February is the month to celebrate love. Here are some gift ideas that will win over any heart! Isabelly’s Chocolates & Sweet Treats Award-winning cake balls andconfections Build a box starting at $5 www.Isabellys.com THE ARTISTS SHOWPLACE Select from a huge and…
Preventative Measures Can Save Pets Take preventive measures to protect your pets this holiday season. Being aware of these top five dangers could save you a trip to the veterinary emergency room. No. 1 Holiday Tinsel and Ornaments Tinsel, while not toxic, is very attractive to pets, particularly cats. The…
by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer Getting passionate about calculus? Could it really happen? In this day and age, with the focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), kids need these skills in a way our generation didn’t. Jay Veal and his mother Gloria at INC (It’s Not…
Does NO Mean GO? Learn how to establish boundaries kids can live with by Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor “Boundaries” – a word that is like a red rag to a bull for parents as well as kids. By definition, a boundary in the parent-child relationship marks the point between…
June is national Men’s health month Chances are you get your car tuned regularly, never skip an oil change, and have a weekly date with the car wash. But are you taking such good care of yourself? “Dads are often so focused on their kids they forget to take care…
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…
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees on May 19 recognized Toyota for its generous contribution of $1,000,000 to the Academy Programs of Plano through the Plano ISD Education Foundation. Karla Oliver, Plano ISD assistant superintendent for government, community and planning initiatives, introduced the recognition at the school board meeting. “On…
Family Fun in Your Own Backyard by Kimberly Blaker | Contributor It’s the season your kids have been waiting for, so how will you maximize the long lazy days of summer with your family? Celebrate the carefree season to its fullest with these outdoor activities and adventures your whole family…
The Road to Substance Abuse: What Drives Your Teen? The second in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on why tweens and teens are drawn to drugs and what parents can do to stop it. By Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer You brought into the…