Indulge Mom’s creative interests, give her some time to relax and help her remember who she is beyond her definition as mother. Here are some Mothers Day gift ideas we’ve run across. What would make your Mothers Day memorable? Share your comments below. Think local! Local First Arizona has compiled a long list of local [...]
So your child needs a dental procedure, and you’re not sure he or she can sit in the chair for longer than five minutes. Plus, there’s the fear factor. You know this experience might set the tone for future dental visits, so you want it to go well. The dentist suggests that sedation techniques might [...]
Dine at Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao on Wednesday, April 24 and 100 percent of the proceeds will support Junior Achievement of Arizona. The restaurant is located at 6300 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale. Dinners will include a gourmet salad bar, beverages and dessert alongside the restaurant’s famous unlimited servings of 15 choice cuts of meat [...]
Talk about mixed messages. Read the label on a bottle of wine and the Surgeon General’s warning is familiar and clear: “Women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.” Talk to women who had babies a generation ago, however, and the popular refrain seems to be: “Well, I [...]
Male infertility is a factor for 40 percent of couples who are having difficulty trying to conceive, says H. Randall Craig, M.D., FACOG, medical director of the Valley’s Fertility Treatment Centers. The shape of the man’s sperm, having too many or too few sperm, even the mobility of the sperm can put a wrench into [...]
Here’s an interesting illustrated video of Sir Ken Robinson’s 2010 “Changing Paradigms” speech about education reform from RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). They describe themselves as “an enlightenment organisation committed to finding innovative practical solutions to today’s social challenges.” The above video is an excerpt from the entire “Changing [...]
Studies show that hair products are unlikely to create adverse effects for pregnant women and their babies, says Scottsdale obstetrician/gynecologist Armity Simon, M.D. Still, it’s best to avoid the harsher chemicals in hair straighteners, relaxers or “perms” during pregnancy. Here are more tips from Simon on what to know about beauty products and treatments when [...]
The “clean eating” concept boils down to eating whole, minimally processed foods made with natural ingredients that are good for your body and good for the planet. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll be on your way in no time: Choose foods closest to their natural state The less processed foods are, the more [...]
I’ll admit it. I love to eat breaded, deep-fried chicken strips dipped in creamy ranch dressing, and on rare occasions I order them while out running errands. I prepare this recipe at home if it’s been awhile since my last fix. For chicken: ½ cup pecans ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons [...]
Blaming mindless snacking on unhealthy foods for the rise in obesity rates among children is all too common. But do healthier snacks really help kids to keep their weight in check — even if they are permitted to eat as much as they want? Sure, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) study [...]
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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