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Tell the story of you

You have a few weeks to rummage through old family photos or not-so-old family photos. Yesterday or yesteryear works. Find one that tells a...

Doomtown… if you dare

As you walk down the dusty main street, a figure on horseback approaches. You squint, trying to sharpen your vision in the waning light....

Seeing is believing

We received an advance reader copy of Everybody Sees the Ants (Little, Brown, Oct. 3, 2011) by A.S. King. Many of the books we...

Like love

The giant LOVE sculpture in the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall made me think of  words that represent an era. Love beads, love-ins and "make...

Making dinner a dream

When I was growing up my family always ate dinner together at the big dining room table. My father would come home, wash up...

Storytelling takes flight

Lynn Trimble recently enjoyed a rare evening of theater with daughter Jennifer, who knows two cast members of Stray Cat Theatre's "The Sparrow" through ASU and Arizona School for the Arts. Read Lynn's relfections on the work -- a tale of love and loss that's best for mature teens and adults.

Light’s on, fright’s on

The masters of the macabre are at it again! The Nest opens this Friday and remains open Thursday through Sunday throughout the scare season. Mylan...

Backpack check: Eight tips for a safer backpack

Lugging around a backpack that doesn’t fit properly can be a real pain in the neck — and back — for children and teens. Anthony...

Some wisdom about those teeth

Last summer we found out that Mylan would need her wisdom teeth removed. They were growing in sideways and would never erupt into the...

Correcting misinformation about HPV vaccine

The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to correct false statements made in the Republican presidential campaign that HPV vaccine is dangerous and can cause mental retardation.

Asthma help from Big Bird, Grover and the Sesame Street Gang

Asthma is the leading chronic illness among children in the United States, according to the American Lung Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Just discovered an awesome mom blog at w

Just discovered an awesome mom blog at https://www.sitmomsit.blogspot.com. It'll have you laughing and crying all at the same time. Kind of like that "Chatty...

Boxing: unsafe for kids

Amateur boxers are at serious risk of face and brain injuries, including concussion, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Healthy Children, healthy art contest

Know a young person who loves artistic expression? Even better — a young person who wants to express their healthy lifestyle through art? HealthyChildren.org, the...

Accidental falls from windows: is your child at risk?

Experts estimate that over a 19-year period, 98,145 children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries sustained in falls from windows. According to the...

OK, im in. Inspired by boss Karen Barr @

OK, im in. Inspired by boss Karen Barr @RAKmagazine. Committed to social networking. Gonna do it this time! Really.

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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