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Rad Dads

Today’s modern-day dad wears many hats—often juggling home life, a career, family, and more. Gone are the days of traditional gender roles where the...

Tiny Plates

Healthy, Locally Made Meals for Kids If you’re anything like me, trying to decide what to feed your little one every day can be exhausting....

Books For Parents

Book Pick for Moms Who Else is Fine By Lacie Mercer • Synopsis from publisher Embark on a candid and comically insightful journey through the rollercoaster of...

Have a Novel Birthday

Birthday-Themed Book Recommendations Get little readers excited for their birthday with these celebratory book recommendations from Pima County Libraries. These fun tales will take you...

Beautifall Books

As temperatures begin to drop across Arizona, these books are sure to put you in the mood for pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, and spending...

Playroom Must-Haves

My family and I recently moved into a new house, and one of the things we were most excited for was creating a playroom...

Money-Saving Costume Tips for Halloween

As a mom of two, I know firsthand the joy of seeing my children excited for Halloween, and the challenge of balancing their excitement...

Fun Fall Recipes

Halloween Recipe:Mummy Chex Mix Are you needing a dangerously, fun, spooky Chex mix for Halloween? This is a perfect mummy mix that is packed with all...

2024 Fall Break Camps & Workshops in Phoenix

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Oktoberfest Arizona Round Up

Grab your spouse and make plans for a fun date filled with beer, food, contests, live music and more at one of these Oktoberfest...

These Are Our Children. Let’s Take Them Back.

"Hey, you're a doctor. Do you know what this is?" a fellow mom inquired as she thrust a small yellow pill into my palm....

Pediatric Respite Care

A Lifeline for Families of Children with Life-Limiting Conditions Countless children face life-limiting conditions or endure life-changing accidents every day, profoundly affecting their lives....

Dental Dilemmas

Navigating Dental Visits for Children with Special Needs Preparing a child with special needs for a dentist appointment requires thoughtful planning and sensitivity. Here are...

Defying Duchenne

Tucson Boy among First to Receive FDA- Approved Gene Therapy Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy Seven-year-old Hudson Sanford now has a chance to live out a...

What You Can Do to Maximize Your Child’s Learning

Q & A With Reading Specialist & Neurodivergence Expert Tina Bauschatz, MA What are some common learning disabilities in children? Some common learning disabilities we...

Growing Words into Readers

Nearly everyone can agree that it’s hard to learn something new when it’s boring. Reading is no exception—particularly for kids! Mastering sight words is...

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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