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Day 8 after the flood – an amazing coincidence

If there is one thing the last eight days have taught me, it's that you never know what a day will bring. And you never...

Day 6 after the flood – in pictures and video

The adrenaline — and the words — are failing me today. So here's my update in two great photos from staff photographer Daniel Friedman....

Mold in the Southwest? Really?

It's hot, dry, and the temperatures reach 90, 100, 110 degrees. It barely rains. So we don't have to worry about mold, right?

Day 2 after the flood

It's astonishing to realize how little you really need to run a business. Yesterday we found out. At 11am, I went back to the scene...

Drip, drip and deja vu

In some ways it feels like the past 15 years never happened. I am sitting at a desk in my home office, with everything...

Is your sunscreen safe?

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) studied the safety and effectiveness ratings for 1,400 SPF products in their 4th annual study. The products tested included sunscreens and SPF-labeled lip balm, makeup, and moisturizer.

The cover mom and the babysitter – a "small world" story

Our June issue went in the mail this week but before we say goodbye to May I have one more story to share about...

A gracious group of mercenaries and rebels

12 News multimedia journalist James Wulff gets to know a few Star Wars and other movie/comic book characters who will be on hand at...

Another Reason to Buy Organic Local

In the national news today...Pesticide Use Tied to ADHD From Sandy Price, ECOCURIOUSITY...  ..." a recent study links mere trace levels of pesticide by-products found on grocery store fruit...

What’s new in treating Down Syndrome?

Phoenix Children's Hospital is hosting a free seminar for families of children with Down syndrome. Participants will learn about recent advances in medical treatment. Topics include:...

Sometimes two pictures are worth 1,000 words

Great feedback from Rayme Lofgren at the Arizona Diamondbacks about the Mother's Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers, at which 5,000 "D-signer" bags including...

Speech language delay? Two ears are better than one

Health and education professionals often overlook the effect that hearing loss in a single ear- or unilateral loss - can have on a child's language skills.

Can you hear me now?

Teens, tweens --even younger children are listening to music with devices that place sound waves in direct proximity to the ear drum. And even minimal hearing loss can affect social interaction, communication skills, behavior, emotional development, and academic performance.

…Hear me roar

If anyone tells you it’s men who keep women down, don’t believe them. I have now been told by three FEMALE academics at my kids’...

Will your 6-year-old be a teen drinker?

Use of alcohol early in life is associated with future alcohol-related problems.

Just another day in the Goddard household

It was starting to feel like summer on Friday afternoon as we set up for a June cover shoot with Attorney General Terry Goddard...

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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