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Banishing BMI
A recent study suggests doctors should discard the tried-and-true body mass index measurement in favor of the lesser-known neck circumference…
(im)Perfect Parenting
Perfectionism. Far from what it sounds like, experts describe the reality of perfectionism as a mix of the compulsion to…
More Than Mom
What would you say if someone offered you a job paying $117,000 per year—but you have to agree to work…
Good Eats, They're Habit Forming
Establishing good eating habits in your kids may seem like a daunting task, but Dr. James Harris, director of the…
In One Ear …
Ever wonder why it seems your child never listens? The truth is, she may hear every word, but her brain…
Louder Than Words
NBC’s new drama Parenthood has moved Asperger’s Syndrome into the familial limelight by pulling back the curtain on mothering a…
Try It (Before You Buy It)
For children with disabilities, the playing field isn’t always so level. Whether you have a child who can’t speak, walk…
Socialize Me!
Parenting can be a lonely job, but parenting a child with special needs can be more so. “The one aspect…
Scanning for Health
It’s estimated that one in five kids with autism is on a special diet, according to a recent study by…
Needed Kneading
After making the rounds—doctor’s visits, therapy, school, playgroups—all you can think about is collapsing on the couch. Licensed massage therapist…
Mind Your Head
You’ve desperately resorted to age-old remedies—pressing crushed lilac leaves to your forehead, shutting yourself in a dark room—maybe it’s time…
The Art of Vacation
Susan Thomas of Grapevine envisioned her son Aidan’s love of all-things aviation taking flight during a mommy-son daytrip to an…
Sex, Special Needs & The Birds and Bees
A 13-year-old boy befriends twin 13-year-old girls. The next thing you know the kids aren’t talking. The boy’s mom hears…
Tiptoe Trouble
It’s not uncommon for kids to walk on their toes upon first earning their badge of mobility. But, if they…
The Wii: Fit for Family Fitness?
The Wii may be great entertainment, but if it hasn’t quite lived up to your fitness expectations, don’t be surprised….
A League of Their Own
When Wendy Deppe’s stepson, 5, needs a juice refill, he turns to his stepmother. Whether it’s a clean T-shirt, a…
Ghost in a Body
Julie Hersh slid into her maroon Escalade early one Monday morning. With sports-buffed nails she fiddled with the CD player…
STAAR Students
Texas students graduating with the class of 2015 and beyond will be STAAR-approved—that is, students must pass a new generation…
Lemon(Aid) Revolution
When our kids live in a “gimme” world, how do we change that self-serving perspective to “give to others”? Dallas…