Arizona Summer

As an educator, and a mom, I can't stress enough how important reading is. During the summer months, my family signs up for our local reading program, which also includes free activities. Studies have shown that when kids have...

You know when you’ve gotta fake it til you make it? That’s where I’m leaning as we move into this summer. Honestly, I haven’t hit my wellness goals as best as I wanted to, but that’s okay. I’m going to...

As we’re staring down the first month of 100+ degree days park play isn’t as easy to default to as it is during cooler months in the East Valley.  But, with a few proactive, easy-to-implement safety tips for keeping kids...

My 15 month old is the happiest baby. He loves to smile and laugh. He waves at strangers from the shopping cart and blows kisses across the room. Until we are in the car. After forty- five minutes on...

In Arizona, it’s basically 100% necessary to have water play for kids. With the temps as high as they are, and the kids need for physical activity and vitamin D, your only choice is to get out the water!  If...