Motherhood

By Heidi Powell Motherhood. One simple word that means so many things: nurturer, chauffeur, teacher, owie kisser, playmate, psychiatrist, hug giver, coach, and mediator…the list is pretty much endless. So what does this word mean to me? So much more than I ever...

My Back-to-School Handbook

By Susan Casper It is hard to imagine the start of another school year is already here! Parents, we have successfully survived another summer break filled with pesky bug bites, endless play dates, expensive day camps, special grandma visits, excessive television...

Parents Ask: Vision Check

Q: “My husband and I both have normal eyesight but we have heard that it is still important to regularly have our child’s vision checked. At what age should we begin vision testing? Are there other eye issues we should be aware of?” – Sandi, Goodyear A: Just...

Returning to Work After Baby

By Devyani Borade When I announced at work that I was expecting and would be taking a year off to bring up baby, the congratulations, well-meaning advice and jokes came thick and fast. But then popped up the inevitable question: was I planning to return to work?...

Trick or Treating Tips

By Christina Katz Blisters abound, sugar levels soar, dehydration ensues, and next thing you know, what started as a fun, festive night feels more like a ghoulish nightmare. Parents, before you turn into a witch or a warlock, remember that the key to enjoying...

Five Tips for a Peaceful Stepfamily Holiday

By Gayla Grace The holidays descended upon us quickly after my husband and I married mid-October and began our new life together. My expectations of a joyous holiday season faded as the reality of combining two households with different traditions and outside family...