Secrets of Happy Moms

May 2, 2018 | Back Talk, Family Life

By Christa Melnyk Hines “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama We know that happiness is an emotion that can come and go. But how do we recapture that bubbly feeling amid the challenges and stresses of parenthood?...

Teacher Appreciation

May 2, 2018 | Education

For the thousands of educators who work with Arizona youth every day, teaching isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. And every May, communities across the county set aside time to commemorate Teacher Appreciation Month. It’s a time to celebrate the educators who are...

Birthday Traditions

Apr 2, 2018 | Party

By Kerrie McLoughlin Every year when I was a kid my parents would let me choose where I wanted to eat dinner out for my birthday. Another birthday tradition they kept going was to have a small party for me with family and friends, including a cookout since I have a...

Camp Choice

Apr 2, 2018 | Camp

By Christina Katz A mistake parents can make when choosing a camp is confusing their child’s needs with their own needs. If you want your child to be happy at camp, focus on who he or she is rather than on who you were as a camper. Your goal is to create a harmonious...

Parents Ask: Talking About Violence

Apr 2, 2018 | Parents Ask

Q: With so many things going on in the news about kids, suicide and school violence, how do I speak to my child and what should I say? – Allison, Glendale A: As acts of violence continue to shock us and shake us to our core we, as adults, have a hard time...