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Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health

by theumphx on October 21, 2021 0

On Wednesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) together representing more than 77,000 physician members and more than 200 children’s hospitals, declared a national state of emergency in child and adolescent mental health and are calling on policymakers to join them. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on children’s mental health as young people continue to face physical isolation, ongoing uncertainty, fear and...

2021 Arizona Pumpkin Patch List

by theumphx on October 11, 2021 0

It is officially Fall in the valley of the Sun. With the cooler temperatures and all the fun, fall activities that are scheduled around the state, it is now time to get out and pick that perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-latern this year. Visiting a local pumpkin patch or road tripping north to take...

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Police Issue Warning About Latest TikTok Challenge Known As ‘Slap a Teacher’

by theumphx on October 5, 2021 0

Just as school districts across the state have dealt with the havoc and destructive that the Tik Tok challenge called “Devious Licks” brought in destroying school property, which led to arrests and serious disciplinary actions, an new challenge has emerged on TikTok. According to posts circling on TikTok, the trends for October is allegedly...

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FDA Takes Steps Aimed at Improving Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Sunscreens

by theumphx on September 28, 2021 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced efforts to take steps to improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. In the short term, these new authorities essentially preserve status quo marketing conditions for these sunscreens. However, the agency today...

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Screens Don’t Hurt Children as Much as Some May Think, According to New Research

by theumphx on September 17, 2021 0

From schoolwork to Zoom classes to videos and games, our kids get in a lot of screen time. With the way American children are growing up, with access to tablets and phones and it being so different from how their parents grew up, many adults most likely have the same question. “Is screen time...

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Great Wolf Lodge Kicks Off the Spooky Season with Month Long Howl-O-Ween Celebration

by theumphx on September 16, 2021 0

Family Favorite Fall Festivities to Take Place Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 Great Wolf Lodge is ringing in the spooky season with the unBOOlievable kick-off of its annual Howl-O-Ween celebration, running October 1, 2021, through Halloween. Families looking for fun and safe ways to celebrate this year’s holiday traditions will discover Great Wolf Lodge’s seasonal...

There is Still Time For a Summer Staycation

by theumphx on July 30, 2021 0

Pack a bag, your suitcase and travel to your hotel across town to enjoy some rest, the relaxation, the escape! The best part is it is not too late to enjoy a summer staycation with one of the many deals around the Valley. With the many great resorts around the valley, staycations have always...

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Free Childcare Offered to Arizonans Returning to Work

by theumphx on July 30, 2021 0

As part of Arizona’s Back to Work Program, the state will provide three months of child care assistance for individuals with children who return to work after collecting unemployment benefits. But even though this incentive is desperately needed, one daycare provider said many people still don’t know about it. When COVID-19 hit and people...

Back to School Shopping Made Easy – Top Back to School Supplies

by theumphx on July 27, 2021 0

Just like that another summer is coming to the end and it is time to prep to go back to school. And with that comes a long list of back-to-school supplies needed for your kids. Every list is different and the items seem to go on and on. We have prepared a list of...

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IRS Warning: Be Aware of Child Tax Credit Scams

by theumphx on July 23, 2021 0

Just days after the IRS have started to send millions of families checks as part of the enhanced child tax credit and the agency have already issued a warning to parents about scammers trying to take the money. “Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to...

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Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health

2021 Arizona Pumpkin Patch List

Police Issue Warning About Latest TikTok Challenge Known As ‘Slap a Teacher’

FDA Takes Steps Aimed at Improving Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Sunscreens

Screens Don’t Hurt Children as Much as Some May Think, According to New Research

Great Wolf Lodge Kicks Off the Spooky Season with Month Long Howl-O-Ween Celebration

There is Still Time For a Summer Staycation

Free Childcare Offered to Arizonans Returning to Work

Back to School Shopping Made Easy – Top Back to School Supplies

IRS Warning: Be Aware of Child Tax Credit Scams

Arizona Couple Arrested For Kidnapping Children Found in Mexico After 6 Years

A new drug to treat postpartum depression

States considering textalyzers to prove distracted driving