Prevention for a Healthy Life

When childhood habits turn into life-threatening illnesses and how a healthier lifestyle can help By Nora Heston Tarte   In the United States, heart disease, diabetes and obesity are among the most common health concerns. According to Centers for Disease Control...

Make Summer Learning Fun!

By Denise Yearian Summer may be a recess from academic rigors, but it’s no time for your children to take a break from written words. Here are 10 creative ways to keep kids reading and writing throughout summer vacation.   Ignite their interest. One key to...

Parent’s Ask: AzMerit

Q: “I’m very concerned about my son’s AzMERIT test scores because last year he didn’t do very well. When should I expect to see the results and how concerned should I be about his scores this year?” Tina, Chandler A: Individual AzMERIT student score reports will be...

Fatherless Father’s Day

By Denna Babul, R.N. and Karin Luise, Ph.D. As Father’s Day is soon upon us, we often get lost in the planning and enjoyment of celebration. What some don’t realize is that 43% of children in the United States live without a father figure. So during Father’s Day prep...

Advocating Special Needs

By Judy M. Miller Parents are natural advocates for their children. We love our children and we want the best for them. As a mother of four children, three with special needs, I know how important it is to advocate for my children. There is no one who will be more...