With Jurassic World: Rebirth stomping into theaters and Walking with Dinosaurs roaring back to life on PBS this summer, dinosaurs are everywhere—on screens, in dreams, and definitely in your kids’ imaginations. What better time to channel their prehistoric passion into something both educational and wildly entertaining? Whether your young readers are budding fossil…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, director, producer, and artist Lucy Liu will headline its annual luncheon on Friday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the OMNI Dallas Hotel. A tireless advocate for human rights, Liu is committed to raising awareness about this global…
By Mercedes Korngut | Co-Founder, Smallbitsofhappiness.com Life can feel like a whirlwind! Not only do we need to keep up with school and extracurriculars; homework and studying, but we also want to spend time with loved ones – both family and friends. On top of this, we need time to…
By Family Features | Contributor Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the summer months, when water activities are more prevalent, drowning is more common, according to the National Safety Council. Extreme heat may increase incidents of…
By Family Features | Contributor As temperatures soar during the summer months, many homeowners find themselves relying heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of high energy bills, however. With a few smart strategies and routine maintenance, you can efficiently and affordably…
By Family Features | Contributor Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Whether your kids are going to camp this summer, joining you and the rest of the family on a vacation trip, or just hanging around the neighborhood with friends, chances are they’ll experience their first crush. First crushes rarely last, but that doesn’t make the subsequent…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com Social connection is a major key to feeling happier! However, finding unique – and cheap – activities can be quite the feat. Even in a city or town that we’ve lived in for years, we may struggle to come up with…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com In our fast-paced, constantly busy world, it can be really easy to just stay indoors for all (or most) of the day. We’ve got plenty of entertainment: TV, social media, mobile games, video games, and countless others. These can occupy and…