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Kids Dental Care at Home 101
DFWChild reviews the basics for pediatric dental hygiene at home, as recommended by the American Dental Association.
Prepping for Your Kids’ First Concert
DFWChild offers tips for parents to consider when taking your child out to their first live concert, including an expert’s advice for protecting their hearing.
Special Needs Parents: What to Do When You’re Depressed?
How to tell the difference between fatigue and depression, and where caregivers can turn for help.
Spin the Spectrum Teaches DJ Skills to Those with Autism
A Dallas program is teaching DJ skills to kids and adults on the spectrum—providing a method of regulation, giving them predictable social interactions, and growing their confidence.
Why Your STEM Kids Need 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.
Why Your Child Needs Social Emotional Learning
This critical part of a child’s early development sets the stage for future success in school and in life
What You Need to Know About Your Kid’s Sunscreen
What do you know about your kid’s sunscreen? We spoke to pediatric dermatologist Dr. Nnenna Agim about her best tips for protecting your kids’ delicate skin.
Helping Your Child with Special Needs Exercise
Daniel Stein, CEO and founder of Special Strong, shares his expert tips for encouraging your child with special needs to exercise.
Sound Advice: What are Alternative Treatments for ADHD?
In this Sound Advice column, integrative pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu talks exploring alternative treatments for ADHD beyond medication.
A Parent’s Guide to Taking the Pacifier
Baylor Scott & White pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani shares tips and tricks for weaning your child off the pacifier without tears and tantrums.
Sound Advice: My Child Hates to Take a Bath—What Can I Do?
Pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani weighs in on what to do when your child hates to take a bath and more tips for getting them clean.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
All About Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians
If you’re concerned about your child’s development, behavior or the impact of a disability or disorder, seeing a developmental-behavioral pediatrician can speed the process of getting answers and a treatment plan.
What Qualifies as Good Bedside Manner?
We all want our pediatricians to have “good bedside manner,” but what does that really mean?—And what to do when it’s not so good.
Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health During the Pandemic
The pandemic has weighed heavily on everyone—and has had more impact on our children that we may even realize. Here’s how to identify anxiety and emotional turmoil, and how to help.
Domestic Violence Resources in Dallas-Fort Worth
One in 3 Texans experiences domestic violence. Here’s what to look for and ways to give or get help across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Why Every Child Needs a Mentor
Mentors can benefit kids of any age and background. Here’s how to find a role model your kid can look up to.
Signs and Symptoms That Your Child Isn’t Sleeping Well
When children have health or behavioral issues, parents look for answers. But here’s one possibility that parents sometimes overlook: sleep problems.
Support Causes That Help Moms on North Texas Giving Day
show your support to nonprofits like The Magdalen House, which provides a safe place for women to achieve sobriety from alcohol, at no cost