Annually, on the third Monday in January, we celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Since it's a national and federal holiday, a majority of us have the day off and schools are closed...
There are a lot of heavy issues facing our world right now, and many parents are looking for ways to teach their children about these topics. I've found that teaching my children about the power of their voice and...
Where were you when you found out the world was coming to an abrupt halt because of the novel coronavirus? Me? I was on a cruise ship in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. I had many thoughts...
Many were shocked when Simone Biles withdrew from the women's Olympic gymnastics team final competition. What happened? Was she injured? Reporters and onlookers knew something serious must have happened for Biles to withdraw from such an important moment in...
As Pride month is drawing to a close, you may be wondering how you can do more as an ally to the LGBTQ community. There is a lot more to the LGBTQ identity than Pride events and rainbow flags....
My aunt died unexpectedly my senior year of high school. The next morning, I went to school and walked around numb and in disbelief that everyone else could continue life as normal. Never mind that she lived across...
We hear about Read Across America every year, but what is it and why is it important? I was surprised when I began researching all they had to offer—most of what I thought I knew about it was false!...
I see you, moms, with your color-coded, minute-by-minute schedules. I see your beautiful attempts to maintain a civil household, entertain, and promote learning. I see {and admire} the future successes you're going to have. Although you may hit the...
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Save the Date: May Kid-Friendly Events in Collin County
Looking for fun things to do with kids this month? Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly May events in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and more.
