Summer is in full swing and Independence Day is right around the corner. With temperatures in the Valley of the Sun already hitting triple digits, it’s no surprise that one of the most popular outdoor activities for families this time of the year is swimming. Although swimming is still safe in most recreational water...
Read MoreWith Independence Day quickly approaching kids can learn about what the day is all about with these fun books. Share the story of American Independence as we celebrate on July 4th. What Does it Mean to Be American? By Rana DiOrio and Elad Yoran In a country divided by politics this book is great...
Read MoreInviting your children’s friends over for activities can be a stressful and overwhelming from having enough resources to keeping them occupied, to worrying about potential messes. A new business in the Valley called “The Slumber Shack” could be the new solution. A Gilbert couple created the business for parents to provide an “epic” party...
Read MoreChildren and infants obviously aren’t going to get behind the wheel of a vehicle to drive anywhere, but they can still get an ID card from Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. “Arizona ID cards have no age restriction,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser-Richards. “Parents should consider an ID card for...
Read MoreOver the past decade, a growing trend of independent gaming companies started up, bringing more variety to family board games. Family game night can now move past the traditional game of Monopoly into versatile games known as tabletop games. Listed below are the ten most family-friendly tabletop games to help change up family game...
Read MoreYouth basketball players in Arizona looking to take their game to the next level and hone their skills are encouraged to register for Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camps at one of three sessions throughout the Valley and Northern Arizona in June. Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camps provide expert one-on-one instruction for hoop-loving boys and girls...
Read MoreSubscription cooking boxes are no longer exclusively for adults, thanks to a new service. Stephanie Lucas, a North Phoenix resident, is the creator of the “Give Garden,” which provides kids with an opportunity to have fun in the kitchen. A registered dietician working with school districts and a mother of two, Lucas created the...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for ways to keep your children reading throughout the summer graphic novels might be the answer. Take a look at the compiled list of graphic novels that will keep kids entertained and learning with ease this summer. 1. March — written by John Lewis, illustrated by Andrew Aydin A gripping...
Read MoreAccording to the Association for Library Service children who do not participate in learning experiences over the summer have an academic achievement gap that grows throughout the elementary and middle school years. A cause for alarm to any parent, but rest assured there are plenty of affordable and entertaining summer programs to keep kids...
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