The Pressures on Our Kids on the Road to Success by Alicia Wanek Recently, I had the opportunity to see a screening of the 2010 documentary, Race to Nowhere, at Plano’s Shepton High School, and it has dramatically altered the way I look at the demands on my four children. …
A+ Graduation Gift Ideas 1. Timeless treasure Jewelry designer Sarina Schick has perfected the art of handmade wire wrapping jewelry using metals including gold-filled, vermeil, gold-plated, sterling silver, silver-plated and copper. Designs by Sarina | 214.493.1093 designsbysarina.com 2. NOISY NEIGHBOR BLOCKER Noise-blocking headphones that will make dorm life much more…
From Your Heart to Hers 1. MOD MOM Modgy flower vases do everything a glass vase does except collect dust, chip or break. Available in a variety of designs, these plastic vases are durable and stable enough to hold a flower bouquet. The Gallery at Shearith Israel 9401 Douglas…
What your kids do in the summer can impact their future in tremendous ways. So how do you choose from among the thousands of overnight programs, camps and trips out there? Ask Helene Abrams. by Karyn Brodsky In 1953, Hodding Carter, a prominent newspaper editor, noted in his book, Where Main…
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…
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…