By Tricia White | Managing Editor DART remains committed to doing everything it can to keep riders safe during the coronavirus pandemic while providing essential transportation services. Cleaning Protocols Working closely with local, state and national health authorities – including the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers…
By Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development | Contributor With the ever-increasing social media use among teens and tweens resulting from COVID-19, it’s important for parents and families to pay attention to how their kids are connecting on these platforms, what their influences and interactions are,…
By Dr. Ricardo Andres Medina-Centeno | Contributor Spring in North Texas is typically peak season for outdoor activities, sports, adventures and playdates. With social distancing restrictions in place, kids are not only participating in less physical activities, but they are also turning to their screens more than ever before. From…
By Jaxie Pidgeon | Staff Writer With the partial reopening of some businesses, you may start riding DART more often to get to work, medical appointments or shopping. To feel safe while riding our buses and trains, DART has amplified its cleaning efforts and implemented social distancing measures to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. In…
By Colleen Benzin | Managing Director, Apparent Insurance So many things about our lives right now aren’t “normal,” and we’re all learning how to adjust. But social distancing also offers us opportunities to build new skills and focus our attention on a handful of activities—and one is teaching your teen…
-GLF Editors Sheltering in-place can be a tough way to spend your days, even when you know it’s necessary. However, the best way for us to get through this time is to maintain social connection even when we are social distancing. If you are staying in with family, games can…