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Poison Prevention
By Kimberly Blaker Poisoning is the number one cause of injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to a 2019 report by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). More than 2 million cases of human poison exposure in the U.S. were reported in 2017...
Reading Struggles
By Wendy White In 2019 more than half of all students in Arizona from elementary school through high school failed the reading portion of the AzMERIT standardized test. The reasons for this deficiency are varied—inadequate school funding, a lack of early childhood...
Questions for Sleepaway Camp
by Tanni Haas, Ph.D. You’ve gone online, asked everyone you know for recommendations, and otherwise searched for sleepaway camps for your kids. How do you find the one that’s just right for them? When you’ve narrowed down the options to a handful or less, it’s time to...
Parents Ask: Sleepaway Camps
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Q. My children are ages 9 and 11 and they have several friends who have gone to overnight camps. My children seem interested but neither my husband or myself ever attended overnight camp when we were kids. I am wondering if this is something I should...
Finding Day Camps
by Christa Melnyk Hines Day camps come in all shapes and sizes, appealing to a range of interests and ages. Here's how to find a camp that invests in your youngster by creating an unforgettable experience where they'll meet new friends, gain self-confidence and learn...
