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Taking care of the kids that nobody sees

I headed for home that day grateful for air-conditioning, cold water, shampoo and a full pantry. I’d gained a new perspective, too, on those teens you might see now and then, wandering the streets, looking as if they had too much time on their hands and were up to no good.

Home sweet Herberger?

Don't be alarmed, says Valley mom Lynn Trimble, if you spot a woman donning bunny slippers near the Herberger Theater Center box office in downtown Phoenix. With all the theater and dance events on their calendar, Trimble is tempted to suggest they find a room she can bunk in between shows.

CLAWS – Creatures of the Deep

The title sounds like a B-movie thriller and the creatures match that description! Even the dramatic lettering on the signs for the newest exhibit...

Make my day: feedback

I was out of town most of the weekend, so I missed Saturday's cover shoot with our 2011 Mother's Day Cover Mom Contest winner....

Post-a-day angst and the Weekly Photo Challenge: Light

Discipline is good. Obsession is not. I know this. Yet the message from The Daily Post at Wordpress yesterday still had me tied up...

Sharing happy news

When Dana McGuinness of Chandler and her 2-year-old son Gavin posed for our October 2010 cover, you couldn't even tell she was pregnant. All...

It’s easy being green (kinda)

I'd like to think of myself as "sort of environmentally friendly." I'm no Ed Begley Jr. but I recycled before we had those big...

100 mompreneurs and counting

It was longtime Raising Arizona Kids contributor Brittney Walker who came up with the idea of running a weekly feature on our website about...

Some BPA with that receipt? No, thanks

Fumbling through a mess of accumulated receipts not only makes one feel and look ridiculous- it turns out that it may increase exposure to the plastic component bisphenol A (BPA), a type of synthetic estrogen.

A wonderful civics lesson for all

Twenty people. Nineteen different countries of origin. Anywhere from four to 52 years of time spent living in this country. Working here. Contributing. The flag...

Going back to my father's book

I hadn't opened the binder for more than two months. I couldn't even remember why I stopped reading its pages. And yet there it...

Questions about copyediting

Maggie Pingolt, a junior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communications, called our office to ask if she could interview one...

A comedy of errors that didn't go wrong

I was running late for a lunch, so I called my friend and left a message on her voicemail to let her know I...

Small world stories: the intern and the summer job

When we invited Patrick O'Connor to join our staff as a graphic design intern, we didn't realize he already had a history with the magazine.

Testing young children for tobacco exposure

Would you want your child tested for secondhand smoke exposure levels?

Pokémon takes over Arizona Mills

When I received the press release three weeks ago, I casually mentioned to Solvay that the Pokémon Black Version & White Version Tour was...

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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