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Free Museum Admission for Active Military Personnel and Their Families

With temperatures climbing and school being out for summer, wandering through museums is a great way for you and your family to cool off...

The Benefits of Volunteering for Families, Children, and Communities

April is National Volunteer month and if you are looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend quality time with your family, volunteering...

Chandler Girl Scout Helps Youth Discover Skating

When 15-year-old Chandler resident Maria Gonzalez isn’t on the ice practicing for her next figure skating competition

Parents: Exercise the collective power of your voices!

As a child, I spent much of my time exploring the beautiful, backyard Blue Ridge forests with my cousins and friends — splashing through...

Invest in Education Act: What is Prop 208?

Proposition 208, known as the Invest in Education Act, would create new funding for Arizona schools by taxing high-income earners — specifically Arizona individuals...

Here’s how voting affects Arizona education

As the year winds down and Arizona families enjoy fall weather, many parents are turning their attention to the Nov. 3 election. The top...

You now have until Oct. 15 register to vote in the Nov. 3 election

Nov. 3, 2020, may be the most significant national election of our lifetime, and Arizona’s 11 Electoral College votes may very well be pivotal...

2020 election resources for Arizona voters

YMCA offers free child care for parents while they vote Nov. 3 On Election Day, the Valley of the Sun YMCA is helping all citizens to...

Party Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...