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Is it candy? Or is it…Skoal?

Some of the new smokeless tobacco products are enticing to kids because they come in small, flavored pellets that dissolve easily - resembling candy or mints. Could your child tell the difference?

Airport Security

A funny thing happened to me on the way back to Phoenix last week. Sounds like a Jackie Mason routine. But here’s what happened:...

Too much to do? MAKE A LIST!

Professional organizers advise you to write it down. Make a list, they say. Writing it down is the easy part.  Can my lists get everything...

What’s in a name? Everything!

Serious question: Is it okay to call your spouse “mom” or “dad” or any derivation thereof? I’m not judging. It just seems weird to...

What are the odds?

Calendar & Directories Editor Mala Blomquist calls it the "Six Degrees of Mary Holden." Almost any time one of us mentions the name of...

Storytime at RAK

We've started something new during Thursday morning editorial meetings: storytime. No, I don't pull out pillows and Dr. Seuess books to read to my staff....

New rules restrict tobacco access to kids

Tobacco companies are savvy when it comes to building the next generation of new customers. One company proposed creating a honey-flavored cigarette to attract teenagers who like sweet products.

Tea-totaler

There comes a time when all of us need to recognize that we are either certifiably insane or completely overwhelmed by life. My moment...

Overwhelmed by health care decisions?

Cutting through all of the advice available in today’s information-saturated Internet era.

Check your spice rack

On average, imported spices contained double the amount of lead than was found in U.S. brands.

Save the socks!!!!

That's it! My 9-year-old son has left his last pair of dirty socks on the living room floor! I'm serious. I've had it. It...

New Resource

Moving Forward With Compassion And Persistence. Here's a resource that I hadn't known about before today.  Once again, timing is everything.  Unfortunately, this just reinforces...

Side effects of vaccines: who’s worried?

Do you hesitate when the doctor recommends a vaccine for your child?

7th Inning Sit

Karen Lowry, mother of 4 , the youngest son of whom has AD/HD, recently published a book  about her family's experiences navigating the school...

Step away from the computer….and no one will get hurt!

What a great idea...check out this program that will monitor your computer time so you don't get sucked in for longer than whatever amount...

It’s About Time!

ADD'ers are challenged by time.  Estimating time, predicting time, passage of time...you name it, our internal clock doesn't tick to the same tock as...

PARTY ARTICLES

Money Lessons from Birthday Parties

Teaching Kids the Value of Gifts & Gratitude Between the cake, balloons, and wrapping paper tornado, birthday parties are often all about fun, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to teach kids early lessons...

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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