by Kristin Ciciarelli | Contributor Have you ever had a total meltdown? You know, one of those really embarrassing, drama-filled episodes where you announce to yourself and the world, seemingly out of nowhere, that in no uncertain terms, you “Just. Can’t. Take. It. Anymore.” But how did you get…
By Madison Cook | Staff Writer Oh… the good ole’ teenage years. Six of the most stressful and emotional, yet incredibly AWESOME years of our lives when we are finally discovering who we really are – our interests, passions, true friends – the things that mean the most to us. …
Planning for long-term care can make a world of difference by Alicia Wanek | Writer You’ve probably heard people say recently that “50 is the new 40.” We look younger, eat better, and live longer than our parents’ generation. However, if we’re living longer but still want to retire at…
Answers to your important legal questions from our panel of experts Q: Your kid gets injured by another kid’s recklessness, but that family is your good friend. What do you do? A: This situation happens frequently and raises a number of questions, both legal and moral. Nobody wants to make claim against…
Are you a hovering helicopter parent who micromanages their offspring’s activities, or are you a hands-off enabler who allows their tween or teen to self-direct? Or, do you reside somewhere in between? By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Parenting styles can differ greatly and so can boundaries. We’re digging deep…
Regarding the issue of protective parenting, some experts have weighed in on their thoughts about what they think are appropriate boundaries with tweens and teens. Now, it’s your turn! Take our survey and let us know what you think. [gravityform id=”5″ title=”true” description=”true”]
2015 HANDS-ONLY CPR FACT SHEET WHY LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR? Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs – is a leading cause of death. Each year, over 326,000 out-of-hospital…
Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S., with one person dying every 4 minutes as a result. Approximately 800,000 people have a stroke each year; about one every 4 seconds. by Claire Kinzy | The American Heart Association, Dallas Life…it’s a beautiful thing filled with so…
Scoring higher on college entrance exams is all about the prep. College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, says Varun Tewari, owner of Victory Step Test Prep, an educational company with locations in Dallas and Plano. “The ACT…