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Spring Training 101 with Coach Super Dad

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a pop fly! It’s that time of year again to dust off your mitt and head out to...

Spring Cleaning: Your Closet Deserves a Fresh Start

Spring isn’t just about blooming flowers and longer days—it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe! Cleaning out your closet is more than just...

Spring Break Destination: Lake Havasu City

Where to Stay & What to Do I spent six years working as a Middle School English Teacher, so even as an adult I got...

Organizing Your Child’s School Work

There is nothing more gratifying than seeing all the incredible work our kids bring home from school! It fills us with pride to witness...

GIVEAWAY – RAK Date Night: Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar

If you’re looking to add a touch of sophistication and flavor to your next date night, find out how Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini...

Taking Time Off After a Baby

What You Need to Know About Maternity and Family Leave Laws in Arizona Welcoming a child is a life-changing moment for parents filled with joy...

Rebalancing Hormones after a Pregnancy

Bringing a new life into the world is nothing short of miraculous, but it can also leave you feeling like you are on a...

Trapeze Coach Sheds Light On Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health

Dawn Tucker uses her body for daily work as a trapeze coach and aerial artist. The mother of two is active, happy and living...

Secrets of Sensitive Parenting

The emotional health of a newborn depends on the quality of maternal-infant responsivity beginning at birth. Responsive, sensitive parenting (RSP) is an evidence-based practice model to...

Supporting Small Businesses: Local Baby Companies

Whether you’re searching for well-made baby items for your own child, or looking for a gift to bring to a baby shower, here are...

Sleep Hygiene Tips for Busy Parents

How to work through sleep challenges, manage expectations, and combat sleep debt after having a baby Sleep is foundational to a family’s wellbeing, impacting nearly...

Adjusting Emotionally and Mentally as a First-Time Mom

Becoming a mother for the first time is a transformative experience, filled with joy and excitement for the entire family. However, for many first-time...

Postpartum Healing & the Benefits of Belly Binding

The postpartum period is a critical time for new mothers, and it often comes with unique struggles that can be both physical and emotional....

GIVEAWAY- RAK Eats: Hash Kitchen

Gather up the family, get together with some friends, or have an epic weekend brunch date with your special someone at Hash Kitchen. With seven...

Daddy Doula

Educating Dads to be Interactive Birth Partners Dads - get ready to be the most involved and informed birthing partner after participating in Birth Connection’s...

Navigating Postpartum Depression in Fathers

Speeding through the night at three in the morning, something felt different. I didn’t hear the usual whine of sirens which I used to...

PARTY ARTICLES

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

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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