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4 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER CONTENTS AND MUCH MORE Every effort has been made to authenticate the information contained on these pages. Should you find an error omission or issue with the content please contact us.The opinions and expressions contained herein are those of the myriad of specialists and of parents and children who were willing to offer their input and are not necessarily endorsed or shared by the staff or ownership of Good Life Family or its parent company SLP Company LLC. GOOD EATS 50 Where Theres Smoke... Theres Byres. Meet internationally celebrat- ed Chef Tim Byres and find out why he is passionate about his new SMOKE restaurant in Plano. LOOKING GOOD GOOD HEALTH 24 Sports Injuries Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt. 26 Are Sports Safe for Your Teen Athlete Find out with this important exam. 27 Is Overuse Injury Around the Corner GOOD PEOPLE 34 Homeless to Hopeful VIP Award recipient Shanjula Harris just may be the most inspiring woman in Dallas. GOOD LIVING 20 Ready for the Game Starpower brings it home. 22 Tailgate Tips Recipes GOODTO KNOW 40 The Empty Nest Syndrome INSIGHTS into starting your next chapter. 47 ACT vs. SAT Victory Steps Varun Tewari unravels the mystery. 54 Book Review The Naked Roommate GOOD ADVICE 16 A Matter of Trust Chuck Cowell is the banker youll want to know. 14 Preserving Life Even When Youre Gone Why should you have life insurance GOOD DEEDS 48 No Place to Call Home The shocking reality of teen homelessness. GOOD GUIDE 35 Changing Seasons From elementary to middle school college and beyond every stage of life has its own theme. GOODTIMES 60 Calendar and Event Photos We celebrate our time with wonderful food and conversation Mary Danz Hitzges on the perfect date night Page 58 ONTHE COVER 53 Dining Guide Festive patios family-friendly finds and divine date nights here are our editors favs Homecoming is a great time to celebrate with everyone. Plano West senior Marco Saracini above with ESD senior Hattie Browning Page 28 Date night on the patio at SMOKE in Plano