Marriages of the Decades, and Decades, and Decades by Deb Silverthorn To have and to hold til death do us part.” These words couldn’t be more meaningful to those celebrating devotion not always rosy, but always blessed. For Jan and Malva Axel, who celebrated 72 years on December 2, life has been a…
Our teenagers may look grown up, but their brains are still developing and they don’t always make the best decisions. How can we as parents keep them safe? By Alicia Wanek All parents believe at their core that their job is to keep their children safe,” says Vanita Halliburton, President and…
By Alicia Wanek If someone told you 20 minutes and $55 could save your child’s life, would it be worth it? A Living for Zachary heart screening at The Heart Hospital in Plano, Denton or McKinney can do just that. They offer a non-invasive procedure including an electrocardiogram, a limited screening…
How Summer Camps Can Impact Kids with Special Needs by Jordan Kiefer Developing a new interest; taking a break from the school year; creating lasting memories and friendships—for these reasons and so many more, summer camp is a meaningful experience for all kids, including those with special needs. Yet, it…
How an intervention by Plano parents saved their daughter’s life BY KARYN BRODSKY What if you learned that your teen planned to run away to a foreign country to marry someone she met in an Internet chat room? For John and Stephanie Baldwin of Plano, TX, the threat was very…
Steps to Boost your Self-Love and Cultivate Happier, Healthier Relationships by Deborah Dobbs, MA | Contributor What do you think of when you hear someone talk about self-love? Is it too mushy? Selfish? A luxury you don’t have time for? I admit the idea used to inspire an eye roll…
Resolve to Find your Best Self in 2018 by Erin O’Connell It’s resolution-making season, but sometimes resolutions can become another item to add to the “to-do” list. And we get it: life is busy. Time for self-care might seem impossible, and getting in shape or doing something good for yourself…
By Debbie Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor Tis the season to be jolly so don’t let stress overtake your good holiday vibe. Here are some suggestions that work for me, and I hope can help you as well. 1) Do not exhaust yourself decorating the house The decorations are for you and your…
Adding flexibility to holiday traditions can maintain joy for children of divorce BY KARYN BRODSKY Many view their holiday traditions as “the way we’ve always done them,” but a divorce or separation can throw a monkey wrench into the best-laid plans. It is then that adjustments must be made. Lon…