Technology

3 free treasure hunts families can enjoy together — anywhere

Kids are spending more time than ever watching YouTube (and much less time reading!)

Alexa is in the house — so are smart speakers OK for kids?

6 ways to help young girls grow into STEM careers

8 ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s lunar landing

Sari on Science: Make foam rocket flingers to celebrate the Apollo 11 lunar landing

Sari on Science: How to make your own tin-can laser show

Getting your act together? There are apps for that!

Resolve to teach your kids financial skills this year

Phoenix offers free coding and robotics classes for kids

Parenting in the Digital Age: Helping parents understand social media risks

Screen time: One more reason for mom guilt

The real problem with screen time? Speech delays

Inspire girls with stories of trailblazing female scientists and engineers

Why summer tech camp (teaching kids to code) is worth considering

HGTV to give away its custom Smart Home in Scottsdale this summer

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Kara G. Morrison - December 26, 2019

Raising kids in Arizona affords many opportunities to spend time outdoors, especially during these beautiful winter months. But what outdoor activities help strengthen family...

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Kara G. Morrison - November 20, 2019

Half of the kids in the U.S. will own smartphones by age 11, and phone use is on the rise for kids as young...

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Carrie Wheeler - August 7, 2019

Alexa, tell me a joke. Alexa, play “Somebody to Love” by Queen. Alexa, rap. My 8-year-old son uses our Amazon Echo — a.k.a. “Alexa” — as his...

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admin - July 30, 2019

As the father of a 6-year-old daughter and the director of the Scottsdale-based kids coding academy CodaKid, I have a special interest in getting...

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Kara G. Morrison - July 17, 2019

Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of a milestone achievement in science --- the day America's Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon, and Astronaut...

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Kara G. Morrison - July 9, 2019

In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon, and this month marks 50 years since the historic event. At...

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admin - January 22, 2019

Laser light is not a natural form of light; it’s man-made. Laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. We...

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admin - January 11, 2018

Moms have minimal time and maximum stress. We have bills to pay, medical appointments to schedule, kids to pick up, lunches to pack, laundry...

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admin - January 9, 2018

Gregg Murset is a Scottsdale-based financial planner and a Queen Creek father of six who has long thought about preparing his kids to be...

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admin - January 3, 2018

Only a fourth of Arizona’s elementary schools offer computer science courses. But the city of Phoenix’s new codePHX program aims to jumpstart these skills...

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admin - January 1, 2018

Jessica Swarner is not a parent. But two things prompted her interest in helping parents better understand social media trends and ways to keep...

Parenting

admin - October 11, 2017

When we flew with both of our children recently, I was a little nervous. I had never flown with two before. I wasn’t sure...

Babies

admin - October 10, 2017

Ever hand off your phone to your baby to keep her quiet? Or watched an infant stare at an iPad? A new study may...

Technology

Kara G. Morrison - July 14, 2017

Normally, I hate TV commercials. I will mute, fast forward, change channels, get a snack, or pay for premium cable to avoid them. But...

Camps

admin - May 15, 2017

When one thinks of summer camp, it’s easy to think about kids running, hiking and playing --- free from school desks, homework and, yes,...

Technology

Kara G. Morrison - April 13, 2017

Anyone wanting a high-tech, energy-efficient home in Scottsdale may have a chance to win just that. HGTV built its 2017 Smart Home in Scottsdale,...

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