Back to school season is underway and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra step to ensure their child’s safety. As an extra precaution in emergency situations, federal health officials are encouraging parents to complete emergency contact cards and send them with their children to school this year. The emergency cards...
Read MoreToday through November 5, 2019, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Arizona’s top youth volunteers of the year. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two Arizona honorees $1,000 scholarship, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community...
Read MoreAccording to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, about 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles are being recalled. The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The High Point, NC company is working with the CPSC in the recall. The following important safety notice was recently published...
Read MoreBy: Ofelia Gonzalez For decades, early childhood researchers have used the Perry Preschool Study to show the long-term benefits of high-quality preschool for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. These lasting benefits include higher graduation rates, fewer teen pregnancies, higher median income, less dependence on government services and more. An update to this well-known study focuses...
Read MoreNike has a new solution for kids’ growing feet and they are banking on the convenience factor for parents. In today’s world, the trend in business has seen a huge shift in consumers using goods and services that offer simple ease and convenience with a business model of keeping customers hooked to continue to...
Read MoreYou might think your back-to-school shopping has come to an end. All of the essential school supplies are neatly stored in backpacks, but there are a few more items that can make the school year a little bit easier for you and your little one that you may not have thought about. Brace yourself,...
Read MoreThe highly anticipated opening of the new Great Wolf Lodge Arizona is happening soon. If you are eager to check out all that the resort has to offer, but have bit of a sticker shock when it comes to the daily hotel rate, set a reminder in your calendar for August 4th. You can...
Read MoreThe new school year can be a time of both excitement and anxiety for parents and children. No matter how many first day of school parents have under their belt or tips that are flooding your in box this week, back to school season can be a challenge and a bit hectic. The transition...
Read MoreFor those who enjoy history, the arts and music, Smithsonian Magazine is presenting you with an opportunity to visit a variety of museums for free! As a part of the annual celebration, Smithsonian Magazine’s ‘Museum Day’ allows you free admittance to museums across the U.S. All you have to do is download a ticket....
Read MoreBack to school shopping is in full swing and students heading back to school that require uniforms, have a lot of options. Much like most stores trying to capture family spending on back to school shopping, Old Navy is currently having a huge sale. They are offering up to 50 percent off store-wide and a...
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