James Bias’ 4-year-old son has a best friend. They’ve grown up together. They’ve been potty-trained, disciplined and loved together. They…
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A Shift in the ED at Cook Children's Medical Center
Dr. Daniel Guzman wonders aloud why he eats and eats and doesn’t gain weight. Could it be that he typically…
A Night in the ER at Children's Medical Center
Destiny Herrera clamps her lips and scowls. No amount of coaxing or comical faces will persuade the 3-year-old to open…
Sharing the Road with School Buses
September is waning, and school is in full swing. And if you’re like many other North Texas drivers, you’ve already…
Kayak Fishing with the Kids
With the popularity of kayak fishing increasing as steadily as gas prices, kayak fishing is an alternative form of local fishing to which increasing numbers of anglers are turning for a sublime day on the water.
Wounded Child, Wounded Parent
About the time she had her first baby, vague and fleeting memories of something that happened when she was a…
A Kid’s Training Guide to Running
How to help them build their endurance—while still keeping it fun—according to their age group
Bento Boxes
If your child is a picky eater, then you have my sincerest condolences. I only offer them because I was…
Party Rock and Party Roll
Take a departure from typical and put your kid’s next big day on wheels. From food trucks to traveling trolleys,…
Developmental Pediatricians
What they can do, how they can help your family and how you can help them.
The Back-to-School Survival Guide
Preparing Your Child, Schoolteachers, and Yourself for the Year Ahead
Streamline Your Morning Routine
No more hitting the snooze button – you’ve got things to do, places to be and, as usual, not enough…
Why We Love Fort Worth in the Summer
The summer is long, but probably not long enough by your kids’ calculations. In between summer reading and day camps,…
Calming the Back-to-School Jitters
Tips for helping your child get ready for school mentally
Keep School Lunches Cold
Is that sack lunch cold enough, or are you exposing your child to disease? Learn how to pack lunches for maximum illness prevention.
Hydrous Wake Park
For a fun, new summer activity, skip the typical super-slides and try out Hydrous, the Dallas area’s only cable park.
Interurban Railway Museum
Take a ride into the past at Plano’s admission-free Interurban Railway Museum
Texas Civil War Museum
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a trip to the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi
Worldview
They know where to toss old soda cans. They flip off the lights when they leave their room. They understand…
Smarter Over the Summer
Students lose knowledge over the summer. Keep them learning with these fun, educational ideas.