Health and Safety

Teens need vaccines!

Infectious Disease Specialist Maggie Turner, R.N., won’t ever forget the report on a college student who came home over winter break. Turner, who now...

Eating nuts during pregnancy

I will remember my first obstetrician for two things: one, that she was not on call the night I went into labor, which made...

Ryan House – Palliative care for kids, respite for weary families

Most parents know the feeling — the mixture of anticipation and guilt at the prospect of a vacation without the kids. You work hard...

HPV and oral cancer

When you think of oral cancer, what comes to mind? Most likely, a nasty wad of chewing tobacco. If you don’t use that stuff,...

Q & A with Bob Sears, M.D. FAAP, author of The Vaccine Book

Q & A with Bob Sears, M.D., FAAP EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob Sears, M.D., FAAP, author of The Vaccine Book, will be participating in the...

Recess Before Lunch concept gains momentum

After a morning of academic work and quiet cooperation, most elementary school students are ready to blow off some steam. When the lunch bell...

Get focused

Last July, Steven Russell was reading below grade level, couldn’t shoot a basketball anywhere near the hoop and was often frustrated and angry—especially when...

Cough medicines don’t work

Q: Why don’t medications help coughs? When your child has a cough, it’s important to try to allow the body to heal itself without...

Crib bumpers

Q: Are crib bumpers safe? In the past, choosing crib bumpers was part of the fun of decorating a nursery. They were also considered...

Gun safety

Q: How can parents keep their kids safe around guns? A recent study found that there are between 192 and 200 million privately owned...

Family history of epilepsy

Q: Does a family history of epilepsy increase the chances of a child developing epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder that commonly begins during childhood....

Effects of diet on ADD/ADHD symptoms

Q: Does diet affect symptoms of ADD/ADHD? Some studies show that children with ADD/ADHD lack proper levels of Omega 3 fatty acids (found in...

Eating disorders in diabetic teens

Q: Are teens with diabetes more likely to develop eating disorders? Studies have shown that female teens with diabetes are more susceptible to eating...

Chlorine fumes from pools

Q: Can the fumes from a chlorinated pool, especially in an indoor pool setting, be harmful to babies or young children taking swim lessons?...

Are you fluent in baby?

Along with all of the other surprising changes that come with bringing home a newborn baby, you may find that you are suddenly fluent...

Flip-flops

Q: Flip-flops are trendy—but are they good for growing feet? Flip-flops should only be worn around the pool or in the shower to avoid...

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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