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How to Be Monsoon Ready

The official start of Monsoon season is here and with that can lead to downed power lines and trees, power outages and flooded streets...

Get Mom Strong: Tucson Mom Starts Fitness App for Women

Ashley Nowe, a Tucson-native and mom to four boys, started a fitness program designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum women inspired by her own...

Boat Safety for Families

Nothing is more nostalgic for summer memories than spending the day on the lake. We want to keep your family safe this summer so...

Maternal Mental Health Awareness: Adjusting to Life as a New Mom

Even if you don’t have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety or aren’t dealing with a miscarriage, infertility, or a loss, it doesn’t mean you can’t...

Tucson YMCA Swimfest Free Event

As drowning continues to be the leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1-4 years and teens 15-19 years across the U.S.,...

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Water Safety

How long should I keep my baby in an infant bath seat? Should I be taking them to swim lessons? What about Infant Swimming...

Swim season brings drowning risks; Here’s how to keep kids safe

Swim season is here, and while it’s a favorite time for kids and families to start enjoying the Valley’s many pools and water parks,...

Picky Eating or a Misdiagnosis? What You Need to Know About Picky Eating and all Pediatric Feeding Disorders

By Jaclyn Pederson, MHI As CEO of Feeding Matters, I hear stories regularly about picky eating, disordered eating and what we now know to call...

Maternal Mental Health Awareness: Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Infertility  

As we continue our series on Maternal Mental Health in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness month, this week the focus is on...

Maternal Mental Health Awareness: Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Moms can face a variety of challenges when it comes to their mental health as their hormones...

Camping Safety Tips for Summer

By Vince Vasquez Managing Member at C2 Tactical Arizona is a perfect state for people who love the outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking,...

How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings

By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker In 2022 there were 51 school shootings in the U.S. leading to 140 injuries or deaths. Most students...

Does My Child Need a Skin Check

By Dr. Brooke Jeffy Does your child need a regular skin care check? The answer is maybe. You may be surprised to learn that there is...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month at The Children’s Museum of Phoenix

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ) have partnered to bring oral health programming to the Museum for the month...

Arizona Dads Create Scorpion Barrier Product That Will Air on Shark Tank Episode

Arizona fathers and childhood friends, Tony Gonzales and Aaron Gonzales, have created a scorpion protection unlike any other product out there and will air...

Postpartum Doulas: What They Do and How They Can Help

I did not prepare myself for postpartum. Maybe it’s because I was a first-time mom and went into it all a little naively or...

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...