Community Outreach

A Mother’s Day walk for kindness

In its continuing efforts to support bereaved parents, the MISS Foundation is sponsoring “The Kindness Walk—We Walk for Them” in Phoenix this month. The event...

Long luxurious locks lopped for Locks of Love

Every year for 13 years Midwestern University in Glendale has brought in hairstylists from various salons to cut hair for the Cuts for Kids...

Shopping for the lost angels

I don't enjoy shopping. But I never felt more like going shopping than one night last December, when I realized how many children who...

Sparks will be flying at dance fundraiser

Phoenix Children's Hospital broke the news last week that hometown celebrity and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will be the featured performer at the...

Toe-tapping fun with "Live to Dance" finalist Kendall Glover

When I saw the press release, I immediately forwarded it to my 11-year-old niece, Mandy Davis. TV Dance Sensation Kendall Glover to Appear at FOX...

A memorial walk on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the joys of motherhood with family and friends. Flowers abound and phones ring with messages from far-flung...

A celebration at Phoenix Children's Hospital

As we approached the table where pediatrician and newly minted author Randy Christensen, M.D. was autographing copies of his book, we joked about being...

It could have been "Beastly," but it wasn't

A young girl who lives about as far north as you can get in the northwest Valley went to Tempe to see a movie...

A fitting tribute to women

I was in the neighborhood Hallmark store looking for a birthday card when I stumbled upon one of those refrigerator magnets designed to amuse...

MISS was there

In the days following the Jan. 8 shooting  in Tucson, the MISS Foundation mobilized a team of volunteers to provide support for the local...

Scenes from "Boo! at the Zoo"

The weather was perfect and the costumed goblins were adorable. Here are some sights we enjoyed from under the Raising Arizona Kids tent at...

Gifts of Guidance: Mentoring keeps Arizona youth on the right path

Kara Newland of Anthem is a typical mom. She and her husband oversee a busy household that includes active 11-year-old twin boys. Newland enjoyed her...

Walking to prevent child abuse

I have to admit. I kind of felt like this guy on the right when I dragged myself out of the house at 6:30am...

Maggie’s Place: Building communities of hope

Kelli was just 18 when she got pregnant. She knew her boyfriend wasn’t going to be any help and she couldn’t go home because...

Books that open the door to a life

EDITOR'S NOTE: Names of the children described have been changed to protect their identities. Imagine growing up knowing just bits and pieces of your past....

PARTY ARTICLES

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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