8 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2018 The Go-To Source for Parents of Kids Tweens to Twenties SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER CONTENTS goodLIFEfamily LIVE. LEARN. LAUGH. REPEAT. Everyefforthasbeenmadetoauthenticatetheinformationcontainedonthesepages.Shouldyoufindanerror,omissionorissuewiththecontent,pleasecontactus.Theopinionsandexpressionscontained 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. AND MUCH MORE! GOODTIMES 28 Game On For Family Game Night New and classic picks for your next night in 30 Discover What’s New at the State Fair of Texas DARTable tips to getting there quick and easy 63 The Party Play-Makers Talented people help you celebrate good times 77 Good Times for a Good Cause Community & philanthropic events GOOD IDEAS 42 North Texas Food Bank’s Game Plan to Wipe Out Hunger Expansion into Collin County supports mission 44 Gun Safety at Home 52 Embrace Learning Differences 3 ways to ensure academic support GOODTO GO 35 10 Family Fun Things To Do 38 Fun and Fashionable Places To Enjoy Fall “I’m doing what I can to help me and lots of others.” Good Kid Award Recipient 5th Grader Hallie Bea Barnard on how Hallie's heroes is saving lives | Page 12 GOOD ADVICE 16 10 Steps to Transforming Your Life Kick start your game plan to positive change 18 Make a Game Plan Expert advice on becoming your best you 24 Is There a Right Time for Divorce? What to consider when kids are involved 26 Joys and Pitfalls of Dating as a Single Parent 50 Transition Tips for Parents of College-Bound Kids 60 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents GOOD EATS 32 2018 Big Tex Choice Awards 68 Good Eats Dining Guide Check out our editors’favorite dining destinations