Feb 10, 2017 | Parents Ask
Question: We are constantly having a battle about cell phone usage at our house. It seems my child is addicted to her phone. What can we do? Noelle – Scottsdale Answer: Cell phone usage has increased exponentially over the past 10 years. Seventy-eight percent...
Nov 2, 2016 | Family Life, Health & Fitness, Medical, Parents Ask
By David Allazetta CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Arizona Q: “It seems that health plans are getting more and more complicated every year. What do I need to know and are there specific things I should be looking for before I select a new plan?” – Sarah from...
Sep 6, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask, Pregnancy/Baby
Q: My six week old daughter is so fussy. My friends tell me it sounds like colic, but I’ve tried so many different things to calm her and nothing seems to work. What can I do to help her? A: Colic is common and can affect up to three out of ten babies. A healthy...
May 2, 2016 | Family Life, Parents Ask
Parents Ask – May 2016 Q: I’m interested in becoming a foster parent. What do I need to do and how long does it take? Amy – Chandler A: In Arizona, the number of children in foster care has grown to nearly 18,000. The need for foster parents who are willing to open up...
Apr 3, 2016 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask, Teen Issues
by Dr. Dawn Byrd Q: I have a seventeen-year-old daughter and because of some text messages I have seen on her phone I am beginning to wonder if my daughter is a lesbian or perhaps bisexual. What do I say and how do I start a conversation about it? Karen,...
Nov 2, 2015 | Education, Medical, Parents Ask
Q. My child’s teacher has told me that she thinks my child has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Is there anything I can do other than medication? Malinda – Phoenix A. One of the biggest concerns with a diagnosis of ADHD is lack of attention or ability...
