By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-In-Chief I’m often asked why I started this magazine. It’s not a short answer, as proven at a recent meeting with a prospective advertiser that ended up with us becoming fast friends over a 4-hour talk-a-thon. We shared our complicated childhoods, our optimistic mindset,…
By Jeff LeBlanc | Contributor I’ve been immersed in the education field throughout my adult life, from teacher to autism clinic behavior therapist to working for a tutoring and enrichment company. That’s why when I was diagnosed with ADHD, I couldn’t help but put myself in the shoes of the…
By Colin Smith | Contributor In America, the 18th birthday is special: teenagers become adults in the eyes of the law. Parents don’t have say-so any longer. We can make our own choices and be held accountable for our own mistakes. We think, ah, Freedom! We expect to receive such freedom…
By Barbara Glass Some of us discover joy in the outdoors as children, others as adults. Even those who profess dislike for the outdoors appreciate pleasing surroundings. What is better than enjoying a beautiful place? Sun or shade, day or night, mountains or prairie, windy or still, at sea…
By Jamie Lober According to the World Health Organization mosquitos are one of the deadliest animals in the world. “The mosquito is a vector of disease, which means it does not suffer the disease or create the disease, just carries it from one host to the other,” said Mark Kellner,…
By Helene Abrams | Contributor Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Camp provides children with a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for life. In addition to great friendships and enduring memories, many…
By Holly Rampy Baird | Contributor As a family law attorney, I have worked with hundreds of blended families of all types, shapes, and sizes. However, the blended family with which I am most familiar is the one I grew up in. I could break down the specifics of each…
By Jamie Lober | Contributor If you are looking for instant gratification, you may not even need to leave your home to find it. “The new year and spring are always times when people get the bug to organize, make changes, and purge,” said Rebecca Darland, Dallas-based professional organizer. We…
By Robert W. Sugerman, M.D. | Contributor If you have ever wondered whether your symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, and congestion are due to the “common cold,” environmental allergies or even sinusitis, you are not alone. Because these three conditions have overlapping features and may occur either simultaneously or sequentially,…