Stimulant medications are widely used to improve the core symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. But there is less evidence that the medications improve academic performance over the long term. Researchers studied the prescription drug use and performance on standardized tests of a group of children born over a [...]
Two new health facilities opened in Phoenix and Scottsdale this week, and two events of note sponsored by medical centers take place this Saturday, September 29. Here’s a rundown of this week’s events from the Valley’s medical community: BATTLE OF THE BANDS Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s own band, Champagne Tap, will compete against Salt River Project’s [...]
Tiny objects have always been a choking hazard for young children. Any small items, if swallowed, can present a very real danger to the gastrointestinal system. We’ve written about the dangers of button batteries — the small, disc-shaped kind found in remotes, watches, and digital toys. Now, pediatricians want to warn parents about the dangers [...]
Last month, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the Child Restraint Systems bill, which raises the age requirements for when a child must ride in a booster seat. Beginning August 20th, 2012, children between the ages of five and eight will need to use a booster seat if they are shorter than four feet nine inches. [...]
Vaccines are designed to prevent diseases, says Dr. Huddleston, who practices at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This vaccine is no different.
Kids can easily slip out of a seat belt during a crash or can suffer serious or fatal injuries to the neck and abdomen.
Adults bear the burden of stepping up and speaking out when something doesn’t look or feel right with respect to the well being of a child.
Forward-facing, rear-facing, seat-belt placing…car seat safety can get very confusing. And the statistics back that up. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Read more on the five tragic mistakes parents and caregivers make when using vehicle safety seats. Choosing and using the right car seat drastically [...]
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is set to build a satellite location in the West Valley to complement existing pediatric care in the community with specialty care.
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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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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