Education

A Month Dedicated to Stories, Play, and Imagination

This November, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is turning every corner of its colorful space into a celebration of reading. In partnership with The...

What Early Learning Should Look Like

(and What It Shouldn’t) Finding high-quality childcare can be overwhelming for families, especially with all the jargon and common misconceptions about what different options actually...

Horses, Healing, and Hope

New Therapeutic Ranch in Scottsdale for Individuals with Autism In a quiet pocket of Scottsdale, just off Cactus and Scottsdale Road, something extraordinary is taking...

When Your Child Says “School Is Boring”

What It Might Really Mean (and What to Do About It) When your child trudges through the door after school and mutters, “School is boring,”...

What Your Child Should Know Before Starting Preschool/PreK

If you have a little one getting ready to start school, you’ve probably found yourself wondering what they “should” know before that first big...

Microschools Explained

A Closer Look at This Small-Scale Education Model As education continues to evolve, many parents are exploring nontraditional options that offer greater flexibility and a...

Choose Your Journey at PVSchools

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, PVSchools spans approximately 100 square miles of northeast Phoenix and north Scottsdale and is one of the largest...

Helping Your Child with Homework Without Losing Your Mind

Homework time can often feel like a conflict zone—full of stress, resistance, and a growing number of unfinished assignments. But with structure, a long-term...

Parent-Teacher Conferences

What to Ask Your Child’s Teacher It’s conference time again, and whether you’re new to the process or have done this for years, one thing...

What Parents Need to Know About Charter School Enrollment

Are you considering enrolling your child at a charter school? Charter school enrollment can be a bit confusing for parents who are unfamiliar with the...

Dread Packing Your Child’s Lunch? 5 Reasons to Choose School Lunch

By Chef Robert Fredericks, Regional Executive Chef, Chartwells K12 With back-to-school season in full swing, many parents are adding the dreaded task of packing daily...

Preparing Your College Student for Financial Independence

By Lacey Perry As students launch into their college era, one of the most valuable lessons you can pass on has nothing to do with...

How Parents Can Build Strong Readers

By: Nick Gaehde, President of Lexia As school gets underway throughout the Valley, families are getting back into morning routines, school drop off and pickup,...

MicroSchools

Microschools are becoming increasingly popular in Arizona as an alternative form of education, characterized by small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a strong sense...

Help Your Teen Transition to High School with Confidence

The transition to high school brings new academic challenges, social structures and expectations that can feel overwhelming for many teens. Research shows that a...

Reimagine Summer Reading with Fun Family Literacy Activities

Most of us probably remember a summer reading list to complete each year over the course of our K-12 careers. Some of us jumped...

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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