There 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 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...
Read MoreSince 1905 Arizona residents as well as visitors from other states, come to Phoenix to attend the Arizona State Fair. The fairgrounds have been visited by the likes of Elvis, Pope John Paul II, President Obama, and Cher. It is estimated that each year approximately one million people walk through the gates to experience...
Read MoreSource: University of Arizona News Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study from the University of Arizona. A growing body of research has identified a link between smartphone dependency and symptoms of depression and loneliness. However, it’s been...
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