By Cheryl Maguire Around the time my twins turned 13, they stopped talking to me. After a mumbled “Hello” when they got home from school, they would scamper off to their rooms and close their doors, practically in unison. I know I’m not the only parent getting the silent treatment….
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 Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful, and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! They are your life! There is nothing you would not do to keep them safe and happy, but life can be chaotic, and it’s no wonder that so many moms and…
By Holly Rampy Baird | Contributor As a family law attorney, I have worked with hundreds of blended families of all types, shapes, and sizes. However, the blended family with which I am most familiar is the one I grew up in. I could break down the specifics of each…
By Kerrie McLoughlin Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications and the waiting game. Now it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before they head out of the house and explore the world on their own. Here are some basic things to consider sharing,…
7 Things Parents Can Do to Stop Domestic Violence by Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor We see violence erupting in families. Just recently, a woman shot and killed her two daughters as a result of losing a court battle with her ex-husband. And behind closed doors, too many children…
VIP AWARD RECIPIENT Harry LaRosiliere Gives Back Through Public Service By Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer Powerful words that describe the altruistic concern of a true philanthropist and the mantra and mission of the City of Plano’s Mayor, Harry LaRosiliere. Born in Haiti, LaRosiliere and his family planted…
Teens, Text and the Opposite Sex Good Morning Texas’ Paige McCoy Smith shares her candid and clever interview with teens. I spy them mainly at the mall. Walking around in herds, pimply faced with metal braces, all holding a cell phone with fingers dancing, sending text after text to someone who…
YOUR STRESS IS CONTAGIOUS: HOW TO AVOID INFECTING YOUR KIDS By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! There is nothing you would not do to keep them safe and happy. So you are rushing around trying to…