Autumn is bursting with fun in North Texas. And DART is your ticket to a cornucopia of events both indoors and out. Lots is going on within steps of DART Rail – check out the following, and be sure to see what else is happening in the DART Service Area…
by Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor If you’re the parent of a teen, then you know that teens today are faced with busy schedules and heavy demands. Depending on the individual teen, they may handle their load with ease, but most have to hone their ability to manage time…
Want to make a difference in your teen’s life? Take control of your teen’s sleep habits. 1. Encourage your teen to place their cell phone in a docking station at the end of the day (instead of keeping it in their bedroom). 2. Help your teen view the bedroom as…
A Great Book Club Experience and a Toast to Friendship by Deb Silverthorn The glass needn’t be half-full or half-empty, simply refillable. With the September 13th publication of Craig and Kathryn Hall’s A Perfect Score: The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st-Century Winery, you’ll have your heart refilled with…
The Talk No One Wants to Have as the Parent or the Kid Many of us in the Sandwich Generation – those of us sandwiched between raising our kids and navigating life with our aging parents, are now taking on responsibilities on both sides of the ‘bun.’ Our priority is…
Take One Bite at a Time by Deb Silverthorn At the core of the sandwich, between delicious pieces of “children toast” and “parent bagel,” imagine slices of school tuitions and senior care, condiments spread thin of extracurricular activities and medical facilities. And there, in the middle, is the meat—baby boomers…
Compiled by Alicia Wanek and Candace Brock Life is certainly very sweet these days for Nathan Sheets, founder of McKinney-based Nature Nate’s Honey – for obvious reasons – and others that become apparent as you get to know this faith-driven entrepreneur. What sets Nature Nate’s apart is that their…
Leave the Salacious Details to the Tabloids by Brad LaMorgese | Contributor Whether it is from tabloid TV shows, pop culture magazines, or online gossip pages, it is hard not to feel inundated by today’s celebrity-driven media coverage. That said, these outlets might be forgiven for digging up and…
A glimpse into the life of a 23-year-old who witnessed domestic violence as a child, held onto the secret with all her might, and ultimately found healing in sharing her story. “I am a victim of domestic violence. Up until the past year, I never placed a label on…