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Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery-winning “Flora & Ulysses” hits Tempe stage

How do you create a new world? A novelist uses language, imagination and skill to make a world that is consistent within itself, and therefore,...

Pop-ups: A “movable” feast of deliciously dazzling books

Every good book is a gift. All you have to do is open it and enjoy. But like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, it’s...

Pal Experiences makes local venues more fun for families with special needs

Melanie Isaacs is describing Elle, an 11-year-old girl with autism, who went to a Phoenix Suns game with her family for the first time:...

Teen volunteers welcome at Valley libraries this summer

Is your teenager friendly, energetic and responsible? Is he or she looking to earn volunteer credits, learn new skills and keep busy this summer?...

Affirmations: I was the perfect parent (before I had kids)

When I was younger, I babysat for extra pocket money. It truly felt like a calling. From the age of 13, I could do...

Valley Youth Theatre stages “Little Women, the Broadway Musical”

How can the hopes and dreams of four young women from the 1860s still resonate? Find out April 6-22, when Valley Youth Theatre's stages its new...

Make your own movable books or cards

  Making 3-D paper art is a great STEAM activity and a fun, creative challenge for kids. Here’s a roundup of books and websites to...

What is the Tooth Fairy’s going rate?

What does the Tooth Fairy leave for a lost tooth these days? Every year since 1988, Delta Dental has commissioned a poll to find out. The average...

The social side of kindergarten readiness

Mesa mom Jenessa Moore is part of a ritual that dates back to the mid-1800s. However, the ritual today looks dramatically different than it...

Birth to 5 Q&A: Teaching kids not to trust every adult

Q: What’s the right age to start teaching kids not to trust every adult? And what’s the best way to do this? A: Keeping your...

Cinderella Affair Boutique in Chandler distributes free prom dresses this month

High school juniors and seniors can shop for free new and gently-used prom dresses during the annual Cinderella Affair event, from 8 a.m. to 3...

Raising Special Kids Symposium features Medicaid-waiver champion

Parents and professionals who care for children with disabilities are invited to attend the 2018 Raising Special Kids Symposium on Children With Special Health...

Arizona students, families plan March for Our Lives to capitol on Saturday

On Saturday, March 24, Parkland survivors and families of victims are leading a mass march on Washington, D.C. to demand action to prevent future...

4 tips for raising daughters in the #MeToo era

At Raising Arizona Kids, we’ve been having discussions very similar to those happening all across the nation: about the #MeToo movement, the empowerment of...

6 children’s books for Easter baskets

When my sons were small, holiday celebrations were a big deal in our house. As the boys got older, though, one time-worn ritual after...

Home run family meals: Gourmet hot dogs make for fun, easy dinners

Spring Training is underway in Arizona. And baseball without hot dogs is like Thanksgiving without turkey. Not an actual crime, but close. “It’s the official...

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