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Gifted, Talented and Misunderstood
Bianca* is a bright child. Identified as gifted at the age of 9, she is now in seventh grade at…
Your Other Children
One evening, Erin Urbanek walked by the room of one of her nine children. Twelve-year-old Jonathan was praying, listing all…
Why Texans Should Care
One in five children in Texas is uninsured. What happened to the bill that was supposed to help them? We examine the political dance of children’s health insurance in Texas.
Bedwetting Blues
Are You Searching for Solutions to Your Child’s Nighttime Accidents? The Answers May Surprise You.
Stressed? Reach Out for Help
With a bustling family schedule, the daily juggle of a mother whose child has special needs can become overwhelming. For…
Standing Up for a Cause
Will Kovich, 20, takes leadership and advocacy classes at The Arc of Greater Tarrant County, which advocates for people with…
Interactive Metronome Therapy
Never heard of the Interactive Metronome (I.M.)? You’re not alone. Yet this is one of the most cutting-edge therapies for…
The Battle of A.R.D.
Jordan Steele, 7, will be a second-grader at Spring Creek Elementary in Richardson ISD in the fall. Her entire school…
Federal Bill May Enable Special Tax-Free Savings
If passed, The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act will allow individuals with disabilities (or their parents) to create…
Horsing Around
Children on the autism spectrum who struggle with social interaction, communication or sensory processing are reversing their neurological symptoms through…
TV Show Sheds Light on CP
Table for 12, which debuted on The Learning Channel in the spring, features a New Jersey couple, Betty and Eric…
Managed Blood Sugar = Better Behavior
Is blood sugar an underlying link in the cause of ADHD, autism and other behavioral disorders? And, can symptoms be…
“The Horse Boy” by Rupert Isaacson
The Horse Boy: A Father’s Quest to Heal His Son, released in April, is the story of author Rupert Isaacson…
Discipline Dilemmas: What’s Your Parenting Style?
It’s been said that there are as many parenting styles as there are parents. One of the most popular recent…
Don't Just Lounge … Learn!
It’s day two of summer vacation and you’re already out of entertainment ideas for the kids. How can you offer…
Chef Jamie Samford's Perfect Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin
Chef Jamie Samford loves preparing fine meats. In fact, the father of four says, “My son was eating fois gras…
Battleground: Fighting in Front of the Kids
When Ausa Faria, a North Texas mom of three, received a phone call from her daughter’s elementary school principal, she…
Schools Reopening After Swine Flu Scare
For up-to-date national and regional news on the swine influenza, go to Texas Health’s landing page at: www.texashealth.org/body.cfm?id=3082 Fort Worth…
Down Syndrome: Living and Thriving
Four decades ago, children with Down syndrome often were institutionalized. Today, they share classrooms, playgrounds and baseball teams with typical children.