Oct 27, 2026 | Holidays, Medical, Parents Ask
Keeping Germs at Bay By Jennifer Cropp, MD FAAP The holiday season should bring joy, not germs. As the days get shorter and the gatherings get bigger, keeping our kids healthy takes a little extra planning. It feels like this time of year it is easy for our kids to...
Oct 27, 2026 | Parents Ask, Teen Issues
Preventing Dating Dangers By Nikki Kontz, Chief Clinical Officer at Teen Lifeline Teens grow up watching, listening and learning what love looks like at home, in movies and in reality shows, but without guidance, it can be easy to mistake being controlled for...
Aug 10, 2026 | Education, Local News, Parents Ask
By: Cedric Corbin, Executive Director at Insight Academy of Arizona The kitchen table often represents the heart of a home. It’s where families share warm meals, talk about their days, build puzzles, and play games. It’s a place of connection. And for a growing number...
Oct 21, 2025 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask
By Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director Nearly one in five children aged 12 to 18 reports being bullied during school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What can you, as a parent, do to prevent bullying in your own...
Jul 25, 2025 | Early Childhood, Family Life, Parents Ask
By Laura George, Little Flippers Swim If you have a pool in your backyard, there are several steps you need to take to ensure a safe outdoor environment all year long. Five layers of protection The ultimate safety plan includes five layers of protection for kids in...
Jul 25, 2025 | Early Childhood, Parents Ask, Sports
By Bob Hubbard, Hubbard Family Swim Schools As temperatures rise in the Valley and the school year wraps up, now is the perfect time to prioritize swimming lessons for babies and kids of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drowning is the...
