Is it GER? Or is it GERD? In a recent clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasized the importance of distinguishing between young patients with physiologic gastroesophageal reflux, or (GER) from those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GER is defined as the normal passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. GERD includes the [...]
The appetite for screen time that most children and teens have acquired in recent years has been associated with the rise in obesity. But according to a study in the May 2013 issue of Pediatrics, TV was the main culprit in the link between media use and body mass index (BMI). Teens in the study [...]
With the gripping events unfolding in Boston yesterday, you probably missed the fact that it was Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Awareness Day. Ever heard of it? Most people haven’t. CDH is a birth defect which occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form in utero. The role of the diaphragm is to function as a divider [...]
Dishes are getting larger and larger. I know this because I have my grandmother’s china, which is nearly 100 years old. I have china from my own wedding registry, circa the 1980s. And, I have some everyday white plates I bought from Crate and Barrel just recently to fill in for the ones we’ve broken over the years. [...]
One way parents show their love to children is by praising them as they grow. But there are several ways to deliver praise. For example, parents might say, “You worked really hard” after a child completes a challenging task like learning to tie their shoes, coloring within the lines, or putting away toys. Or, say a [...]
It’s National Burn Awareness Week. And though scalding, or burns from hot liquids are the number one cause of burns seen at the Grossman Burn Center at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, each year, fires started by children and adolescents, either intentionally or unintentionally, cause significant damage and death. The National Fire Protection Association [...]
Valley parents can add the Children’s Emergency Center at Mendy’s Place to the list of Pediatric-Prepared Emergency Care (PPEC) certified locations. The Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today that this facility, located at at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix, meets the [...]
Type 2 diabetes used to only affect adults. But with the dramatic rise in childhood obesity, children are at risk, too. To help doctors care for kids with Type 2 diabetes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a set of guidelines to provide evidence-based recommendations on managing this disease in children ages 10 [...]
Vitamins and minerals, homeopathics, herbal remedies — even massage, aromatherapy, and relaxation techniques. The use of these therapies is on the upswing in pediatrics. Study findings published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) show that the concurrent use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for children, especially for children with chronic conditions, is [...]
Looking for ways to boost servings of fruits and veggies? When families regularly sit down together at the table to share meals, kids tend to eat more servings, according to new study findings from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Parents were asked to complete a home food diary, detailing how often they ate [...]
A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an [...]
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MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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December 2012
$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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