Help your child avoid health issues and grow into a happy adult by being a supportive parent By David Clarke, MD | Contributor As parents, we want our children to succeed, and part of that is noticing ways they can improve their habits and outcomes. However, particularly for adolescents, parental…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor All of us have seen what happens to our kids if they skip a nap or go to bed too late (can we say cranky monster on the loose?!). But did you know that sleep deprivation can also make them more anxious? Sleep plays a…
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 12 Butter 36 thawed tater tots 10 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half 1/2 cup shredded cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces salt, to taste pepper, to taste Heat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin tin with butter….
By Adam Russell | Contributor Winter weather with sub-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your pets, plants and homes. Here are some tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets from the cold. The AgriLife Extension Disaster Education Network also has multiple resources for Texans…
Compiled by GLF Editorial Team The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that to celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial…
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 6-8 4 cups beef broth 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 16 ounces frozen meatballs 19 ounces tortellini 6 ounces frozen spinach 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving, divided salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/4 cup heavy cream bread,…
By Richard Mover | Contributor Courage is not inherently a given. It must be summoned, it’s a choice. Its arrival is manifested through will, internal strength, and the decisiveness and follow through necessary to act. The only secure pathway to that “X Factor” within each of us is through the…
By Family Features | Contributor More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop this condition in its tracks. “Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness…
by Paige Jackson | GLF Staff Writer The DART team in Dallas, TX has launched their 2025 Student Art Contest. Now in its 28th year, this beloved tradition invites North Texas students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original artwork for the chance to win amazing prizes and potentially see…