Looking to ease your child’s negative feelings towards school? Read this expert’s advice.
Protecting Kids from Toxic Chemicals
Tummy trouble seemed inescapable for 5-year-old Tej Sethi. Colicky and sensitive as a baby, he spent his early years taking…
Parental Illness: Helping Children Cope
When a parent becomes seriously ill, children can be fraught with uncertainty, insecurity and confusion.
New Parents Prepare for Something Different
Luke is independent and likes to flit from activity to activity, person to person. But he shows little interest or…
Moving With Your Special Needs Child
Moving with your special needs child can be very challenging. However, several things can be done to make it go more smoothly.
Mommy Wants Her Body Back
Women are increasingly seeking plastic surgery in the hopes of reclaiming pre-baby figures; but what should we tell our little…
Made in the Shade
Sunglasses protect your family from eye damage related to UV rays. Let your sunglasses be more than a fashion statement this year.
Look Who's (Not) Squawking Now
Looking for ways to calm your cranky baby? Read words of wisdom from Dr. Harvey Karp, author of The Happiest Baby on the Block.
Kids Behaving Badly: They Might Just Make it After All
This article breaks down the most recent, cutting-edge studies and research that impact the world of those living with ADHD.
Kids and Show Business
Before pursuing a child’s big screen dreams, here’s what Dallas parents need to know.
Inspire Learning with Comics
Spark your kids’ interest in reading and writing with creative comic-strip writing and illustrating.
How Water Can Help Your Family Avoid Meltdowns
Dehydration is a common problem that is most often overlooked by busy, on the go families. Drink lots of water year round, but particularly in the summer.