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 Seniors and Other High-Risk Groups Safe
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has published information on ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Following the CDC’s guidelines, below are some tips for seniors and other high-risk individuals
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
Activities from a Distance for Health and Happiness
With shelter-in-place for most of North Texas, it is likely you are feeling the effects of social distancing. Although you are having to alter your social calendar for a while, it is with good reason.
10 Tips for Seniors and Other High-risk Groups
While everyone needs to do their part to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), extra attention needs to be paid to helping those at higher risk for more serious complications from the
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 Comfort, Care For and Engage with Seniors during Crisis
Older adults can be especially vulnerable during times of crisis. Seniors 65 years and older are considered at a higher risk for severe illness from the latest coronavirus (COVID-19). Concerns about the effects of the
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