By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor More than 1,000 guests in bright spring colors and floral attire filled the room at the Fairmont Dallas on April 18 for the Jewish Family Service (JFS) garden party-themed Woman to Woman Luncheon, featuring renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown as headliner.  Board Chair Eric Goldberg kicked off ..read more

By Family Features | Contributor It’s the time of year when Star Wars fans from across the galaxy gather to celebrate May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. Inspired by the iconic catchphrase uttered in the first film of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: A New Hope, May the 4th has grown in size and ..read more

By Michelle Crouch, AARP | Special Contributor If you have a family member or a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be considering memory care. Memory care is a form of residential long-term care that provides intensive, specialized care for people with memory issues. Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or ..read more

By Family Features | Contributor  Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to ..read more

By Kerrie McLoughlin | Contributor There’s a lot of talk about “resilience” these days, but what exactly does the term mean? Generally, resilient people of any age have the ability to bounce back from challenges with a positive attitude. They can easily move through difficulties and surprises by problem solving ..read more

Bring joy back to family dinnertime with these two delicious recipes from Albertson’s. Cheese Tortellini and Cauliflower with Creamy Spinach Marinara Recipe courtesy of Albertsons Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 2          bags (10 ounces each) cauliflower florets 18        ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen 1/2       tablespoon salt 1          jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce 8      ..read more

By Family Features | Contributor A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. However, reports show walking rates are declining steadily in the United States. On ..read more

By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Is it advisable to give kids an allowance and, if it is, at what age should you start giving it to them and how much should you give? Experts agree that an allowance can teach kids important money management skills, like how to save ..read more

By Family Features | Contributor Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural sights and smells of the outdoors to accompany you at the dinner table. Take that open-air freshness to new heights this spring ..read more

By Colin Smith | Contributor As a parent of teenage children, I hate learning to let go.  After we finally learn to do so, life throws us another curveball.  Six words make my heart hit the floor: “Dad, you’ll NEVER believe what happened!”  After my heart starts again, several things come to mind.  Firstly, I probably ..read more