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While my brother was here from Seattle last week, my husband and I took him with us to see the movie, "The Fighter," starring...

ANNETTE BURNS: Why divorce attorneys stay married

Phoenix attorney Annette Burns has been practicing family law in Arizona since 1984. She talks about how custody arrangements have changed, how her career...

FINDING PURPOSE IN GRIEF: The MISS foundation offers a light at the end of life’s darkest tunnel

A young mother nears the end of her pregnancy with the hope that this child will be as healthy as her other three children....

Release the list!

Hi.  So tonight is New Year's Eve and I've still got a few hours to make good on a 2010 promise that I made...

Keeping an eye on health in 2011

As 2010 draws to a close, Nemours’ KidsHealth.org,  looks ahead with its annual list of “10 Kids’ Health Issues to Watch.” Established in 1936 by...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Reminder – check your house for fire hazards

With the holiday season now in full swing, there are added fire hazards that are inside a home. Christmas trees, candles, extra lights and decorations and heaters all deserve attention to ensure they can be enjoyed safety.

My biographical Christmas tree

Our family's Christmas tree ornaments spend most of the year wrapped in tissue paper, placed in plastic sandwich bags and stored in the specially...

Be brave. Ask for help.

TRIAP provides short-term, solution-focused, non-medical counseling for situations resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances such as deployment stress, relationships, personal loss and parent-child communications.No one should have to battle the unseen wounds of war alone.

The North Pole Experience

The lights are flashing inside the trolley as it races through the darkness to its destination - the North Pole*.  As we passed through...

Know a family with a child who is hospitalized? Here’s what they really want…

They learned a lot about accepting a tough diagnosis- but not without a fight, and not without giving up hope. They also learned the importance of the little things- creature comforts for parents who need to stay overnight.

A brief life with big impact

This season of "comfort and joy" will forever be linked with heartbreak for the Hoffman family of Scottsdale. Eric and Christine Hoffman lost their...

Want to reduce the amount of sugar kids eat for breakfast? Add sugar.

The study authors concluded that children will eat low-sugar cereals, and parents can make these choices more appealing by adding a small amount of table sugar and/or fresh fruit.

JOHN HINSON: Software engineer, pianist, composer, dad

John Hinson composes solo piano music on a massive vintage Chickering concert grand that sits smack dab in the middle of his Anthem home....

The pros of probiotics

The American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed the evidence, and found that making probiotics a part of a child’s diet early in the course of diarrhea resulting from an acute viral gastroenteritis, reduced the duration of symptoms by one day.

On stage: Season's greetings

I found these angels in my in-box the morning after Thanksgiving. Turns out they're two of the young performers with Theater Works' production of "The...

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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