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…
Who Rules the Roost? Establishing Boundaries for Returning College Kids that Everyone Can Live With Home (Bitter) Sweet Home: A College Student’s Perspective by Caroline Finnegan | Guest Contributor Dear Parents, A little intro from a senior in college and three-time champion of the smooth transition home for…
Making the Grade with Grads A+ Suggestions for Gifts They’ll Love Are your friends’ kids graduating from high school or college? Do you want to find something a personal yet also practical? Here are some gift suggestions that are good for the dorm or apartment. Soundrise from Soundfreaq…