Personal growth

From Chaos to Confidence: 5 Simple Style Tips for Moms Who Do It All

By Jenny Zook Ever feel like your to-do list is a never-ending loop in your head? Same here! I can’t even walk through a room...

24 Things to Reflect on in 2024

One of my favorite things to do at the end of the year is to reflect back on all that happened: the good, the...

Love Like a Dad

Parent Aid is a Tucson-based organization providing community, education, and support for parents. Their unique “Love Like a Dad” program offers a variety of...

How to Set Visitor Boundaries When You Have a New Baby

When families first get pregnant, the focus is often on doctor’s appointments, baby registries, and dealing with the common pregnancy discomforts. One important thing...

New Year’s Resolutions & Vision Boards

I love the fresh start that a new year brings. One of my favorite things to do in this weird week in between Christmas...

Mastering Your Mindset After Divorce

Divorce itself doesn’t cause long-term harm to children. Research shows that it is the conflict between parents during and after divorce that causes lasting...

Making Good Friends at School

Parents know how important it is for their children to develop trusted and healthy friendships in the ever-changing world of growing up. For many,...

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...

Healthy Love Habits: The Power of Positive Thinking for your Relationship

In her latest album, Taylor Swift confesses, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.” She may have a point. We all know it can...

Goal Setting – Tips to Help Kids Set and Achieve Goals

By Michael Klinkner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Research shows that setting goals – and really sticking to them - can help accelerate success and personal...

Tips for Parents Wanting to Go Back to School

Whether you are looking to change careers or are a stay a home parent wanting to pursue a degree, the thought of going back...

Healthy Love Habits: Summer Lovin’ Yourself to benefit your relationship

If I love myself—my relationship will improve. Tell me more, tell me more! A loving relationship depends upon loving yourself first.  According to renowned relationship and...

Scottsdale Community College Program Helps Parents Hoping to Re-Enter the Workforce

Whether you’ve been a stay-at-home parent for years looking to return to work outside the house, or are simply ready for a career change,...

May is Officially Maternal Mental Health Month in Arizona

May has officially been declared Maternal Mental Health Month in Arizona. As someone who's recently been through pregnancy and is still in the midst of...

Make Everyday Valentine’s Day

Roses, chocolates, and jewelry are a fun way to celebrate your love...

8 life lessons from the pandemic

“Hello world!” I say, as I step outside, blinking into the glare of a world turned upside down by COVID-19, a world that is...

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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