Off-the-screen Activities to Keep Kids Busy this Summer
When the middle of May rolled around, Kelly W., a Frisco mother of a 9- and 14-year old, knew she needed a playbook to keep her kids busy – and off their screens – this
How to Keep the Kids Occupied This Summer
The school year is over for North Texas students, and as if parents haven’t had enough to do teaching their home-based pupils in recent months, now comes the prospect of how to keep them busy
Staying Connected With your Grandchildren in the Time of COVID-19
Few relationships are more special than those between grandparents and their grandchildren. For grandparents, spending time with the little ones sparks incredible joy and fulfillment. But in the age of the coronavirus, most grandparents are
Keeping Kids Active and Focused during Quarantine
As a parent, maybe you’ve had times thinking how nice it would be just to have the kids home on a school day. No rushes through breakfast. No frantic “I just remembered I promised to
How to Stay Connected When You Can’t Be Together
Social interaction is a basic human need. We look to the connections we make in our churches, schools, workplaces, restaurants, gyms and other gathering spots to promote our physical and emotional wellbeing. But in this
How to Stay Connected under the International Travel Ban
The latest travel advisory issued March 19 by the U.S. State Department restricts all American citizens from traveling abroad due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s a measure put in place to help control the spread
How to Talk to Your Family About COVID-19
With most schools closed indefinitely and new government guidelines changing up our normal routines and limiting how we interact with each other, society as a whole is coming to terms with some unusual new realities.
When It’s More Than Just Teen Angst
Kids can be kids, and sometimes their reactions and responses reflect that. And teenagers and preteens, in particular, are notorious for conflict with parents and family members as they learn to navigate hormones, a bigger
Ask the Family Health Doctor: Preparing for Back to School
Although it may feel like summer just started, it’s time to start getting the kids ready for another school year. We know your children’s health is a top priority, so we asked Paul Guttuso, M.D.,
Lower Your Family’s Risk for a Toxic Halloween
By the time your little trick-or-treaters change their minds about their costume choice for the hundredth time, it becomes tempting to grab a mass-produced costume, mask and wig from the closest Halloween superstore. Not so