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 [...]
Congratulations! These lucky winners have each won a pair tickets for a sneak preview screening of LES MISÉRABLES, the world’s longest running musical. Candy Tsang of Phoenix Carrie Collins of Mesa Matthew Plum of Fountain Hills Naky Steah of Mesa Rosa Fligg of Scottsdale Watch the trailer.
When the circus comes to town, people think Barnum & Bailey with elephants, tents and trapeze artists. International School of Arizona in Scottsdale saw a French circus, Tour de Cirque, with magic tricks, juggling and sight gags within a three-act play told through pantomime. Not the Marcel Marceau-style of pantomime in white-face and imaginary set, [...]
We’ve gotten a lot of press releases recently about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Here are some options we thought might be useful to Vally families looking to save some money on holiday shopping. Doors open at 8:07 Friday at Kidstop and Santa will be there with a Big Red Santa Bag full of [...]
This week, a visit from a Holocaust survivor, cultural differences in education, three Arizona districts make the honor roll and online classes for the 2-5 year olds. Holocaust survivor Gerda Klein shared her life experiences with middle school students at New Way Academy in Scottsdale on Oct. 29. She described the hope, strength and willpower she [...]
Fobie Friends have arrived in Scottsdale to put an end to nightmares and the bogeyman. Brian and Leslie Miller of Scottsdale are the authors of a new children’s book series designed to help children fight their fears. The series comes with a collection of stuffies, T-shirts and other products that go along with each unique story. [...]
The Gilbert Rotary Club is in the process of distributing dictionaries to 2,700 third graders in Gilbert Public Schools. This is the dictionary project’s sixth year. These are not electronic dictionaries or apps for smart phones, but actual books the students are encouraged to write their names in and, it is hoped, use for years. [...]
I spent 10 years teaching kids in public school. When I could get them to come in for a few minutes of extra help, it really made a difference. It’s amazing how much can be accomplished in a 10-minute, one-on-one session during lunch, and teachers generally will make themselves available to students who need it. [...]
The lure of a “bloody good time” or even “scary-oke” sounds a bit more enticing when you know your effort will make a meaningful contribution to a great cause. Here are a few options we’ve learned about. Let us know if your organization has a frightfully clever fundraiser planned! VAMPIRES ARE IN SEASON, especially with [...]
Cortney’s Place, a Scottsdale facility for physically and mentally challenged adults, has expanded to offer more amenities and programming space. Cindy Carpenter, president and founder of Cortney’s Place, created the non-profit organization in 2007. She and her husband, Jim, welcomed their firstborn, Cortney, into the world 25 years ago. Cortney was born with congenital nervous [...]
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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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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November 2012
$6.00November features results from our 2012 Family Dining Survey. Find out which Valley restaurants are reader favorites! Plus: Making healthy choices/substitutions when dining out — and parenting strategies to help take the “whining” out of dining.
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October 2012
$6.00The October issue includes our annual PARTIES, ETC. guide to more than 200 places, entertainers and services that make family celebrations memorable. Plus: Learn how St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is leading the local effort to improve outcomes for preemies.
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September 2012
$6.00A sneak peak at the 2012-13 performing arts season. PLUS: the Valley’s arts-focused schools, an interview with Valley Youth Theatre’s Bobb Cooper and groundreaking treatment that prevenst brain injury in children who suffer oxygen deprivation at birth.
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August 2012
$6.00Bullying prevention, breastfeeding support for physician moms and our annual back-to-school retail guide. Plus: a Valley mom shares her daughter’s potty-training experience on Facebook.
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July 2012
$6.00Kids Bored? Stocking a “bored box” and more family fun crafts. Plus: Real Easy Recipes for cool summer treats and lunchbox pleasures, local events that celebrate the 4th and hope for kids facing PANDAS.
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