8 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2019 GOODTO GO 34 DARTable Staycations – The Adventure Awaits! 37 Eating my way from Dallas to the Texas Hill Country How one family’s annual trip to summer camp uncovered an extraordinary food odyssey The Go-To Source for Parents of Kids Tweens to Twenties JULY | AUGUST 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! GOOD ADVICE 23 Animals Help the Human Soul Our animal friends can teach a child many things 45 Navigating Life’s Transitions The experts atThe Counseling Place offer tips and warning signs as our kids transition into the next level of school 60 Teen Privacy How far should you go to respect your teen’s privacy? 61 Patriotic Kids Advice for parents whose kids decide to serve in the military 68 Navigating Marriage in the Empty Nest Facing life after the children leave home GOOD HEALTH 30 Are Your Children Allergic to Dogs? GOOD DEEDS 28 Canine Comfort and Connection Walter and other therapy dogs bring out the best in people “These animals need our help, if we don't help them, who will?" Animal advocate Elise Bissell takes home our Very Inspiring Person Award for her tireless efforts to rescue strays and forgotten dogs. | Page 12 GOODTIMES 77 Good Times for a Good Cause Community & philanthropic events GOOD EATS 16 Frosty Treats to Beat the Heat Here’s the scoop on where to indulge your summer sweet tooth 20 Bone Appetit! Check out our editors’favorite pooch-friendly patios 70 Good Eats Dining Guide Hot Diggity Dog! Henry chilling poolside earns top dog in our dog days of summer cover model contest. Meet our other winners and runners up. | Page 29 GOOD LOOKS 50 Back-to-School Fashion Trends