Jul 31, 2020 | Education, Family Life, Health & Fitness
A Back-to-School Essential: A Deep Breath By: Elaine Vallario Each year, we make a checklist for the upcoming school year. This year is no different, only you should add one more item under the 12-pack of number two pencils – a self-care strategy for yourself. Take in...
May 30, 2020 | Family Life, Health & Fitness, Medical, Trending
How to Spot and Treat Dehydration in Kids By Natalie Ochoa Seems like every year we get into the triple digits sooner and sooner. We’ve already experienced record heat this year, and with so little our kids can do outside of the house right now, they are left...
May 30, 2020 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Special Needs
Phoenix resident Nicole Anderson first stepped through the doors of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona almost four years ago, when her then 10-month-old daughter was in need of specialized care and services. After four years of intensive therapy and...
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 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education, Family Life, Health & Fitness, Parents Ask, Trending
From homeschooling and virtual learning to finding things to do and pass the time, the COVID-19 crisis can be especially difficult for children. What can parents do to make this challenging time easier and more manageable? Jennifer Lopez is author of the book ‘Chief...
Mar 31, 2020 | Family Life, Health & Fitness, Parents Ask, Trending
by Tanni Haas, Ph.D. While schools are closed and families are adjusting to social distancing, it’s time to begin making contingency plans for what to do with the kids if you must keep them home for a prolonged period of time. Below are five activities that can keep...
