Reflecting Back on Your Teen Years to Sharpen Your Parenting Skills Does your 11 year-old whine about not getting to use social media? Is your 16 year-old asking for permission to stay all night at the prom after-party? In the age of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and ‘how-to’ guides…
Scoring higher on college entrance exams is all about the prep. College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, says Varun Tewari, owner of Victory Step Test Prep, an educational company with locations in Dallas and Plano. “The ACT…
Ways Kids Can Cash-in This Summer: Real Money Making Ideas for Pre-Teens and Teens By Kimberly Blaker | Contributor An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem,…
The WaterRower delivers comprehensive cardio, muscle & calorie burning in the comfort of your home Compiled by Tricia White | Managing Editor Did you know that rowing is one of the best exercises for developing aerobic fitness? Not only does working out with rowing machines allow people to develop…
No action on a home surveillance camera means all’s well while you’re away by Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer Now trending in your neighborhood: the installation of indoor and outdoor security cameras to keep your family safe and deter crime. With more dual income families, the need for a means…
Your Guide to a Successful Garage Sale: Everything You Need to Know to Get Rid of That Unwanted Stuff By Kimberly Blaker Are your garage, basement, and closets overflowing from the heaps of stuff you’ve been saving “just in case?” Then it may be time to put it to good use—in…
The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and to teaching the moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred and indifference for the benefit of all humanity. Located in Dallas’ Historic West End, the Museum hosts more than 65,500 visitors annually, among them 31,000…
Dangers In The Drink Aisle: The Truth Behind Energy Drinks & Dietary Supplements By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer How many times have you kicked back an energy drink just to get through the afternoon at the office? How many times have your kids done the same thing before a big…
This content was taken from a PTA lecture presented by William McLaughlin, principal of Shepton High School Getting the most effective use of the internet can be challenging, but with the right information and tools, students (and parents!) can benefit from this amazing technological “revolution.” Create a Social Network to…