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Q&A: What to do if a child gets stung, bitten or impaled by thorns

Kara G. Morrison - June 15, 2021

Yes, the Sonoran Desert is full of critters — many of whom are more...

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2021 Summer Survival Guide

RAK Staff - June 12, 2021

The heat is here, and with it long days of staying indoors. If there’s...

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15 Father’s Day ideas

RAK Staff - June 12, 2021

Treats, car shows, crafts, activities and concerts! Here are some ideas to show dad...

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Help prevent wildfires with safe campfire alternatives

Lisa Van Loo - June 9, 2021

Summer in Arizona means a few things. It means the perpetual presence of air...

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Ladybugs art project for preschoolers

RAK Staff - June 7, 2021

All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs. Unlike a bug, an...

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Sari on Science: The bugs in your own backyard

Sari Custer - June 7, 2021

You may have heard the headlines: Cicadas are coming out to greet many states...

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Arizona Sunrays boasts two Olympic hopeful gymnasts

Kara G. Morrison - June 6, 2021

Fingers crossed, Arizonans could be cheering on two local gymnasts at this summer’s Olympic...

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Children’s Museum of Phoenix exhibit celebrates author and artist Eric Carle

RAK Staff - June 4, 2021

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix recently unveiled its first traveling exhibit, which pays tribute...

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D-Backs host free family vaccination event at Chase Field

RAK Staff - May 26, 2021

The Arizona Diamondbacks — in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services and...

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Arizona Science Center opens POP! The Science of Bubbles

RAK Staff - May 25, 2021

Beginning June 1, Arizona Science Center will be open seven days a week, offering...

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Sea Life Arizona breeds mosquito-eating fish

RAK Staff - May 21, 2021

Sea Life Arizona aquarium at Arizona Mills in Tempe is helping eliminate mosquitos. In partnership...

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Reduce your family’s drowning risk

admin - May 21, 2021

Drownings are lightning fast and silent. Make simple changes now to help reduce any family’s risk of drowning.

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Post-pandemic mental health: Will the kids be all right?

Kara G. Morrison - May 20, 2021

Parents and educators continue to worry about the mental health fallout from teens being...

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Raising Outdoor Kids: Plan a Hawaiian Islands family adventure

Lisa Van Loo - May 19, 2021

Just before the pandemic began, we were fortunate enough to introduce our kids to...

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Maricopa County Reads summer reading program runs June 1-Aug. 1

RAK Staff - May 19, 2021

Maricopa County Reads is the free summer reading program intended to help stop "summer...

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Using Common Sense: Re-establish screen-time boundaries this summer

Ilana Lowery - May 18, 2021

Re-establishing tech and screen-time boundaries in the wake of the pandemic’s virtual free-for-all may...

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Statistics don’t matter if it’s your kid who drowns

admin - May 15, 2021

Guest post by Jeff Weiss, MD As a pediatric hospitalist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, I...

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How public schools are responding as “summer slide gives way to “pandemic slide”

Karen Barr - May 15, 2021

Usually at this time of year, we would be writing about ways to prevent...

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Every Kid Outdoors gives 4th graders get free access to America’s national parks

Articles RAK Staff - May 1, 2021

Every Kid Outdoors — formerly called Every Kid in a Park — is a program run by the United States National Park Service giving...

How preschoolers can paint their own fireworks

Crafts RAK Staff - July 2, 2016

Kids are fascinated by fireworks! Continue the fun well past the 4th of July with this painting project, a Raising Arizona Kids exclusive from...

Helping tweens, teens (and parents!) survive braces

Articles admin - May 1, 2013

Do you have a cranky tween or teen in braces? They’ll probably thank you some day, but for now their life in braces can...

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Q&A: What to do if a child gets stung, bitten or impaled by thorns

2021 Summer Survival Guide

15 Father’s Day ideas

Help prevent wildfires with safe campfire alternatives

Ladybugs art project for preschoolers

Sari on Science: The bugs in your own backyard

Arizona Sunrays boasts two Olympic hopeful gymnasts

Children’s Museum of Phoenix exhibit celebrates author and artist Eric Carle

D-Backs host free family vaccination event at Chase Field

Arizona Science Center opens POP! The Science of Bubbles

Sea Life Arizona breeds mosquito-eating fish

Reduce your family’s drowning risk

Post-pandemic mental health: Will the kids be all right?

Raising Outdoor Kids: Plan a Hawaiian Islands family adventure

Maricopa County Reads summer reading program runs June 1-Aug. 1

Using Common Sense: Re-establish screen-time boundaries this summer

Statistics don’t matter if it’s your kid who drowns

How public schools are responding as “summer slide gives way to “pandemic slide”

From our archives

Every Kid Outdoors gives 4th graders get free access to America’s national parks

How preschoolers can paint their own fireworks

Helping tweens, teens (and parents!) survive braces

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