You’ve got to hand it to the experts when it comes to advice. SMU Professor/Chair of Psychology/Child Rearing Expert George Holden came up with a great “Get Up and Get Doing” idea to fill the “at-home” time with kids. He suggested that folks should use “this time together to teach life skills: cooking, cleaning, exercising, etc.” It might be a learning lesson for their … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
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MySweetKindness: Abby Hoak-Morton
According to Abby Hoak-Morton, Tuesday, March 24, was a heartwarming day as the Cristo Rey Dallas campus was opened for a food bank and school supplies event, in partnership with North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities. More than 155 boxes of food and 100+ bags of school supplies were distributed to members of the Cristo Rey Dallas and Pleasant Grove … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Abby Hoak-Morton
March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas has trudged through another battle week against coronavirus. But today there’s good news. About time! The North Texas nonprofits are looking to the future and scheduling activities to the fall. In addition to the ahead-of-the-times North Texas Cares program, the hardworking area nonprofits are looking to summer and fall regrouping and thriving. Here is today's … [Read more...] about March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
Before brewing that first cup of coffee or even brushing your teeth, take your temperature. If it’s normal, you just told yourself that you're symptom-free. But if you do have a fever, you should check for other symptoms (i.e., cough, tiredness, shortness of breath) as well. If some are present, contact your area’s hotline: Collin County: 211, select option 6 … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
A Mother’s Words Of Wisdom Are Priceless During SIP Times
A single mom just shared a thought on how to deal with her kiddos with North Texas counties going into a "shelter-in-place (SIP)" status. When her munchkins asked why they weren’t going back to their usual classrooms and there weren’t many cars on the road, she admitted that this question was worse than dealing with the birds and the bees. Somehow she channeled to better … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Words Of Wisdom Are Priceless During SIP Times
JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits
The sun may not be shining much today, but the Moody Foundation is. Once again, Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth Moody have shown leadership and compassion in helping the people of North Texas. To assist North Texans during this time, Francie just sent word that the foundation is making an initial $1M commitment for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Moody Foundation Commits $1M For COVID-19 Relief Funds For North Texas Nonprofits
Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
This year’s Dallas Opera Women’s Board’s Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon was a true family affair. From the award’s namesakes to their daughter/awardee Patsy Miller Donosky and her children and in-laws, the music-loving Miller clan, along with dozens and dozens of friends like Linda Gibbons, Elsie Dunklin, Jean White and Nancy Bass, was front and center … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
Families Will Have A “Day To Play” For The Benefit Of Family Gateway’s Children
Since the late Annette Strauss founded Family Gateway, the Strauss name has continued to be part of the mission to help the plight of homeless children. So it makes perfect sense that Family Gateway’s 2020 Day to Play will not only be returning to the Annette Strauss Artist Square in the AT&T Performing Arts Center, but that Whitney Strauss along with Sarah Katherine Zavala … [Read more...] about Families Will Have A “Day To Play” For The Benefit Of Family Gateway’s Children
JUST IN: 2020 Chldren’s Cancer Fund Models Revealed But With An Extra Shine Of Gold
There was a slight change in plans for the reveal of the 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala models. Stalwart supporters Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman were still on board. Jennifer Arthur was still at the helm of Children’s Cancer Fund. Children’s Health’s pediatric cancer research and treatments were still benefiting from the gala co-chaired by Jamie O’Banion and Holly Pellham … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chldren’s Cancer Fund Models Revealed But With An Extra Shine Of Gold
MySweetWishList Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer
According to Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer Board Chair Jenny Saphier, “Clayton Dabney was a very courageous boy who, at the age of six, lost his battle with cancer. Clayton’s unique spirit and legacy live on through our organization, thanks to generous donors and sponsors who promote our cause to help less-fortunate families who struggle with the devastation and grief … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer