Partners Card Fundraiser Benefiting The Family Place Helped Sarah and Thousands Like Her Find the Way Out of Domestic Violence The statistics are startling: One in three Texas women have experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives. Fortunately, The Family Place has been saving lives in the North…
By Alicia Wanek In Texas we can enjoy our outdoor living spaces 12 months out of the year, and now is the perfect time to create the backyard oasis of your dreams. Think of the long-term and how your family can enjoy your outdoor space for many years—whether that’s with…
By Jamie Spence | Contributor People have obviously been spending more time at home since the Covid-19 crisis began. As a result, many a “Honey Do” list is getting completed and a lot of “someday projects” have become current projects. There’s never been a better time to take some ideas…
By Helen Witty As Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) turns 40 this year, it’s natural to reflect on the rich history of an organization built and sustained by victims of drunk driving, and more recently, drugged driving. Founded in 1980 by Candace Lightner, whose 13-year-old daughter Cari was killed by…
In its recent “What to Expect” episode of LIFT, a parenting podcast series, hosted by Rev. Kim Meyers at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Deborah Dobbs and Beka Mullins of The Counseling Place (The CP) provided information for parents to help them navigate the start of a challenging school year….
By Kelly Ilhejiawu | Contributor Going back to school is typically one of the most exciting times of the year. We are entering the fall season dreaming of cooler weather, quieter homes and the enjoyment of the upcoming holiday season. Well this school year has proven to be the exact…
By Grant Halliburton Foundation | Contributor Adolescence is a time of change, when young people may experience stress from many sources, including relationships with friends and family members or problems at school. As children grow into teenagers, it becomes more challenging for adults to know what they’re thinking and feeling. According…
By Alicia Wanek More so this year than ever before, the beginning of fall is a perfect time for some personal TLC. Most likely, you’ve been home with the kids for months, focusing on their needs without the usual distractions of trips and the typical summer activities. Perhaps you’ve been…
Book Review: Generational Lessons from Dad By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief, Good Life Family Magazine You immediately are drawn in to Brian Baleno’s memoir, which begins as the 27-year-old’s life is forever altered by a 5 A.M. phone call. His love of and commitment to family is abundantly clear…