Preschoolers

How I’m Making Christmastime At-Home Special with My Toddler

The holiday season feels even more magical with a toddler in the house — the curiosity, wonder, and excitement make even the smallest traditions...

What Early Learning Should Look Like

(and What It Shouldn’t) Finding high-quality childcare can be overwhelming for families, especially with all the jargon and common misconceptions about what different options actually...

Summer At-Home Learning: The Magic of Morning Baskets

For months, my morning routine with my son has been to do an on-the-go breakfast and get outside for a walk and some fresh...

Free & Easy Ways I’m Entertaining My Toddler This Summer

With an active toddler who loves spending time outside, I always find myself dreading the summer months. How am I going to keep my...

Graduation Gift Ideas from Preschool to High School

It’s that time of year to celebrate all the graduates in your life - whether it’s a tiny cap-and-gown ceremony at preschool or a...

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,...

Discover, Play and Explore at The Children’s Museum Tucson

Get ready for a day of imaginative play, discovery, and learning at the Children’s Museum Tucson. My husband, son, and I took a trip to...

Play and Stay

A Place for Busy Parents and Active Kids Get ready to experience an indoor play concept that you’ve never encountered before! Play and Stay, which opened...

Toddler Learning and Independent Play Made Easy

Too cold to go outside and play? Encourage learning and independent play with activity kits from Learning with Kelsey. Choose from age-specific boxes which are...

The Village: A New Parenting Community in the East Valley

We’ve all heard that raising a child takes a village—but if you find yourself feeling isolated and without a tribe to fall back on...

Language-immersion programs

CHARTER SCHOOLS Arizona Language Preparatory is a trilingual K-6 school offering language immersion in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix. 602-996-1595...

Preschools

Early childhood education sets the tone for the rest of your child's education journey. The metro-Phoenix preschools in this special advertising section are committed...

Charter schools

Charter schools first opened in Arizona in 1995. These tuition-free public “schools of choice” have opened new learning opportunities for children across the learning...

Gifted education resources

ASPIRE Academy at Arredondo 1330 E. Carson Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (Just off Hwy 60) • 480-897-2744 • arredondo.tempeschools.org ASPIRE Academy at Arredondo is an exclusive...

Gift guide: What teachers really want for the holidays

Scented bubble bath? Goofy holiday socks? Ornament in the shape of an apple? You shouldn’t have. Really! These are items your child’s teacher doesn’t need...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

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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