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Why You Should Create a Will

By Leia M. Dingott August is National “Make A Will” month and if you've been thinking about creating an estate plan, but still haven't checked...

How AI is Impacting Education

By Kathleen Phillips, Ph.D., Program Chair for the College of Education at University of Phoenix At a time when the educational landscape is being reshaped...

Leo & Luca: A New Boutique Playspace for Kids

As we continue to deal with triple digit temperatures throughout the Valley, finding ways to keep little ones entertained can be a struggle. If your...

HEALTHY LOVE HABITS: The Power of Forgiveness

Are you in a loving relationship but find it challenging to let go and move on after an argument with your partner? You want to...

COURAGEOUS CO-PARENTING: Problem-Solving Party Time!

As parents, you know that problems are continuously popping up like a whack-a-mole game at Chuck E. Cheese. There are multiple answers to any...

How to Build Your Own Parenting Village When You Don’t Have One

They say "it takes a village" to raise a child, but for some of us, parenting is more akin to treading water alongside a deserted...

Helpful Back to School Tips for Families

By: Jenna Christie-Tabron As your kids transition back to school, here are some helpful tips to ensure it all goes as smooth as possible: Get...

Back to School Family Traditions

  The last few days of summer are busy with back-to-school shopping, fresh haircuts and meet-the-teacher events. Before we know it, it’s the night before...

Developing and Maintaining Kids’ Routines Over Summer Months

There are a lot of exciting things to look forward to as the summer months roll around including vacations, increased flexibility and more family...

How to Be Patient with Children During Summer Break

Summer is here and with that comes a change in routine, even for homeschoolers or those going to summer school whose routine might not...

The Family that Cooks Together, Grows Together: Chickpea Pasta Recipe

By Katherine Dwight, Co-Owner/ Executive Pastry Chef at Persepshen What we feed our families matters. Childhood obesity is a serious health problem in the United States...

The Joy Bus Provides Chef-Made Meals to Cancer Patients

The Joy Bus, a non-profit organization, has been providing homebound cancer patients with a fresh and healthy meal delivered right to their door since...

Tips for Keeping Kids Hydrated During Hot Summer Months

Kids should be encouraged to move their body every day. The general recommendations, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), say that...

Tackling Toddler Sleep: Expert Advice From Gentle Sleep Coach Tracy Spackman

Are you feeling like you haven’t had a good night’s rest in years? Perhaps your once perfect-little-sleeper is now waking you up multiple times...

Birth to Five Helpline Offers Support to Parents around their Breastfeeding Questions and Concerns

Breastfeeding is an important aspect of infant care that offers a multitude of benefits to both the mother and the baby. It provides vital...

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...

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...