Health and Safety

Talking to Your Teen about Addiction

As our kids get older, our worries as parents get bigger. Your kids’ teenage years are formative years for growth, but it is also...

Don’t Let “Default Parenting” Steal Your Joy This Holiday Season

By Rebecca Duffy, Clinical Director, evolvedMD You may have seen the #DefaultParent trend making the rounds on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and...

Cold Remedies for Children: What Works and What Doesn’t

By Dr. Fatma Hanif, Banner Children’s at Desert Caring for a sick child with a cold can be challenging, but knowing the most effective remedies...

Navigating Fall Weather Changes: Keeping Babies Safely Warm in the Crib

As fall approaches, the weather can change dramatically, going from sweltering summer days to chilly autumn nights. This transition can be particularly challenging for...

Making Sense of Health Insurance: Essential Tips for Arizona Parents

As open enrollment season rolls around, Arizona families are faced with one of the most significant decisions they’ll make all year: selecting a health...

Halloween Costume and Candy Safety Tips

By Banner Poison Center As Halloween approaches, it is important to be mindful of potential risks that can arise during the festivities. Here are some...

The Calming Couch

Mental health awareness, advocacy and resources for kids and teens Founded in late 2021 by Phoenix teen, Nandini Patel, The Calming Couch distributes Calming Kits...

Types of Therapy

There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to finding the type of therapy that best suits your child and his or her...

Pediatric Respite Care

A Lifeline for Families of Children with Life-Limiting Conditions Countless children face life-limiting conditions or endure life-changing accidents every day, profoundly affecting their lives....

Dental Dilemmas

Navigating Dental Visits for Children with Special Needs Preparing a child with special needs for a dentist appointment requires thoughtful planning and sensitivity. Here are...

Defying Duchenne

Tucson Boy among First to Receive FDA- Approved Gene Therapy Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy Seven-year-old Hudson Sanford now has a chance to live out a...

Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook household safety precautions. Yet, one of the simplest and most effective ways...

Car Seat Safety: Is Your Child’s Seat Installed Correctly?

AAA encourages all caregivers to have car seats inspected by certified car seat technicians As parents and caregivers, we all want to protect our children....

Adjusting to Sleep in a New Home

I grew up in a military family and we moved about every four years or so – at last count it was 10 moves...

Keeping Your Kids Safe from the Summer Heat

As Arizona parents, you are all too familiar with how high the temperatures can get during summer. It is important to pay attention to...

Re-Balancing Hormones Post-Baby

The chaos of hormone fluctuations post-baby can be enough to deplete your energy, strain your relationships, and leave you feeling completely out of touch...

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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