Pregnancy

The Nest Prep: Providing Nourishing Meals for Postpartum Parents

Parenthood is exhausting. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, there’s a lot that goes into adapting to your new way of life. When my...

How to Prepare Siblings for Changes When a New Baby Arrives

When a child meets a new sibling their environment changes quickly. Some of these changes can make their lives unpredictable, as the presence of...

Honoring a Pregnancy Loss and Tips for How to Cope

  October 15th offers grieving mothers, parents, and families a chance to honor the loss of a pregnancy or infant as it is deemed National...

4 commonly asked questions about childbirth, answered

Whether you’re pregnant with your first child or your third, our Dignity Health Arizona Family Birthing Center teams are here to answer all questions.

Plan the Perfect Babymoon

My husband and I are expecting our first child in February and are quickly realizing how different our lives are about to be.  Spontaneous getaways...

Packing your hospital bag (from a mom of 3!)

Whether you plan to deliver in a hospital or birthing center (I’ve done both) you’ll need to pack a bag for the birth. With...

What to Put on a Baby Registry

I struggled A LOT with what to put on my baby registry. As a first time mom, I had absolutely no idea where to...

Common Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant – or planning to become pregnant – chances are you know some of the basics about being healthy for you and...

Journey to Parenthood

A look at RAK Editor, Monique Seleen’s pregnancy experience: My husband and I are so excited to become first-time parents in 2022. Our little boy...

So there’s a new local children’s book author…

When she was pregnant with her son Max, Sarah Land of Phoenix underwent a period of self-reflection and angst common to many in the...

Expecting? What to know about choosing your baby’s doctor

A good time to start thinking about finding a pediatrician for your new baby is at the beginning of your third trimester. The last...

Pandemic Pregnancy: Expecting the unexpected during COVID-19

As if the physical and emotional adjustments to pregnancy and childbirth weren’t enough, tens of thousands of Arizona women have been experiencing it under...

Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s to debut Women’s and Children’s Pavilion

We're expecting! EARLY NEXT YEAR, a new five-story, 378,000 square-foot Women’s and Children’s Pavilion is opening on the Dignity Health—Mercy Gilbert Medical Center campus. This...

My toddler is doing all the things I used to judge other parents for

When I had a dog — and it was just Nick, me, and our jobs — I was an incredible parent. My “kids” were...

Pregnancy and childbirth Q&A: Choosing a birth center

When Kate Reed, a sales and media consultant at Raising Arizona Kids, delivered her son Grayson on Oct. 4, she surprised all of us...

What’s in your diaper bag? Local moms reveal their top baby must-haves

We asked local moms about their favorite must-haves for babies. From unisex diaper backpacks to fancy wipes, here are some of the products moms...

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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