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The Beat Goes On
How Music Therapy Helps Kids With Special Needs Find Their Rhythm
TRUST in the Future
When 1-year-old Trey underwent brain surgery in an attempt to squelch the painful and life-threatening seizures his body continually endured…
Successful List Writing
There’s no better feeling than checking off tasks from your to-do list. But what happens when you have four or…
Savvy Skincare
When it comes to taking care of your skin, sometimes other priorities get in the way. But, a well-planned skincare…
Ready, Set, Dinner!
It’s no secret that, as a busy mom, you’re always short on time. And, no matter how busy life gets,…
HUNT for a Cure
When Imana, 6-year-old daughter of Gayla Culp of Carrollton, began to struggle with her speech and motor skills, the family…
Decoding Dyslexia
Parents whose child is struggling with reading or writing may find themselves wishing for a diagnosis—any diagnosis—that will guide them…
Asperger's: A Fleeting Diagnosis?
When national autism experts announced a proposal to remove Asperger’s from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (to…
Grand Expectations
Grandparents. The dictionary lists the word as a noun: a parent of one’s father or mother. Perhaps it should also…
Learning Logistics
You don’t have to pull an all-nighter to get the best resources for your child’s educational needs—we’ve done the work…
The Restless Ones
They are bright, original and inventive. They are also children at risk.
Co-Op Education
Have you heard of co-op preschools, but you’re not quite sure what the term entails? Cooperative, or co-op, preschools follow…
Living Through Loss
How parents can help children grieve and go on to positive, happy lives
Give It Away Now
’Tis the season to be giving. But as fabulous as your unused TVs, clothes and other outdated possessions might be,…
(App)licable Education
There’s been more than one instance when you’ve handed over your smartphone to your fussy toddler as instant entertainment. Now,…
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
You might think estate planning is just for those with palatial mansions or acres of oil wells, but if you’ve…
Little Linguists
How Monolingual Parents Can Raise Bilingual Kids
Give (Green) Thanks
As the holiday season approaches, you can easily plan ways to show appreciation to Mother Earth. These eco-friendly tips will…
All About Appendicitis
Your son complains of stomach pain. Vomiting and a low-grade fever worsen his discomfort. Add all of these symptoms together…