by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer Getting passionate about calculus? Could it really happen? In this day and age, with the focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), kids need these skills in a way our generation didn’t. Jay Veal and his mother Gloria at INC (It’s Not…
Good Parenting is Filled with “Letting Go” Moments by Susan Sugerman, MD, MPH | Contributor One day I woke up and suddenly realized my child did not “belong” to me anymore. It happened with all of my three boys, each at their own time and their own developmental stage. I…
Dallas is a world class city, yet tonight an estimated 5,000 children and their families will not have a safe place to sleep. by Tricia White | Managing Editor Founded in 1986 by then Mayor Annette G. Strauss, Family Gateway has served homeless families for nearly 30 years. In addition…
by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of two amazing organizations that allow me to spend quality time with each of my children while teaching them about the importance of philanthropy. My 16-year-old son and I belong to a local…
Ashlee and Chris Kleinert Empower Others With Enthusiasm by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have certainly taken this quote to heart. In 2008, during the country’s financial crisis, the Dallas couple and parents of three grown children…
Star Interior Resources Offers Expert Advice to Re-Do and Re-New Your Home Sweet Home by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer Holiday decorating adds an extra touch of sparkle to your home, so it’s always a little depressing when the holiday decorations come down and you once again notice everything around the…
by Stacey Kam | Staff Writer The holiday season is often a stressful time: the pressure of spending extra money on gifts, trying to make sure everyone is happy, prepping for out of town guests, … The list can seem daunting. The holidays can also be a letdown. Months…
The holidays can be a killer: shopping, cooking and family visiting, not to mention the cleaning up. So you deserve a vacation (or maybe you don’t, but I won’t tell). Fortunately winter is the perfect time for a cheap getaway. Here’s how to create one in four easy steps, but…
by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer When it comes to holiday shopping, are you the one who has all the purchases made by Thanksgiving and then sits back to enjoy the seasonal festivities? Or are you the one running around last-minute trying to find something you can wrap in…