By Audra Glidewell The statistics are startling: One in three Texas women have experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives. Fortunately, The Family Place has been saving lives in the North Texas community for 40 years. This organization empowers victims of physical and emotional domestic abuse by providing…
BY KARYN BRODSKY Kaitlyn Wade is a force to be reckoned with. Twice during her childhood, the Arlington native suffered near-death experiences – leukemia and a serious car wreck – and twice, she bounced back. Today, at 24, she volunteers her time to help others afflicted by childhood leukemia as…
“There is no health without mental health.” –World Health Organization It’s another Monday in Plano ISD at Davis Elementary School. Students enter classes and listen to the announcements for the day over the school intercom system. The student announcer closes by saying, “now it’s time for the Mindfulness Monday Moment…
by Alicia Wanek Talking about guns is always controversial. No matter which side of the political aisle you stand on, we all agree that we want to keep our kids safe. After all, guns are the second leading cause of death among children. How to keep them safe in schools,…
Tips for Caring for Aging Parents By Deborah Dobbs, M.A. | Contributor My parents have a book on an end table titled The Joys of Getting Older. It’s a book of blank pages. This speaks volumes about my mother’s feelings regarding aging, especially as the roles we play in each other’s lives…
by Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor As a Temperament Therapist and Life Strategist, I have worked with multiple clients desiring a “quick fix” or an easy solution to reach a desired goal. Unfortunately, excuses soon follow once we discuss the effort and steps required to reach their desired goals. Whether…
By Jeff Anderson | Contributor When you have children, there isn’t a good time to file for divorce, but if it is inevitable, there are times of the year that are better than others. There’s a pattern to when most people file or, to put a finer point on it,…
by Lisa A. Beach “I never thought I’d end up here,” you might be thinking as you ponder life as a single parent following your divorce. Now, you find yourself maneuvering through the unfamiliar territory of dating in midlife. It’s a bit strange and uncomfortable—not at all like dating in…
by Lisa A. Beach “I never thought I’d end up here,” you might be thinking as you ponder life as a single parent following your divorce. Now, you find yourself maneuvering through the unfamiliar territory of dating in midlife. It’s a bit strange and uncomfortable—not at all like dating in…