Jun 21, 2021 | Education, Family Life, Trending
By Rich Nickel Ways to keep kids learning over the summer without overwhelming them School has looked very different over the past year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students have been...
Jun 21, 2021 | Family Life
By Kimberly Blaker It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was. — Anne Sexton Fathers play a significant role in their kids’ lives. They are essential role models, influence children’s self-esteem and...
May 27, 2021 | Family Life, Teen Issues
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. The summer break is long, and it can feel even longer if you do not have any activities planned for your teens. What do you do? Should you send them to day or sleepaway camp, an academic enrichment program, or just let them hang out...
May 27, 2021 | Family Life, Travel, Trending
By Nora Heston Tarte Vacations, staycations, and daycations for every budget It’s been a weird year for travel across the world, but new hope is shining on a 2021 summer travel season that emphasizes getting out with family without going too far. Many restrictions are...
May 10, 2021 | Family Life, Local News, Trending
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is partnering with businesses and organizations across the state to extend special offers, prizes, gift cards and experiences during National Foster Care Month in May. The celebration is a community wide “thank you”...
Apr 29, 2021 | Family Life, Local News
By Toni Smith Sometimes I forget what a beautiful place Arizona is, but I always remember when I go hiking. For example, no matter how many times you see a saguaro, you can’t deny that they look absolutely majestic. But if you’re a kid, a saguaro is the perfect spot...
