School will start up again before we know it, so this is the perfect opportunity to regain structure in the house and teach children responsibility. Take these few weeks before school begins to get your children’s schedules back on track and establish routines, which will serve them throughout the school year, not to mention the…
As summer draws to a close, seize the opportunity for one last adventure with your family and friends. From outdoor excursions to thrilling game nights, here are five exciting ideas that will create unforgettable memories and provide the perfect send-off as the season ends. Embrace the fun before the school bell rings. Visit the ZooAn…
Indoor Recreational Activities for Summer Fun As the summer sun blazes overhead, finding cool and entertaining activities for family and friends can be a challenge. Luckily, North Texas is packed with incredible indoor attractions that offer a perfect escape from the heat. Whether you’re looking to bowl a few frames, explore natural wonders, or unleash…
Stories to Ease Your Child into Class Is your little one heading off to school for the first time? Or going to a new school? Worried about fitting in? Don’t be anxious. These books will assure them school’s fun and they’ll find their friends. They’re listed according to age group, so you’ll be sure to…
Spending time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren is a blessing and time we all cherish. Making memories with family feeds the soul and reminds us about what is most important in life. In fact, in a Pew Research Center study, around 73 percent of U.S. citizens feel the same way, ranking family time as among…
Parents want and need to know how many hours of sleep is optimal for their children. Sleep needs can vary from one person to another. However, there are some science-based guidelines to help you determine whether your child is getting the sleep he or she needs to grow, learn, and play. Childhood Sleep Guidelines The…
HOW ONE MOM MAKES A DIFFERENCE For Deana Carter and her son, Tanner, summer vacation is anything but conventional. While most of us are carefully planning our itinerary to get the most out of the season, Deana Carter, a registered nurse and an orthopedic program coordinator at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital – Flower Mound, embarks…
Teen rooms are the bane of mothers everywhere. It’s not even like when they were younger. Those days if their rooms were messy you could shout at them and get them to clean up, and barring that you could go in and do a good job yourself. But when it comes to teens and their…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, excitement fills the air in Southern Denton County. Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) is gearing up for the return of its highly anticipated Back-to-School Fair, a spectacular event designed to prepare students and families for a successful academic year. Scheduled for July 29, this year’s fair…
Stacey Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late 1990s, it was fitting she would start a non-profit organization after moving to North Texas. Finding the commute between Denton and Irving a long one…