Apr 29, 2023 | Family Life, Travel
Get Your Kids Outdoors with Arizona State Parks and Trails By Michelle Thompson The desert is heating up. Summer will soon be here and finding ways to keep the kids entertained can seem like a full-time job. Let Arizona State Parks and Trails write you an...
Apr 1, 2023 | Camp, Travel, Trending
By Sandra Gordon Open spots at summer camps can go faster than a popsicle melts on a sweltering day. Still, for your child’s wellbeing and your own, it pays to get picky and do your homework. Before taking summer camp virtual tours, “know what you want,” says...
Apr 1, 2023 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Teen Issues
Eating Disorders: What Parents Should Know, When to Ask for Professional Help By Michael Klinkner, Evolve Counseling AZ It is not unusual for teens to alter their eating habits. Eating more because a growth spurt or eating less because they are busy or stressed...
Apr 1, 2023 | Family Life, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
How To Get Them Talking With Open Ended Questions By Sarah Lyons When your child comes home from school and you ask, “How was your day?” you may receive the frustrating answer of “Fine.” and no other information. Parents can encourage kids to open up and...
Feb 28, 2023 | Camp, Parents Ask
By Cheryl Maguire When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day 6-hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete so this type of camp was not a good...