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5 popular family hikes in or around metro Phoenix

Looking for family hikes everyone will enjoy? We've got a roundup of popular places around the Valley and one about an hour east of Phoenix....

Halloween candy-corn craft

Here’s a super-simple Halloween activity that’s perfect for toddlers---and won't cause cavities: a candy-corn craft made with construction paper. It's also great practice for...

Homemade play dough

Use this recipe to make homemade play dough that lasts on the shelf for months. Get creative mixing colors or add essential oils.

4 places Arizona kids can learn about veterans

Veterans Day celebrations present a unique opportunity to help kids learn about veterans. Once Veterans Day has passed, it's still important to remember the...

An attitude of gratitude

“What do you say?” Parents prompt little ones in a singsong voice when a friend shares a race car or a teacher helps zip...

Sticks and Stones: When kids use the N-word

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Plenty of parents grew up hearing the nursery rhyme meant to lessen...

 My Day at Camp: Sweet Basil Cooking School

Summer camp often involves roasting marshmallows over an open flame. I vividly recall heavy Dutch ovens, hot coals and brushes with death. But on...

Kids Bowl Free!

There’s nothing like an air-conditioned bowling alley to keep everyone cool and entertained during the hot summer months! What’s even better is kids can bowl...

Managing morning sickness

One morning when I was six weeks pregnant with my third child, I opened my eyes and realized I felt seasick. I wasn’t anywhere...

Teen yoga classes offer serenity and stress relief

On a sweltering summer afternoon, several teens came together to practice yoga at Gainey Village Health Club & Spa in Scottsdale. An air of...

Tempe Sister Cities: Changing the world, one friendship at a time

Valley attorney Dick Neuheisel was a member of the Tempe City Council in 1971 when he saw a National League of Cities magazine article...

Learning at home: measure up!

Measuring --- whether in the kitchen with measuring cups and spoons, or a ruler, tape measure or 10-foot pole --- is an ideal way...

Learning at home: Old-school skills rule on alphabetizing

Old-school learning skills are still valuable. Learning to spell a word, alphabetize a list or use a paper dictionary is good for your child's brain.

Learning at home: how to memorize

Children need to memorize their address and phone number, just in case. Here are some "learning at home" exercises that help the brain retain information.

A conversation with early childhood advocate Rhian Evans Allvin

Saying goodbye to friends, family, colleagues—a cross-country move when you’ve lived most of your life in Arizona can be bittersweet. But for longtime early...

Hiking birthday party

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

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