Supporting Your Student Athlete in the Age of COVID-19
We all know the importance of sports in the daily lives of student athletes. Whether in the water, on the field or court, playing sports are good for kids, teaching them good life lessons about
Halloween 2020: Keeping Your Ghosts & Ghouls Safe This Year
New safety guidelines from the CDC discourage Americans from taking part in traditional trick-or-treating, which can be an extra kick in the gut for many families whose children’s usual outlets for fun and socialization have been uprooted
Children and COVID-19: Navigating In-Person Learning
Heading back to school looks a lot different this year for many North Texas families. Some families have been virtual learning for the beginning portion of the school year with in-person learning on the near
Summer Nutrition Basics for Parents of Young Athletes
Parents of young athletes play a number of number of important roles — from chief spectator and cheerleader to surrogate coach and tutor. But making sure their children are getting the proper nutrition to fuel
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 While Learning at Home
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 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.
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.,