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Enter to win 2 tickets to The Carnival of Illusion Theater!

Laugh, have Fun and Celebrate while experiencing the Greatest Magicians as seen on America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, The Illusionists,...

AZ SNAP (EBT) and WIC Discounts

Did you know as an active EBT cardholder you receive discounted or free entry for you and your family at certain places? Present your active...

The Benefits of Parents as Paid Care Providers for Home and Community- Based Services in Arizona

In recent years, Arizona has made significant strides in enhancing the availability and quality of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities. One innovative...

Trail Blazing

Accessible Hiking, Fishing, and Recreation Across Arizona Did you know our state parks offer inclusive and accessible ways to have an adventure? Here are some...

Hope Haircuts

A Sensory-Friendly Salon Service for Children with Autism and Special Needs Hope Haircuts offers mobile in-home haircut services and a newly opened sensory-friendly salon environment for...

Helping Your Special Needs Child Transition to Adulthood

As students move through the school system the idea of what they will do once they leave school is a question special needs parents...

Navigating Fall Weather Changes: Keeping Babies Safely Warm in the Crib

As fall approaches, the weather can change dramatically, going from sweltering summer days to chilly autumn nights. This transition can be particularly challenging for...

The kids are sick, AGAIN?! Blueberry Pediatrics to the rescue.

If you’re a parent you’ve likely experienced that middle of the night wake-up call from your sick child.

Navigating Teen Independence

Safety, Parties and “Sexy” Halloween Costumes As children transition into their teenage years, they naturally seek greater independence and social interaction with friends. Here’s a guide...

Making Sense of Health Insurance: Essential Tips for Arizona Parents

As open enrollment season rolls around, Arizona families are faced with one of the most significant decisions they’ll make all year: selecting a health...

How to make Dad Friends

Hey Dad! Welcome to the club! You are now part of The Fatherhood – or, as I see it, an elite group of superheroes. The...

Strengthening Father-Daughter Bonds

The relationship between a father and daughter is a unique and special bond that plays a fundamental and significant role in every young girl’s...

Signing Off

How deleting my social media apps made me a better dad Twenty eight or more hours a week. That’s how many hours I spent on...

An Unforgettable Gift Idea for Truck-Loving Kids

Do you have a truck-loving, construction obsessed kid like me? Our toy inventory at home is slowing morphing into all things tractors, dump trucks,...

Enter to win a family 4 pack to Strange Garden at Desert Botanical Garden!

Explore eerie and enchanting boo-tanical offerings at Strange Garden. Enjoy live music, interactive experiences, food trucks  and encounter fascinating creatures at the Desert Botanical Garden. It’s a...

The Calming Couch

Mental health awareness, advocacy and resources for kids and teens Founded in late 2021 by Phoenix teen, Nandini Patel, The Calming Couch distributes Calming Kits...

PARTY ARTICLES

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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