Avoiding Prescrption Drug Abuse

In 2010, Oklahoma had the fourth highest unintentional poisoning death rate in the United States. In fact, prescription drug abuse has become Oklahoma’s fastest-growing drug problem, and it is one to which no one is immune.

Shannon Fields

10 Superfoods for Good Health

There are several foods that can be included in anyone’s diet to improve heart health. These foods, rich in phytonutrients, actually prevent and repair damage to cells with every bite.

Shannon Fields

What Makes a Great Coach?

For parents of young athletes, it’s that time of year again—spring sports are here. Yes, you may be a pro at managing your child’s sports endeavors, but have you given much thought to the most important part of your child’s athletic experience: her coach?

Todd Patkin

Farmers Markets in the Metro Area

Find a fresh bounty of produce at a Farmers Market near you! Most markets feature locally-grown produce and plants, arts and crafts, organic items, baked goods, meat and more.

OKC Metro Restaurants Offering Family Discounts (By Day of the Week)

Looking for ways to save when you eat out? Here is our list of restaurants in the OKC metro offering discounts and specials for families. This list is sorted by the night of the week.

OKC Metro Restaurants Offering Family Discounts (Alphabetical)

Looking for ways to save when you eat out? Here is our list of restaurants in the OKC metro offering discounts and specials for families. This list is sorted alphabetically.

OKC Metro Restaurants Offering Family Discounts (By Day of the Week)

Looking for ways to save when you eat out? Here is our list of restaurants in the OKC metro offering discounts and specials for families. This list is sorted by the night of the week.

OKC Metro Restaurants Offering Family Discounts (Alphabetical)

Looking for ways to save when you eat out? Here is our list of restaurants in the OKC metro offering discounts and specials for families. This list is sorted alphabetically.

Manners Today, Job Success Tomorrow

By paying attention to details of personal appearance, projecting an air of confidence and courtesy and ultimately minding their best manners, your child can take the first step towards launching the career of their dreams.

Kevan Goff-Parker

Soothing Your Child’s Fears After the Storm

As Oklahomans, we are grieving about the damage from the May 20th tornado. It is especially hard to cope with the devastation to the two elementary schools and the realization that children died, are missing, or are injured. Here are some suggestions to help your children deal with the acute stress even in the midst of continued bad weather.

Dr. Lisa Marotta

When Compliments Backfire: How to Give the Right Compliments to Kids

“You are so good at that!” you announce to the child, firmly believing that this warm praise is going to boost the child’s self-esteem and increase performance. But in study after study, and book after book, the widely accepted consensus is that complimenting your kids can cause lifelong problems and actually decrease performance, especially if you are dishing out the wrong type of compliments.

Kumar Sathy

Your Job is More Important Than You Think!

April 25th marks this year’s Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. In its current form, both girls and boys are invited to learn more about a parent’s workplace in order to become educated about career choices and the value of work outside the home. However, there is far more value to it than just this!

Dr. Susan Bartell

Meet Jami Watters: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer

In honor of Mother’s Day, we recently asked our readers to nominate an awesome mom in their lives. We received more than 30 nominations of moms who are making a difference in their families, communities, workplaces and in the world. After careful consideration, our editorial team selected Oklahoma City mom Jami Watters.

Brooke Barnett

Real Moms of the Metro—Meet Tamara Prater: Journalist & Anti-Terrorism Advocate

Tamara Prater may be more familiar to some Oklahomans as Tamara Pratt, as she was widely known during her 12-year tenure in local broadcast journalism. Tamara served as an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor at Oklahoma City’s CBS affiliate KWTV-TV before moving on to the career she says she “was meant for.” Since 2006, Prater has served as the Deputy Director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism.

Brooke Barnett

Real Moms of the Metro—Meet Amy Newberry: Advocate of Community Revitalization

Amy Newberry admits that she might be biased, but that she thinks her children are among the most compassionate humans she has ever met. “They are aware of what hunger and poverty look like,” she explains. “Since they were toddlers, they have been doing community work alongside my husband and I and it has taught them how to care for others, and how to be mindful and grateful for the things that we have and are able to do.”

Brooke Barnett

Top 10 Reader Picks: Best Breakfast Places

Whether you are seeking a treat on a cozy weekend morning, an unbeatable brunch or even pancakes for dinner, there is something to be said for having a favorite breakfast spot. We recently polled our readers for their favorite places to enjoy a tasty breakfast with their families, and here, in random order, are their recommendations.

Top 10 Reader Picks: Best Places for a Girls’ Night Out

No matter how much she loves her kids, no matter how much she enjoys running an efficient household, no matter how well she multi-tasks and juggles responsibilities, sometimes a mom just needs a break. When it is time to get away from it all and enjoy some “down time,” it is time for a Girls’ Night Out! We recently polled our readers as to the best places to hit the town with your besties, and here, in random order, are their responses.

Top 10 Reader Picks: Best Places to Find the Easter Bunny

Easter in OKC is right around the corner and there are plenty of great places to catch up with the Easter Bunny in the metro. We polled our readers for their favorite places to hunt Easter eggs and here, in random order, are their recommendations.

Real Dads of the Metro—Meet Kindie Rocker Brendan Parker

Local singer/songwriter Brendan Parker has developed quite a following in the OKC metro—especially with the 6 and under crowd. The energetic musician is the front man of popular kindie (“indie” rock for kids) band Spaghetti Eddie, in which he sings, plays guitar and even rocks an electric kazoo. Here is more about what keeps this local musician and father (son James is 1) spreading fun and learning through music.

Brooke Barnett