Parenting

Georgie and the Giant Germ might look like a coloring book for kids — and it is. But it's also a guidebook for parents...

A young East Valley mother talks with her own mom about parenting challenges both new and timeless.

Screen time. In my mind, this term stands for a conglomeration of tablet-based kids’ games, Cosmic Kids Yoga, and — most of all —...

Parent Trapped, a new podcast, aims to offer comic relief — along with common sense advice — for parents who fear they are dropping...

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we all know brunches, spa days and many of the usual traditions and gifts are not going to...

With newfound “me time” during the coronavirus lockdown, local moms are prioritizing self-care, and finding creative ways to recharge.

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Even though the world is unpredictable right now, children need to experience predictability within their family environment. There are many fun and playful opportunities to maintain the connection.

Consistent, responsive, stable relationships with caring adults are the foundation for strong neural connections. Research shows these interactions support a child’s language and literacy development. Consider it an active, back-and-forth experience, like playing tennis.

Co-parenting in the time of COVID-19 has just become a whole new obstacle course. To help, the Arizona Supreme Court recently weighed in with a set of guidelines for co-parenting arrangements.

Local parents are using creativity to confront this unexpected time of social distancing and sheltering at home. Here are three of our favorites.

“Financial education empowers young people to achieve financial freedom so they can attain their personal and professional goals,” Kimberly Yee explains.

You find happiness in the tiny things that surround you, but you have to pay attention. And the best way to give it to your children is to find it yourself.

Stephanie Nguyen, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, started Modern Milk as a gathering spot where new moms could find breastfeeding...

Breastfeeding my boys has been a privilege and a burden. To be able to breastfeed and pump has both saved money and taken a...

The 4th Trimester Arizona — a nonprofit that works to support and empower Arizona families during their transition to parenthood — hosts its third...