By Family Features | Contributor If you’re feeling pressure to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date, it may be time to veer away from tradition. While flowers, chocolates and dinner for two is a classic, consider these simple date ideas to reduce stress and make your day extra special. Take…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greater Dallas will celebrate 75 years of serving the community with a Diamond Anniversary Gala on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, Trinity Ballroom. Co-Chairs Lori and Mike Cohen, Ann and Michael Ochstein, Karla and Larry Steinberg, and Julie and Michael Zimmermann join Honorary Co-Chairs Sharon and Eric…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor February 19 is Presidents Day, a great occasion to teach the kids about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all the other presidents who’ve made our country what it is today. Luckily, there are many fun and informative apps that can help refresh your memory…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor February 14 – 20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week, a great occasion to teach your kids the value of caring for the community in which they live, especially those community members who can’t care as well for themselves. Here are 20 practical suggestions…
Chi Omega Christmas Market Chairs Nancy Woodall, Debbie Lang, and Karen Hunt By Anna Clare Payne | Contributor The 47th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market proved to be a tremendous success, where it welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers for the annual event, held this year at Dallas Market Hall. As a result, the Dallas-area…
By Family Features | Contributor In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems…
Help your child avoid health issues and grow into a happy adult by being a supportive parent By David Clarke, MD | Contributor As parents, we want our children to succeed, and part of that is noticing ways they can improve their habits and outcomes. However, particularly for adolescents, parental…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor All of us have seen what happens to our kids if they skip a nap or go to bed too late (can we say cranky monster on the loose?!). But did you know that sleep deprivation can also make them more anxious? Sleep plays a…
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 12 Butter 36 thawed tater tots 10 eggs 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half 1/2 cup shredded cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces salt, to taste pepper, to taste Heat oven to 350 F. Grease muffin tin with butter….