Jun 1, 2016 | Family Life, Teen Issues
By Pam Molnar With today’s economy, teens are having a hard time finding work. According the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, only 60% of teens were employed last summer compared to 75% in 1983. Under-employed adults are now filling jobs that have traditionally been...
Jun 1, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Special Needs
By Tina K. Veale, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, of Midwestern University Few childhood conditions are as frightening for parents to contemplate as autism. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that causes social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. The signs of...
May 2, 2016 | Family Life, Health & Fitness, Medical, Pregnancy/Baby
By Juana Hernandez, SRP Safety Connection Representative It can happen so quickly. One minute you’re enjoying the Arizona sunshine with friends and family by the pool and the next minute you’re pulling a child from the water and dialing 911. Last year,...
May 2, 2016 | Back Talk, Family Life, Health & Fitness
By Christina Katz How come other moms always seem to “have it all” and still have time to work out, read the latest best sellers, and spend time with their friends while you seem to be scrambling to keep up with the dishes, the laundry and your daily taxi service? The...
May 2, 2016 | Family Life, Parents Ask
Parents Ask – May 2016 Q: I’m interested in becoming a foster parent. What do I need to do and how long does it take? Amy – Chandler A: In Arizona, the number of children in foster care has grown to nearly 18,000. The need for foster parents who are willing to open up...
