Summer 2016 will be here before you know it. What will your kids be doing during that long stretch between June and August? Will they be expanding their minds, learning a new skill or improving on an existing one, making lifelong friends from around the globe or enjoying day trips…
Summer camp and teen/tween programs can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences. Tips on Trips and Camps offers the following reasons to give your child their wings and let them explore: 1. It offers a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for…
My brother was 24, a recent graduate of Texas A&M, living in a bachelor pad in Dallas with three of his best buddies, when a friend’s mother, a nurse, noticed the enlarged lymph nodes in his neck, giving him a “Frankenstein” appearance. A subsequent work up at the doctor’s office…
Four teens share their heartwarming lessons in protectiveness, patience, acceptance, and love for their special siblings We often hear from the parents how much of their day-to-day attention is justifiably spent on their child with special needs. But, we wondered, what is it like to be the brother or sister? So…
Why Keeping Disabilities a Secret from your Attorney is a Bad Idea by Colin Smith | Contributor One of the best things about being a lawyer is meeting a client for the first time. Before that initial meeting, I remind myself of two universal truths. Number one: there is no…
Attention parents! Are you ready for prom? Of course, there are the traditional preparations for this teenage rite of passage, but before you buy the dress or suit, pay for the flowers or photos and or hand your teen the keys to the car, make sure you have a talk…
Friends, festivities, and the final days of senior year…make your prom one that you will always remember. by Amy Levenson Krumholtz | Fashion Editor This season’s most enticing looks are all about glamour and grace. The style is feminine and romantic, creating old-school charm with a thoroughly contemporary twist. By…
You made it! Your hard work and sacrifice has paid off and soon you’ll walk across the stage and receive your high school diploma. But before that, you’ll likely participate in one of the most memorable celebrations for seniors – prom night. And DART can help you make this night…
The Annual Shopping Event Will Be Held October 28 – November 6, 2016 The Family Place is excited to announce that Elizabeth Dacus, Jane Rozelle and Samantha Wortley will serve as co-chairs of its annual shopping fundraiser, Partners Card 2016, presented by Bank of Texas. Now celebrating its 24th year,…