Jun 1, 2017 | Education, Family Life, Travel
By Denise Yearian Museums and science centers are a way to explore art, history and science in an educationally engaging environment. To make the most of these visits with children, consider these 10 tips: Plan ahead. Get on the museum’s website to familiarize...
Mar 5, 2017 | Back Talk, Family Life, Travel
By Judy M. Miller Are the kids restless? How about you? It might be time for a change in routine or scenery. Day trips are a wonderful and often inexpensive option to family vacations, and the possibilities are endless and abound everywhere, no matter where you live....
Jul 11, 2016 | Education, Family Life, Travel
Compiled by Michelle Talsma Everson It’s already half way through summer, which means many of us are looking for new and exciting things to do before the kids go back to school—indoors of course! Luckily, the Valley is home to a variety of family-friendly...
May 2, 2016 | Family Life, Travel
By Nora Heston Tarte Cure your wanderlust with a summer vacation for the whole family. Science suggests that spending money on travel is a positive investment, and experiences have been linked to higher levels of happiness. There’s a slew of positives that go...
Oct 5, 2015 | Family Life, Travel
Compiled by Michelle Talsma EversonFall in Arizona – the perfect time of year. It’s the reason so many of us in the Valley of the Sun power through months of triple digit temperatures. With the temps just right – and fall and holiday breaks just around the corner –...
