On 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...
Read MoreSummer is here and for many families, swim lessons are usually a part of normal life. Many depend on instruction help their children learn how to swim. The pandemic has halted many plans, including families across the state who are looking to help their children be swim safe ready for the pool this season....
Read MoreChild care during the coronavirus pandemic is very different than ever before. Temperature checks, hand-washing and face masks are constants at preschools and child care centers across America. Class sizes have limits, and some lunchrooms and common areas are off-limits. The safety measures pose a constant reminder to families: These are not normal times....
Read MoreSummer is quickly approaching and that has parents scrambling for fun activities to keep children busy during this uncertain time. During this crazy pandemic, The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is letting parents bring the fun of summer camp home to their kids. Camp in a Box is designed for children ages 4-10 and will be...
Read MoreHave you seen the safety messages ADOT puts on digital signs above highways? The messages that sometimes relate to holidays, like Halloween or Thanksgiving, or popular movies, like “Lion King” or “Star Wars?” ADOT has a lot fun with messages, but they serve a serious purpose. ADOT wants all drivers to make better choices....
Read MoreSince March, life has changed in so many ways. The unthinkable act of our economy coming to a screeching halt has impacted everyone. One of the biggest changes and challenges for Arizona families has been adjusting to the unexpected shift to online learning. Parents, you are not alone in the struggle. This week, fifteen...
Read MoreThe unchartered territory that nearly every American is facing this month has caused a lot of fear and uncertainty. Children can especially struggle during this strange time. Collaborators of a new digital book have come up with a way to try to help you talk to your children about the Coronavirus crisis. While the...
Read MoreGreat Wolf Lodge, a popular new resort in the Scottsdale/Taking Stick area of the valley may be shut down for visitors until May 19th, but they have just launched an exciting new digital blog on their website serving as a guide for creating unforgettable memories at home, on the road, or at the lodge....
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to support schools during closures, provide clarity and flexibility on statewide testing requirements and school letter grades, give direction on make-up days, require learning opportunities for students to continue, and ensure teachers and staff see no disruption in pay as a result of COVID-19. The legislation, H.B. 2910,...
Read MoreAmerican children are drinking fewer sugary beverages and eating more fruits, but the majority still have poor-quality diets, researchers reported Tuesday. More than half of kids, 56%, were eating meals of low nutritional value that contained too much salt, too many processed foods and not enough vegetables, according to a 17-year analysis published in...
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