The City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation is partnering with the Phoenix Public Library to host a “Stay Cool Summer” art contest. Contestants will create and submit a bookmark design that promotes heat safety and represents what a “Stay Cool Summer” means to them. Contestants can feature a variety of ways to stay...
Read MoreIn an effort to keep inappropriate lessons out of Arizona classrooms, a new hotline has been set up for parents to report teachers directly to the state if they teach a lesson that they feel is inappropriate. The Arizona Department of Education and State Superintendent Tom Horne believes the Empowerment Hotline will give parents...
Read MoreThe City of Tempe invites businesses, organizations and schools with a STEAM focus to participate in this year’s Geeks Night Out, presented by State Farm. This free, engaging event will take place on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road. Geeks Night Out will have something...
Read MoreTikTok firmly believes the digital experiences should bring joy and play a positive role in how people express themselves, discover ideas, and connect. As a result, TikTok will release new features for teens and families to help improve their screen time tool with more custom options. The new TikTok features will introduce new default...
Read MoreFamilies looking to escape the gloomy, unpredictable weather as we head into spring are in luck with the return of Spring Breakout at Great Wolf Lodge. In addition to its warm, cozy 84-degree indoor water park, between March 3 and April 30, 2023, Great Wolf Lodge will host a variety of spring-themed activities to...
Read MoreThis week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced draft guidance for industry on action levels for lead in processed foods that are intended for babies and children under two years of age, to help reduce potential health effects in this vulnerable population from dietary exposure to lead. The proposed action levels would result...
Read MoreA new family-friendly arcade has arrived in Scottsdale. Cyber Quest Family Arcade at Arizona Boardwalk will celebrate their grand opening in Scottsdale on Saturday. The arcade located near the Loop 101 Pima Freeway and Via de Ventura is already welcoming customers with operating hours daily from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. The arcade boasts...
Read MoreMore than 14.4 million U.S. children and teens live with a common chronic disease that has been stigmatized for years and is associated with serious short and long-term health concerns when left untreated, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The disease is obesity, and it can be treated successfully with the recognition that complex genetic,...
Read MoreIf you can dream it, you can build it. The iconic LEGO building blocks have spanned across generations for 90 years. No matter your age, at some point in your life, chances are you were either given a set of LEGO blocks or you have constructed something using the small blocks. Invented in 1932...
Read MoreInformation Provided by World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. One child is treated in U.S. emergency rooms every three minutes for a toy-related injury. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) is working hard to prevent those dangers by informing consumers and warning, buyers beware. W.A.T.C.H. revealed on Thursday their 50th annual nominees for the “10 Worst...
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