From Dance Studio to Runway: Eleven-year-old Gilbert dancer shares her story about walking the runway at Los Angeles Fashion Week
By Carly Stidham Photo courtesy of the Stidham family I’ve been dancing for as long as I can remember. My mom says I started when I was 3, twirling around the house to whatever music was playing. Seeing how much ...
Local Student Miles Bair Impresses at International Geography Championships
Photo courtesy of the Bair Family Miles Bair, a fifth grader from Kiva Elementary School recently represented Arizona on the global stage at the Third International Geography Championships in Vienna, Austria. Miles is passionate about geography, and his hard work ...
Making Waves: Meet Josie Dolan, the 13-year-old swimmer chasing her Paralympic dream!
By Naya Seth Photos courtesy of the Dolan family Josie Dolan, a 13-year-old swimmer, is striving for greatness! She started swimming when she was just 9 months old and has loved the sport ever since, saying her favorite part about ...
The B.I.G. Event: Girl Scouts’ biggest party of the year returns!
Get ready, Phoenix! The biggest Girl Scout event of the year is making a grand return this fall, and it’s going to be epic! Mark your calendars for Sat. Nov. 16 because The Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) Event is back ...
Kid reporter Nicholas Bubeck takes on a puzzling adventure at The Nemesis Club.
Photos courtesy of Nicholas Bubeck From hidden clues to flashing lights, The Nemesis Club is an awesome escape room. I recently experienced the Evil Robots game there, and I loved it. Here are 10 things to know about visiting (and ...
Teenager Starts Writing Contest to Inspire Kids and Give Back
By Naya Seth Photo courtesy of Opportunity Community Justice A senior at Pinnacle High School, 17-year-old Jadyn wanted to reach the community in a way that may have been overlooked in the past. Writing has always been a passion of ...
Meet Indigo Martinez, A Budding Artist and Nature Enthusiast at Larry C. Kennedy School
Photos courtesy of Creighton School District This fall, Larry C. Kennedy School opened its doors to students with a brand new, state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire learning through nature and sustainability. Among the students enjoying the new spaces is 10-year-old ...
Phoenix Children’s Chorus launches Tutti Program to create opportunities for all kids.
Inclusive Music Phoenix Children’s Chorus launches Tutti Program to create opportunities for all kids. By Naya Seth Photo courtesy of Phoenix Children’s Chorus The Tutti program at Phoenix Children’s Chorus (PCC) is opening doors and creating opportunities for kids of ...
Rising Star Athlete, musician, artist – 13-year-old Malakai Nicholas is a champion in the making.
Rising Star Athlete, musician, artist – 13-year-old Malakai Nicholas is a champion in the making. By Marisol Acosta Photos courtesy of the Nicholas family At 13 years old, Malakai Nicholas has his sights set on greatness. With a passion for ...
From Skateboards to Race Cars: Epic Kids reporter Nicholas Bubeck chats with pro skater turned race car driver Mia Lovell
From Skateboards to Race Cars Epic Kids reporter Nicholas Bubeck chats with pro skater turned race car driver Mia Lovell. Mia Lovell’s journey from a pro skateboarder to a race car driver is super inspiring! She’s won tons of local ...
Discover Your Path – Become a Scout Today!
By Morgan Willis and Ryan Martin, Scouts of the Year at Grand Canyon Council, Scouting America Scouting is fun! It’s a hands-on adventure that lets kids explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and to get you away from too much ...
Emilia’s Epic Eats: A brunch bash with besties at Cala Scottsdale
Emilia’s Epic Eats A brunch bash with besties at Cala Scottsdale. By Emilia Hernandez Photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Happy Month of May to all my favorite Epic Kids! It’s Emilia again, and this month I'm taking you to ...
Hoop Dreams and Donuts: A peek inside the life of Phoenix Mercury player Sophie Cunningham.
Hoop Dreams and Donuts A peek inside the life of Phoenix Mercury player Sophie Cunningham. By Nicholas Bubeck Photos courtesy of Nicholas Bubeck It’s always cool to talk to famous athletes. My mom recently interviewed Sophie Cunningham of the Phoenix ...
Kid Critic Emilia Dives into Southwestern Flavors at Ghost Ranch
Photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Hey there, it's Emilia, your local, feisty 9-year-old, back to share about my latest girls' dinner date at a modern Southwestern cuisine spot, Ghost Ranch. Stepping in from the dark and rainy night, we ...
Just for Fun: April 2024
What kind of garden does a baker have in April? A flour garden! How do bees get to school? By school buzz! What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle! Celebrated on April 22, Earth ...
Sadie’s Story of Healing and Hope at The Godspeed Project
By Naya Seth and Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of The Godspeed Project In Cave Creek, a unique sanctuary exists where grief meets grace, and healing comes on four hooves. The Godspeed Project, a nonprofit organization, has been making waves in ...
Oliver’s Odyssey: From Stress to Success Through Leadership and Learning
Photos courtesy of Leadership Society of Arizona Oliver's journey began in his middle school years, where the relentless workload of his advanced placement school left him stressed and disheartened. Concerned about his well-being and development, his mom sought alternatives that ...
HED: Coast to Coast with Nicholas: Get the Details on Cool Loews hotels in New York City and San Diego.
If your family is gearing up for a summer vacation, here are two cool spots to visit from coast to coast: a neat spot in New York city and a beachy getaway in San Diego. Loews in NYC Located on ...