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It is finally getting cold here in North Texas. It’s the perfect weather for those cozy family gatherings. Let’s keep everyone safe and healthy, and let’s start with a reminder about car seat safety. Please remember that children should not be wearing puffy coats and clothing when strapped into their car seats. Winter wear puts…
If your to-do list is never-ending these days, you’re not alone. From work assignments and client meetings to shuffling the kiddos to baseball practice, doctor’s appointments, or piano lessons, there’s always something keeping us busy. And just when we knock a few things off the list and feel a sense of accomplishment, five or six…
What do you want out of life? Your business? Clarity, focus, and successful execution are essential pillars of entrepreneurism, and necessary tools for getting what you want. The most successful people design their own lives, and then live their lives on purpose. But the first step is clarity. The definition of clarity is: Understanding and…
Since opening Redeemed Life Counseling in Argyle in 2018, Michelle Fitzhugh and her staff of professional counselors have focused on helping clients deal with mental and emotional health issues from healing cycles of dysfunction, developing healthy relationships, learning healthy boundary-setting, and more. Their services also include treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, PTSD,…
Dr. John Shillingburg is just like any other business owner in Denton County— if it meant he could help more people, he would happily duplicate himself! For years, he’s been holding down the fort as DFW Oral Surgeons’ board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon — and anyone who’s been a patient will shout to the mountaintops…
If laughter is the best medicine, it seems insurance would only cover a giggle. Insurance appears to have shifted from its original purpose of helping with unexpected events to only covering preventative care and denying larger treatment cases. For dental insurance, many have witnessed an increase in premiums and copays but no change in coverage….
If laughter is the best medicine, it seems insurance would only cover a giggle. Insurance appears to have shifted from its original purpose of helping with unexpected events to only covering preventative care and denying larger treatment cases. For dental insurance, many have witnessed an increase in premiums and copays but no change in coverage….
November is National Veterans and Families Month. It is a time to commemorate our nation’s dedicated military heroes and honor their sacrifices, such as the extended periods of family separation, isolation, and physically grueling days. But the sacrifice does not immediately stop once a service member is discharged, especially for veterans who were wounded in…
I recently stumbled upon a podcast where a neurologist shared her experience of dealing with burnout. She pointed out how important it is to practice emotional decompression. The podcast targets aspiring medical professionals, but the insights discussed are highly relevant to people from all sectors. The host himself is also an aspiring medical professional who…
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures has a set of recommendations for how frequently children are seen for routine visits, also commonly known as “Well Child Checks”. It starts with an initial newborn visit — which, for most healthy infants, is around 3-5 days after discharge from the hospital — and ends at…