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Why Your Left-Brained Kid Needs the Arts
Art is not just for creative kids. If your child is into math and science, art can help them succeed in a STEM career.
What Princes and Princesses are Teaching Our Kids
Disney princesses and princes have changed for the better, but are there some messages in princess culture that affect kids in a negative way?
The Neighborhood Issue 2019: CollinChild
Where to go for family fun in Collin County neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Issue 2019: DallasChild
Where to go for family fun in Dallas County neighborhoods
How To Parent A Strong-Willed Kid
Talking it out doesn’t usually work, so what are the best strategies for dealing with a spirited child?
27 Laws Every Texan Parent Should Know
Texas harbors a host of laws that affect you as a parent. Some may enhance your parental rights, while others could land you in jail or create other civil or criminal liabilities if not obeyed.
Life in a Dallas-Fort Worth Food Desert
Families who live in local food deserts travel hours to get fresh, healthy food for their kids.
In Youth Sports, Yelling Doesn’t Help Your Kid
Most parents and coaches want the best for their kids by being supportive, interactive role models, helping children have fun while reaping the benefits of playing sports. And that’s what children want out of sports too. But sometimes, adults get carried away with the excitement of a big moment.
The Surprising Face of the Homeless in North Texas
Tracy Cross, whose name has been changed at her request, and her husband worked hard to make ends meet and cover…
Why Kids With Disabilities Have Trouble Getting the Right Diagnosis
Children with special needs may be more vulnerable to getting the wrong treatment for routine medical problems.
Teaching Your Children To Love Themselves
Helping your child build a positive, healthy self-image starts with being nicer to yourself.
Supporting the Emotional Health of Your Child With Disabilities
How to raise a happy, confident kid, even if your child with special needs has trouble communicating their feelings.
Extra Care
Come January of each year, Fort Worth mom Angela Darby starts to stress about where she will send her 14-year-old son, Jordon,…
Art For All
Nine-year-old Pablo Mosquera Garcia didn’t get much out of going to art museums. Cultural venues like art museums and theaters…
The Anxiety Link
Next to the fridge in Hilda Ruiz’s kitchen, a calendar reminds her 12-year-old-son Daniel of upcoming appointments—swimming lessons for him…
The Invisible Ones
Despite a thriving local economy, the number of homeless families and children in North Texas continues to rise. And they’re not all panhandling—they’re at work, at school and on the playground, going unnoticed and, sometimes, unhelped.
Happier Holidays
Stress-reducing tips for navigating travel and family gatherings when your child has special needs.
United They Stand
The threat to Medicaid is inspiring advocacy efforts in North Texas and beyond.
Who is Your Celebrity Mommy Type?
Is your favorite pastime playing at the park with your little in a pair of Lululemon leggings? (Hello, Jessica Biel.)…