Metroplex Baby & Kids founders and sisters, Barbara Arnondin and Tina Wysk grew up in Dallas-Fort Worth. Once they became moms, the Metroplex became a large unknown. They spent hours flipping through the phone book and searching the internet for the best baby products and deals, as well as for activities for their kids. They did not find any of the available directories useful, as they list only paid advertisers instead of giving the “full scoop.” After constantly remarking “why isn’t there a web site that lists all this information,” they decided to start Metroplex Baby & Kids. Barb used the experience she gained from having owned and operated her own business, and Tina employed the skills she had attained from a 10 year career working in Dallas and New York City for Fortune 500 companies. They launched The Scoop in 2005 and other services followed. With the help of a dedicated team of area moms and dads, they strive to provide families living in the Metroplex the centralized resources we searched for so desperately.

Peter L. Stavinoha, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with specialized training and experience in neuropsychology with children and adolescents. He is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.

He directs the neuropsychology service at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, and he is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Dr. Stavinoha has extensive training and experience evaluating the neurocognitive, educational, social, and emotional aspects of a variety of developmental disabilities, learning issues, disruptive behavior disorders, brain injuries, and other neurological conditions.

Dr. Stavinoha was named Distinguished Psychologist for 2005 by the Dallas Psychological Association. He has lectured extensively on topics including ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, autism and pervasive developmental disorder, traumatic brain injury, the effects of childhood cancer on learning and behavior,the effects of epilepsy on learning and behavior, brain development in children, and general parenting. Dr. Stavinoha is a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Neuropsychological Society, the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the Texas Psychological Association.

Kimberly Matula plays the role of “Hope Logan”, daughter of “Brooke Logan” (played by original cast member Katherine Kelly Lang) and her son-in-law, bad boy “Deacon Sharpe”. She has been raised since childhood by her mother and her step-father, “Ridge Forrester” (played by original cast member Ronn Moss) on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Matula, a native of Forth Worth, Texas, was the vice president of the thespian society in high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an actress. Her previous credits include the role of “Tara” in the Lifetime Network made-for-television movie Queen Sized with Nikki Blonsky and Annie Potts and a guest-starring role on CBS’ hit comedy How I Met Your Mother with Neil Patrick Harris.

Matula celebrates her birthday on August 23rd.