Poor Behavior: Who’s the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Poor Behavior: Who's the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Are You Contributing to Your Child’s Poor Behavior?

by Nancy Rose

At a recent parenting workshop, a mom asked for advice on what to do about her “lazy” teenage son. Not an uncommon issue for parents of teenagers, but I needed more information before I could help. I asked her to describe what his laziness looked like.

7 Vacation Planning Tips

Vacation Planning Tips

Vacation Planning Tips: A Few Things to Consider Before You Depart

by Abigail Clark

It’s easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement of planning your vacation before heading out to your destination. Practical planning can help to ensure that your time away is just as fun as the planning portion itself. Consider these seven vacation planning tips to help give you ease of mind when leaving for your trip.

National Wear Red Day is Feb 7th

Go Red for Women 2014 - North Texas Kids

This Friday, Feb 7th is National Wear Red Day

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. For more than 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women.

Coupon Mom’s Strategic Shopping Tips

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Five Ways to Save Using Strategic Shopping Tips

by Stephanie Nelson, CouponMom.com

Strategic Shopping is not about changing the way you eat, it’s about changing the way you buy the food you like. Create customized shopping approaches that save time, allow your family to have tasty and healthy meals—all while cutting your grocery bill in half.

All Teen Cast Performs Little Women

All Teen Cast Performs Little Women at Dallas Children's Theater

DCT Teen Scene Players Present Little Women Feb 14th – 23rd

A NEW family musical!  This spirited and joyous adaptation performed by an all-teen cast celebrates life, love and home set against the background of the American Civil War.  A timeless story that has captured the hearts of readers for nearly 150 years!  Be inspired by all the adventures, hopes and dreams of unforgettable sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.

How to Deal with Tween Attitude

How to Deal with Tween Attitude

Tween Mean: Time to Adjust the Tween Attitude

Making the transition from child to tween can be exciting and anxiety provoking. As children’s minds and bodies march toward puberty, the maturity process leaves many marks. There are the outward physical changes including the appearance of secondary sex characteristics such as pubic hair for both boys and girls. Tween girls may notice budding breasts, while boys may note the growth of their testicles. During these years growth spurts are common and the majority of girls will experience their first period before the age of 13.