TV shows like Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have lately brought preeclampsia back into the public eye. Thankfully, medical…
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Clea Verven's Eco-friendly Home
Tour Clea Verven’s East Dallas home, designed by architect husband Steven as a sustainable place for the family to play.
A Date to Remember
November 22, 1963. I’m hoping – no, make that praying – that everyone reading this month’s column knows the significance…
App Happy
When my son was young, I often found myself wondering how anyone ever raised a child with special needs before…
Brittany Edwards Cobb’s Eclectic Home
Brittany Edwards Cobb talks design, her California roots, and filling her family’s Highland Park home with treasures from her travels.
To Play or Not To Play
The Football Conundrum
California Dreaming
Tour Nicole Musselman’s California-cool ranch house, where she lives with 8-year-old son Henry and rescue pooch Murphy.
Heavyweight Humiliation
In the time it takes me to pound out this column, I can embarrass my 13-year-old daughter 10 different ways….
Art and Artifacts
Take a tour of Matt & Mary Emma Hawthorne’s white, contemporary ranch-style home, full of art and unique vintage pieces.
The Good, The Bad and The Dad
If you built the perfect NFL quarterback, you’d definitely start with Peyton Manning’s brain. You’d then pick Cam Newton’s body…
Autism and Mommy’s Playdate Frustration
Play dates provide essential interaction for children and much needed social support for moms.
Simple Tips for Happiness from The Happiness Project’s Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Project author Gretchen Rubin created her to-do lists based on what makes her happy—like good smells.
Sex, Romance and the New Parents
And baby makes three …. Learn how to adjust to your new lifestyle as parents with these tips for keeping the homefire burning.
Roadtrippin'
For anyone who’s celebrated their 40th birthday in the last five or so years, the name John Hughes deserves a…
Whining About Why
I’ve never understood botany. In fact, after two weeks and one exam in college, I dropped my one and only…
Pressure Points
Is it just me or does everyone start feeling worse the moment they look up a malady on the Internet…
A Swing and a Miss
A friend of mine likes to sign off on his e-mails by saying, “When in doubt, hit a 5-iron.” Love…
Listomania
Every morning like clockwork, my 8-year-old son stumbles downstairs, flops on the couch and looks for the remote. 2-0-6. E-S-P-N….
The Great Divide
Let me begin by making a confession. In front of God, Governor Perry and my mom’s apple pie, I never…
Code Talkers
How many of you work with people who describe themselves as Type A++? How often are these the people you…