As Arizona cities and school districts make rules when it comes to face coverings, how should you talk to your kids about pandemic safety? Two Valley doctors have some recommendations when it comes to those tough, but necessary conversations. “As far as older kids are concerned, I think that’s an opportunity for parents to...
Read MoreWhat school will look like in just a few months is still uncertain for many districts across the Valley, but one thing is clear: kids still need the right tools to succeed. Because of COVID-19, Valley organizations are having to change the way they do school supply drives. One of those organizations is Back...
Read More“No Small Matter” is a feature length documentary film about the benefits of childcare and early education. You can stream it for free on June 25th from home. According to a press release, “No Small Matter is built from stories of real children, families, and teachers, illustrating the impact of high-quality early childhood experiences....
Read MoreFor those Arizonans who are eager to feel the Southern California sun and visit the house of mouse, hope is on the horizon. Disneyland has announced they will open soon. As Disneyland prepares to reopen after closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park revealed its safety guidelines for guests. Disneyland Resort plans to...
Read MoreSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant drop in well-child visits resulting in delays in vaccinations, delays in appropriate screenings and referrals and delays in anticipatory guidance to assure optimal health, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Families with children have had to drastically adjust their lives to help protect them...
Read MoreRacism, police brutality and civil disobedience are topics that some parents might feel overwhelmed to discuss. Experts say that it is OK not to have all the answers. However, it is a very important conversation to have and is essential to address them. “Not talking about it sends a message that maybe what children are feeling...
Read MoreOn Monday, the Arizona Department of Education guidelines for all Arizona public schools on how exactly to reopen safely after the coronavirus pandemic closures. “Because experts are continuing to learn more about COVID-19 and the conditions surrounding the crisis are continually evolving, this guidance will likely change, be amended or augmented,” the document reads. “Roadmap for...
Read MoreAfter 3 months being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix Zoo has announced plans to reopen to the public. Exclusive Members Only Welcome Back Weekend Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 Public Reopening Monday, June 15 Daily Zoo Hours 7 a.m. – noon The zoo announced on Tuesday to allow for recommended social...
Read MoreOn Thursday afternoon, Governor Doug Ducey announced that children will return to school for the 2020-2021 year. Arizona school are planning to reopen at the beginning of the school year. “It will feel different, but the idea is that kids will have a more traditional, routine school day where possible and safe,” Ducey said. Dr....
Read MoreOn Thursday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that organized youth sports in Arizona can return to operations. The state plans to issue guidance for returning to activities. “I said that things would be getting back to normal when somebody could say play ball or batter up,” Ducey said during a press conference. “I was...
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