Good Morning Texas’ Paige McCoy Smith, tells us why she coined the phrase The “Not-So-Perfect Parent”, and why she wants you to make this New Year’s resolution — be imperfect. The origin of the “Not-So-Perfect Parent” is actually a sadly inspiring story about a real-life event. I had just…
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett has tackled many of life’s challenges and still continues to put his family and community first. Tony Dorsett’s life story is well known, even to those who only casually follow professional football. Raised in the Pittsburg suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he re-wrote the…
Can you hear me now? How technology makes it harder for families to get a good connection Chances are when you were growing up, dinner meant the whole family sitting down together and talking about their day. Your parents insisted you all sat down together for dinner – and it…
On New Year’s, we are likely to make personal improvement resolutions, such as doing more exercise, watching our diet or watching less TV, often casting moral resolutions aside. I hereby offer a resolution, which affects both the moral and the personal equally — and it affects every person with whom…
For generations, drinking and driving has been a leading cause of accidents and fatalities on the road. But successful campaigns and programs over the years have had a significant impact on reducing this threat. The work done by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and public warnings have worked to educate…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department. Peering through rose-colored windows into their homes, we think we see better adjusted,…
Take care of your heart with these seven rules to live by. Get Active. We all know that exercise is good for us, but nearly 70% of Americans do not get the physical activity they need. Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can…
Recent Study Shows Sleep Deprivation and Poor Quality of Sleep Could Increase Inflammation in Women with Heart Disease More Than Men Women who have heart disease may be more susceptible to higher levels of inflammation caused by poor sleep than men, according to a new study published by The Journal…
The pervasive glow of electronic devices may be an impediment to a good night’s sleep. As lamps switch off in teens’ bedrooms across America, the lights from their computer screens, smartphones and tablets often stay on throughout the night. These devices emit light of all colors, but it’s the blues in…