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ALA announces 2021 children’s book award winners

RAK Staff - February 26, 2021

The American Library Association each year recognizes the top books, digital media, video and...

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Early Childhood Day at the Capitol goes virtual

RAK Staff - February 24, 2021

On Tuesday, March 9, early childhood educators, parents, community partners, and other early childhood...

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So there’s a new local children’s book author…

RAK Staff - February 24, 2021

When she was pregnant with her son Max, Sarah Land of Phoenix underwent a...

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Raising Outdoor Kids: Hiking Arizona trails less traveled

Lisa Van Loo - February 24, 2021

This is high season for hiking in Arizona. With our unseasonably warm weather and...

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Get information on speech and language development by text

RAK Staff - February 23, 2021

Parents and caregivers who have concerns about their child’s speech and language development have...

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Olivia and Liam are once again the most popular baby names in Arizona

RAK Staff - February 18, 2021

Olivia is once again the top name for girls, and Liam — for the...

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Expecting? What to know about choosing your baby’s doctor

Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - February 17, 2021

A good time to start thinking about finding a pediatrician for your new baby...

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Pandemic Pregnancy: Expecting the unexpected during COVID-19

Karen Barr - February 17, 2021

As if the physical and emotional adjustments to pregnancy and childbirth weren’t enough, tens...

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High school students: Apply soon for Midwestern University’s healthcare career experiences

RAK Staff - February 16, 2021

Application deadlines are looming for three popular Midwestern University programs designed to provide healthcare...

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Phoenix Art Museum extends free admission for military families

RAK Staff - February 15, 2021

Phoenix Art Museum is continuing its free-admission Military Access Program — called MAP@PAM —...

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3 ways to celebrate date night during a pandemic

Maggie Zehring - February 8, 2021

Like everything this past year, Valentine’s Day 2021 will be different. We’re all contending...

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This Valentine’s Day, celebrate you!

Sheri Smith - February 8, 2021

There’s a disturbing trend I’ve noticed becoming more fashionable over the years. I call...

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A Valentine’s Day greeting from Mazie, a show of love for Ryan House

Karen Barr - February 6, 2021

You'd never know it by looking at her, but 3-year-old Mazie has had a...

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Black History Month: What to do, read, and watch

RAK Staff - February 3, 2021

Black History Month was officially recognized in 1976 to honor the accomplishments of Black...

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Using Common Sense: Talking to kids about insurrection and other disturbing news events

Ilana Lowery - February 3, 2021

From coronavirus and social injustice to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol...

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The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! opens Feb. 9 at Scottsdale’s Arizona Boardwalk

RAK Staff - February 3, 2021

A new exhibition — The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! — is...

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Astronaut exhibit at Arizona Science Center explores life outside of Earth

RAK Staff - February 3, 2021

Astronaut, a new interactive and hands-on exhibition, is landing at the Arizona Science Center...

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Phoenix Art Museum extends $5 admission for kids through June 30

RAK Staff - February 2, 2021

Phoenix Art Museum has extended through June 30 its program dropping museum admission for...

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ALA announces 2021 children’s book award winners

Early Childhood Day at the Capitol goes virtual

So there’s a new local children’s book author…

Raising Outdoor Kids: Hiking Arizona trails less traveled

Get information on speech and language development by text

Olivia and Liam are once again the most popular baby names in Arizona

Expecting? What to know about choosing your baby’s doctor

Pandemic Pregnancy: Expecting the unexpected during COVID-19

High school students: Apply soon for Midwestern University’s healthcare career experiences

Phoenix Art Museum extends free admission for military families

3 ways to celebrate date night during a pandemic

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate you!

A Valentine’s Day greeting from Mazie, a show of love for Ryan House

Black History Month: What to do, read, and watch

Using Common Sense: Talking to kids about insurrection and other disturbing news events

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! opens Feb. 9 at Scottsdale’s Arizona Boardwalk

Astronaut exhibit at Arizona Science Center explores life outside of Earth

Phoenix Art Museum extends $5 admission for kids through June 30

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Breastfeeding 101: Modern Milk owner shares common breastfeeding hurdles, plus tips

Pregnancy and childbirth Q&A: Choosing a birth center

Birth to Five helpline offers support for soothing fussy babies

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