As many as 80 percent of parents around the world spank their children. But 50 years of research now shows spanking kids does way more harm than good.
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Slamming Doors
Nick turns 21 in October, and the state believes that his overnight services no longer need to be funded. The state agencies currently support Nick and his needs as a minor. In a few months, Nick runs the risk of having all of this stripped away.
More Than Just Talk
I’ve been working on a list of discussions for a while now. I’m actually up to 1,598 topics, ranging from…
Albertina Cisneros' Painted Home
Cisneros approaches the space with an overarching concept in mind before making her selections on everything from palette to individual pieces.
Spying on Your Kids
Monitoring children has been a hotly contested topic in recent years with the introduction of apps and software that let parents keep tabs on, well, everything their child does. Some classify this as parenting; others (like myself) look at it as an invasion of privacy that might actually do more harm than good.
Moms Living With Insomnia
When you’re not just tired but suffering from chronic sleep deprivation, experts share how to develop a routine and demand sleep to prioritize yourself and avoid insomnia.
Brooke Cariker Inabnett's Enlightened Manor
The Preston Hollow home she shares with her attorney-husband, John, and their young daughters showcases the talents of her firm, The Interior Stylist.
Society Baker Founder Roshi Muns
Aside from bakery duties, the single mom enjoys every moment she has with her son, Henry.
Why You Should Date Your Spouse
Never stop dating your spouse. Date nights show a willingness to make the other person a priority by setting aside one-on-one time and working to constantly develop the relationship.
Choose to Be Thankful
When it comes to raising a child or children with special needs, there are so many ways that you can choose to look at things. I choose to be thankful.
The Kids Are All Right (So Stop the Mommy Guilt)
Stop stressing working moms. Your littles might actually be better than OK.
Should You Let Your Kids Play Football?
Former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings tells us why he believes the game of football is safer today than it has ever been.
Bullies 101
When my son was bullied, I reacted like most dads and walked over to the bully and asked him if it made him feel like a big man antagonizing a fifth-grader. I then explained to him what antagonizing means.
Letter From the Editor
Since the birth of my first child — and the birth of my first magazine, DallasChild — I’ve had a…
The Seven Deadly Sins
As a dad and husband who deeply cares about others in the same category and wants desperately to be the…
The High Life
With round-the-clock concierge, close proximity to restaurants and family-friendly environs, what more motivation can a true urbanite need?
Big-League Reality
Quick question: Should I feel guilty for not wanting to push my kids toward all-star statuses in select sports? If…
The Gripe List
My notepad is filled with half-baked thoughts and observations that will never see the light of day. Then again, maybe today can be that day.
Dance Dance Evolution
I trained for this night ever since the doctor said the scariest three words I’ve ever heard on July 26,…
Keeping It Real
Am I negative or a realist? I’m hoping for the latter, but fearing the former. Regardless, I actually do enjoy…