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Phoenix Suns Starlight care room opens at St. Joe’s

A beautifully designed, inviting hospital environment for pediatric patients. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? But that’s the mission of the global nonprofit Starlight Children’s Foundation™: to...

Now you can take our calendar with you!

YOU BROWSE the back of our magazine, using her research to plan your family leisure time. You watch our website each Friday to learn...

So much different, and so much the same

The first time we published an article about autism was in November 2001. Writer Lynn Trimble interviewed a number of Valley parents whose children...

Exploring the Scottsdale Arts Festival

As an eager father pushed his toddler's stroller through the Scottsdale Arts Festival entrance yesterday, he encouraged the sleepy-eyed lad to wake up and take it all in....

“Oz the Great and Powerful” has moments of charm

All that's great and powerful about the Disney film dubbed a prequel to the 1939 film classic "Wizard of Oz" is the opening sequence --...

Weekly education and schools roundup

Scottsdale Community College hosts the 2013 regional tournament for Odyssey of the Mind on Saturday, March 9. About 1,500 participants on 64 teams from...

Guns and growth

HIS NAME WAS Steven Hart and he was one of the cutest and most captivating guys in my entire middle school. Lots of girls...

The Walk for Water Safety: Communities organize to prevent drownings

It happens so fast, it leaves families devastated. Whether it be in a backyard pool, a lake, a canal, even a bathtub or a...

Before you know it…

The tow-truck driver must have wondered what he’d gotten himself into. When he rang the doorbell, I appeared wearing flannel pajama bottoms, an oversized...

Gender-reveal parties give expectant couples another reason to celebrate

Trends have a funny way of catching on. One minute an idea seems original and the next it appears to be everywhere. Valerie Spata...

Faith Ringgold paper quilts

This week's craft (Jan. 21-27) at The Children's Museum of Phoenix combines art and history. Art Studio Manager John Bomhoff shares instructions. Ages: preschool (with...

A reason to pause in a hectic holiday season

Like many others who have been hit hard by some sort of flu or virus this season, RAK writer/copyeditor Mary Ann Bashaw has had...

Hanging together

This time of year I try to remember that the best gifts in life are those I too often take for granted: my ever-supportive...

Skating on fun ice: Starting your child in hockey

Ice hockey is fast and highly entertaining. It’s a popular youth sport in states known for long, cold winters. But hockey in the desert?

Make a Mayflower

Little pilgrims will love making a mini Mayflower. Fold brown paper in half widthwise and use scissors to round the corners on the folded...

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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