By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor The deadline for this article is tomorrow, and I’ve been too busy to write it. At least I’ve done plenty of research on being busy! I did that while pretending to pay attention at a mandatory (boring) grant workshop and then at the tumbling…
By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. | Contributor Warning: This isn’t your typical how-to piece. It’s more of a challenge. To de-clutter our calendars, we might benefit from changing the way we think about our time and what our calendars represent. Much of our busyness is self-inflicted, often driven by ego or fear….
4 steps to build your child’s “I am enough” belief By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor We all want our kids to become their very best selves. We support, encourage and prod them so that they can be everything they are capable of being. You would think then that our kids…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff Grief is more than sadness – it’s pain that feels deep and hard. Sometimes it comes in tiny packages over a smaller loss, and other times it can be the overwhelming kind that is beyond pain. Grief means we’ve come to the cold, hard fact that…
Taking the High Road and Avoiding the Pitfalls in a Divorce By Alicia Wanek Frequently identified among the top 5 most stressful events that can occur in your life, divorce is, by all accounts, hard. Few situations impact your emotional health, your financial situation, and your daily life as much…
Marriages of the Decades, and Decades, and Decades by Deb Silverthorn To have and to hold til death do us part.” These words couldn’t be more meaningful to those celebrating devotion not always rosy, but always blessed. For Jan and Malva Axel, who celebrated 72 years on December 2, life has been a…
Our teenagers may look grown up, but their brains are still developing and they don’t always make the best decisions. How can we as parents keep them safe? By Alicia Wanek All parents believe at their core that their job is to keep their children safe,” says Vanita Halliburton, President and…
By Alicia Wanek If someone told you 20 minutes and $55 could save your child’s life, would it be worth it? A Living for Zachary heart screening at The Heart Hospital in Plano, Denton or McKinney can do just that. They offer a non-invasive procedure including an electrocardiogram, a limited screening…
How Summer Camps Can Impact Kids with Special Needs by Jordan Kiefer Developing a new interest; taking a break from the school year; creating lasting memories and friendships—for these reasons and so many more, summer camp is a meaningful experience for all kids, including those with special needs. Yet, it…