Back in the day, a bookmobile roamed rural areas to bring library books to people who lived far from a library. Now a digital bookmobile roams the country offering people the chance to access their local library’s digital books, audio and movies from the convenience of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. To be persnickety, they call it [...]
Tracy and Kristen Steward own one of the two Honest-1 Auto Care franchise facilities in Arizona. Located near Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, the company has been open for about a year and a half. But the Stewards’ business is about more than oil changes and new brakes; the couple are passionate about helping the [...]
In a parent’s eyes, all young children are remarkably clever, intelligent and creative. But how do you tell when a preschool child is gifted? Truly gifted preschoolers might teach themselves to read, or develop intense interests in subjects they might not tackle for several years in school, says Dina Brulles, Ph.D, gifted education director for [...]
The Scottsdale Unified School District’s Bring Your Own Technology program allows students to use their smartphones and tablets in class. At the beginning of Chaparral High School teacher Kitty Beder’s writing class, seniors contribute comments to a prompt by texting. The results are collected automatically on a Google Doc spreadsheet. Some responses were more useful [...]
In 23 years of publishing—this issue makes 270 actual magazines—I never once mentioned by name the elementary school my own two sons attended. I wrote plenty of stories about the teachers and the community that enveloped my sons in love and learning during their most impressionable years. But I was always hyper-conscious about not using [...]
Following up on yesterday’s post, the remaining five parenting experts recommended by Raising Arizona Kids e-newsletter subscribers: KEVIN LEHMAN Kevin Lehman, Ph.D. is an internationally renowned psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books offering techniques, tips and insights on parenting, marriage and relationship issues. Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours is the one that first comes [...]
Twenty people. Nineteen different countries of origin. Anywhere from four to 52 years of time spent living in this country. Working here. Contributing. The flag of the United States of America. The flag of the Department of Homeland Security. Girl Scouts. Public officials, including former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. The story of a man [...]
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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