A non-hormonal pill could soon expand men’s birth control options. Women have many choices for birth control, ranging from pills to patches to intrauterine devices, and partly as a result, they bear most of the burden of preventing pregnancy. But men’s birth control options and, responsibilities could soon be expanding. This week, scientists report...
Read MoreChoosing the perfect name for your child can be one of the most difficult decisions parents have to make. It is a very exciting time but being responsible for the naming of another human is intimidating. Many factors are involved when making the big decision that will create your child’s identity. While most parents...
Read MorePoison control center officials are warning parents to keep at-home COVID-19 test kits away from children due to a harmful, toxic substance. Poison control centers nationwide are reporting an increase in accidental exposures to a possible toxic substance that is found in at-home COVID-19 test kits. The increase in exposure reports comes after nearly...
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse, a center that assists both adults and children with Down Syndrome will open its fitness studio this weekend. GiGiFIT Studio, located at 92nd Street and Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, will open its doors on Saturday, February 19th. The grand opening event will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will include a...
Read MoreSafe Kids Maricopa County is offering free car seat safety checks for families this weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., parents can drive through and have your child’s car seat or booster seat inspected carefully by a trained safety expert to ensure proper installation. Locations Mesa Walmart 240...
Read MoreThe pandemic has changed a lot in how we do things these days. One company whose headquarters is located in Phoenix recently announced a big change to how they traditionally have operated over the years. Kids will now have to get use to a new way of playing games at Peter Piper Pizza. Say...
Read MoreThe Madison Elementary School District Governing Board recently voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Kimberly Guerin, to serve as the Madison Elementary School District next superintendent. Guerin currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Scottsdale Unified School District. Once contract negotiations are finalized, the board is expected to...
Read MoreFollowing reports of two infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using the Podster, Podster Plush, Bummzie and Podster Playtime (the “Podsters”) infant loungers manufactured by Leachco, Inc. of Ada, Oklahoma. The Commission has found that the public health and safety requires this notice to warn...
Read MoreThe Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) announced that it will host the Itty Bitty Open on January 15, 2022 at numerous Valley-wide locations open to all youngsters ages 3-5 years old. The free event has three clinic times per location starting a 9, 10 and 11 am where juniors and their parents will...
Read MoreDo you want an opportunity to watch the U.S. Figure Skating Olympians skate? Mark your calendar and get your tickets because the 2022 Stars On Ice Tour is scheduled for a stop in Glendale next May. The Stars On Ice Tour will visit Gila River Arena on May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Headlining the...
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