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When Home Isn’t Safe, How Do You Stay Home?
We can leave our homes only for work (deemed crucial) or to get essentials. But what about those who are in a bad home environment? When home isn’t safe, how do you stay home?
Cyber Security Tips During Quarantine
CyberScout—an identity, privacy and security services company—has five tips that will help parents feel more confident in their child’s cyber safety. Check them out.
10 Surprising Reasons to Give Your Child Chores
having a child who takes out the trash is more than just a convenience for parents—teaching your children to do chores and encouraging them to complete them is time well spent.
15 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy During Social Distancing
With school closures and events being postponed or canceled, finding something to do with your kiddos may seem daunting. So here are 15 things to do with the kids while they’re home from school.
A Note For All the Boy Moms Out There
One of our mommy bloggers is a mom of four boys, and takes pride in what she calls her “boy band.” Read what she has to say for all the boy moms out there.
One Ratty Summer: How a Rodent Taught My Campers Resilience
This counselor learned first-hand how resilient kids are when they’re away from home.
What To Do When Your Kids Are Stressed
What do you do when your kids complain about being really stressed? How do you help them cope with it? Experts agree on these points.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Your Kids an Allowance
You can teach your kids important money management skills by giving them a regular allowance. But how do you ensure that they end up learning what you want them to learn?
All The Rage: What’s Up with TikTok and Fake Instagrams?
If you have a child between the ages of 8–18, there’s a good chance that you’re intimately familiar with TikTok…
How To Talk to Your Child About Kids With Special Needs
Kids are curious and naturally might slip up pointing out someone who looks or sounds different than they do. Here’s how to talk to your children about their peers with special needs.
Life Lessons: Help Your Child Build Skills Essential for Independence
Sure, they’re kids. But they won’t always be. Here’s how to get your children ready for a successful adulthood.
Cold & Flu—Wellness Tips from the Experts
We spoke with experts at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth as well as experts at Children’s Health in Plano to give you some tips on how to stay healthy during this cold and flu season.
How Allen Mom and Business Owner Alicia Makaye Spends Her Monday
Allen mom Alicia Makaye, Ph.D., and her husband George own GXA, an IT support business in Richardson. They’ve been married for 17 years, have worked in…
5 Ways to Empower Kids to End Bullying
A survey completed by the Boy Scouts of America found that across the US, Generation Z believes bullying to be the biggest issue facing their community.
Just a Hop, Skip, or Drive Away
In Dallas-Fort Worth, we’ve become almost numb to traffic. Fortunately, there’s a new transportation solution that launched this week—HopSkipDrive.
How to Start Your Child Running
What parents should know to ensure their kids set off on the right foot.
How to Clean Your Kids’ Space, Kondo-Style
Your kids can help give their space the Marie Kondo treatment. (Yes, it’s possible!) Local experts share three tips to get them started.
Why & How Parents are Cutting Back Screen Time
We live in a world of quick fixes: If it squeaks, oil it. If it sticks, grease it. And if…
Richland Collegiate High School Senior Divya Lal is Educating Kids About Pet Care
Moved by the alarming number of stray animals in Dallas, local teen Divya Lal created a pet education program for kids in hopes of inspiring the next generation to take care and speak up for our furry friends.