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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.
Raising Money-Smart Kids
Spending and saving can be difficult for even adults to manage, but you can set up your child for long-term financial literacy by preparing them to understand money matters.
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.
What Black History Month Should Be
Mom blogger Jenay Sherman shares her thoughts on what Black History Month should be and why 28 days is far too few.
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.
National Parks-Themed Birthday Party
How Dallas parents Rita and Eric hosted their petite park ranger’s first birthday party with nature bingo and a Smokey Bear piñata.
2021 Texas Laws that Special Needs Families Should Know
These new Texas laws affect the special needs community in matters of special education, health and medicine, voting, and criminal justice.
16 Fitness Apps to Build Better Habits
For inspiration in your fitness journey, check out these 12 apps from workout plans to food logging, plus must-try online classes.
Share Your Input for the National Autism Plan
Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is asking for public comments on autism services and treatments through end of November.
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.