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Unplug For A Better Connection

by Christa Melnyk Hines Free time spent unplugged can make a big difference in how our families feel emotionally and physically and when it comes to nurturing our most important relationships. Here's why: Increased self-awareness. Time alone or unplugged helps us...

Parents Ask: Flu 101

When it comes to the flu vaccine, there are some prevailing myths and misconceptions. However, research shows that not only does the flu vaccine reduce flu illnesses overall, vaccinated children who do get sick tend to have milder symptoms and have a lower risk of flu...

Back Talk: Chores Are Good For Kids!

By Pamela Morris, MSEd Each morning, parents wake up and get themselves and their children ready for the day. The kids head off to school and the parents begin their work day. Working gets us what we need - money to live and play and fulfillment to increase our...

The Benefits of Early Education

Courtesy of Expect More Arizona Books, blocks and painting supplies. Sometimes preschool classrooms look more like playrooms, but that’s intentional. Young children learn best through things like music and play and classrooms reflect that. The value of these early...

Building Healthy Habits

By Dan Williams PT, CSCS, BCN For many parents, the primary purpose of parenting is to raise fully functional and independent adults who can take care of themselves, be happy, and make a positive contribution to society. Therefore, as children grow and mature, they...

An Arizona Holiday

An Arizona Holiday By Nora Heston Tarte The holidays are upon us and it’s time to celebrate! Some of Arizona’s biggest family-friendly holiday events include the Phoenix Zoo’s Zoolights and the Grand Canyon Polar Express. But in addition to these attention...

Back Talk: Tame the Holiday Circus

Tame the Holiday Circus By Christa Melnyk Hines Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments and shopping turning you into a frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and for your health, put the brakes on the holiday rush. Here's how....

PARENTS ASK: Teen Stress & Anxiety

My teenage daughter always seems stressed and/or anxious about one thing or another - especially school - and she is not sleeping well. What can I do to help her? A certain level of stress is normal. Positive stress or anxiety responses from events such as changing...