Attention Hello Kitty fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will soon be returning to Arizona. Between October and November, the adorable adorned pink-colored truck that is outfitted with sprinkles, doughnuts, and the popular “Hello Kitty” character, is scheduled to make three stops in Gilbert, Glendale, and Tucson. Mark your calendars! The truck will visit...
Read MoreThere has been a lot of construction happening at the Phoenix Zoo lately. Those projects are finally seeing the light, because two new additions have been unveiled. The first phase of the expansion is a bigger, better home for their elephants. This new habitat is over double the size of their previous one. The...
Read MoreA new study has found toxic metals in nearly all brands of baby food that were tested. These toxic metals can be damaging to a baby’s brain development. Even the littlest amount can be dangerous. Healthy Babies Bright Futures, an organization that calls itself “an alliance of nonprofit organizations, scientists and donors” that are...
Read MoreIf you have a child who is obsessed with reptiles, this Halloween event is for them. ‘Gators and Ghouls’ is a family fun event put on by the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. It is designed to provide a safe place for trick-or-treating and animal interactions. Activities at the event include face painting, games, a costume...
Read MoreOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month. notMYkid will be holding presentations and workshops across Arizona for students, parents and faculty members to discuss signs of bullying and what you can do to help prevent it. Tomas Barraza, Prevention Specialist at notMYkid has personal experience with bullying. As a teenager growing up in Douglas, AZ...
Read MoreA team of University of Arizona researchers has received a five-year, $4.1 million grant to study whether using eyeglasses to correct astigmatism in toddlers improves language, cognitive and motor development. The study, funded by the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health, is the first to use wearable sensors to determine how...
Read MoreShould kids get paid for chores? Arguments can be made for both sides. And what exactly is a fair allowance for children’s chores? According to a recent Harris Poll, US kids are averaging $6.11 per hour ($30 week) to complete chores around the house. Approximately 1002 adults across the US participated in the telephone survey concerning...
Read MoreA new report from the Arizona Dept. of Education has released a report ranking Arizona school’s AzMerit scores. The report is intended to be an educational resource to help the public learn more about how Arizona students are doing in school. The ADE report reveals the final combined performance results from the Fall 2018...
Read MoreJeremy Jackrabbit, the beloved children’s book character, is back! Jeremy Jackrabbit Travels Safely is the newest title in a series of Jeremy Jackrabbit adventure books, and the latest story highlights the importance of pedestrian safety. With the support of District 1 Councilwoman Thelda Williams and District 7 Councilman Michael Nowakowski, the City of Phoenix has partnered...
Read MoreHalloween can be a fun holiday no matter your age. Dressing up as someone or something completely different can be a fun change from day-to-day life. In this day in age especially, we are obsessed with pop culture. Netflix, movies, music, and TV are prevalent in many people’s lives. So, why not combine that...
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