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…
Whether it’s new home construction, updating your current residence or building an addition, these five do-able do-overs can increase your property’s value while making it the home of your dreams. By Julie Taylor | Contributor Trend 1: Hardwood Floors throughout the House When you decide to re-do the flooring in…
The GLF creative team thanks our amazing cover shoot models for their endurance (and for allowing us to encase them in plastic!) during the 3-hour photo session! Click here to view our amazing photo shoot gallery featuring Isaiah Robinson (15), Samantha Ito (13), Sydney Sachs (16), Maddie Parks (13), Logan…
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”]
by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor Without a doubt, today’s teens and tweens are under a great deal of pressure. From academic performance, to the need to always be “on” (technology and otherwise), to sports competition, to dealing with increasingly common challenges such as divorce, blended families and learning differences, not…
Summer is quickly approaching. With the season change comes long, hot, lazy days, visits from out of town company, a family reunion, and if you’re very lucky, a vacation at the beach or trips to your lake house. How do you feed all your friends and family for these occasions…
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…