Aug 31, 2020 | Back Talk, Family Life, Health & Fitness
With many families stuck at home juggling working remotely, homeschooling and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it can be easy to let an otherwise active lifestyle fall by the wayside. Especially amid one of Arizona’s hottest summers on record....
May 30, 2020 | Back Talk, Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Medical, Teen Issues
By Kerrie McLoughlin What is the first thing you think of when you hear about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Maybe you think of the TV show Monk, of someone who washes their hands over and over, of someone who loves a schedule and hates germs. It is estimated...
Mar 31, 2020 | Back Talk, Family Life, Teen Issues
By Katy M. Clark It was 11 a.m. on a beautiful Saturday morning. Humming a little ditty about Jack and Diane, I opened the blinds in my teenage son’s room. As the sunlight streamed in, I changed both my volume and my tune, belting out Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi in...
Jan 28, 2020 | Back Talk, Family Life
By Christina Katz Nothing comforts quite like chocolate. Whether someone in your brood is celebrating a special occasion or trying to bounce back from a tough day, these five chocolate recipes are sure to make the whole family beam. Teach your kids to make these quick...
Dec 28, 2019 | Back Talk, Behavioral & Developmental, Family Life
By Pamela Morris, MSEd Each morning, parents wake up and get themselves and their children ready for the day. The kids head off to school and the parents begin their work day. Working gets us what we need – money to live and play and fulfillment to...
Dec 3, 2019 | Back Talk, Family Life, Trending
By Christa Melnyk Hines Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments and shopping causing you stress and turning you into a frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and for your health, put the brakes on the holiday rush. Here’s...