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Sports Are Good for Kids With ADHD—And More Dangerous
From the time he was a toddler, Jamie Maness was a burst of energy. “Climbing on everything, getting into everything,…
Teaching Your Kids to Spot Fake News
“My goodness, that bathroom was dis-gross-ting!” my 7-year-old exclaimed as he bolted from the restroom of a local restaurant. “I’m…
How to Handle Meltdowns (and Other Bad Behavior)
We’ve all been there. You’re out running errands with your child, and you need to stop at Target. This wasn’t…
What to Know (and What to Do) About Air Pollution and Your Child’s Health
As a parent, you’re likely well aware of the harmful toxins that lurk in everyday cleaning supplies, cosmetics and skincare…
Where to Shop Model Karolina Kurkova’s Kid-Approved Wellness Line in Dallas
The clean beauty business is booming in North Texas, making it pretty easy for Mom to indulge in sustainable services…
How Music Lessons Improve Language Skills
“One of the best investments we could have made was to introduce our son, Bryant, to piano lessons at 4…
How to Relieve Discomforts of Pregnancy
“Some people say there are three genders – male, female and pregnant,” says Dawn Hallman, director of the Dallas Association…
The Many Ways Kids Benefit From Meditation
When was the last time your family went one day—that’s 24 whole hours—without anyone looking at a screen? Between his…
Best for Moms and Babies 2018
You don’t need us to tell you that you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between researching preschools (it’s never…
How To Prepare Your Child With Special Needs for Lockdown Drills
Since my daughter Dawn was diagnosed with intellectual and developmental delays, I have worried about her safety. I worried that…
These Wearable Bands Will Track and Treat Your Child’s Autism-Related Anxiety
Step aside, Fitbit. New wearable technologies are making it easier than ever to track and treat your child’s anxiety.
Say Buh-Bye to Sunburns with Blue Quail’s UV-Protective Clothing
Blue Quail Clothing Co., founded by Fort Worth mom Amanda Lundgren, offers sun-protective children’s clothing with UV-blocking fabric.
Modeling Positive Masculinity for Boys
How we define manhood to our boys has big ramifications for their emotional and mental health
How To Raise a Curious Kid
On a recent visit to the Half Pint section of Half Price Books, I grabbed a copy of Curious George…
Teaching Your Children to Love Themselves
Helping your child build a positive, healthy self-image starts with being nicer to yourself.
How Pageant Queen Ocielia Gibson Empowers Girls With More Than A Pretty Face
Ocielia Gibson, former Miss Black USA and founder of More Than A Pretty Face teaches young girls a message of true beauty.
Sports & Fitness Classes for Special Needs in Dallas-Fort Worth
Adaptive sports and fitness programs for kids with disabilities, ranging from swimming and dancing to baseball and tumbling.
These Local Treats Will Satisfy Even Your Kid’s Allergy-Sensitive Sweet Tooth
Dallas-Fort Worth is full of fresh local foods that meet your kiddos’ dietary needs, from plant-based cakes to gluten-free cupcakes to nut-free cookies.
New Blood Test May Lead to Earlier Autism Diagnoses in Children
Parents of children with autism know the stress that accompanies getting a diagnosis—but what if there was a blood test that could identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?