Summer Camp Roundup
THE SCHOOL OF BALLET ARIZONA Get your child involved in classical ballet training this summer! The School of Ballet Arizona will offer a Summer Ballet School for students ages 4 TO12 at Ballet Arizona. Sessions are two or four weeks ...
Built for Fun: Local Family Opens Bricks & Minifigs, a store for all things LEGO
Built for Fun Local family opens Bricks & Minifigs, a store for all things LEGO By Sondra Barr Photos by Mark Susan LEGO is a family affair for the Blaz family. Fans of the construction toys, Allen and Kat Blaz ...
Grandmother Creates “Stickylickits” Edible Stickers for Kids
Wisdom, fun, and tasty treats, too — that’s what grandmas are made of. Now one entrepreneurial grandma is sharing her wisdom with more families. She created StickyLickits, a line of eat-able stickers that entice kids to be more adventurous eaters, ...
Delta Dental of Arizona Partners with Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health on Mouth-Healthy Cookbook
Free Cookbook with Recipes Curated by Nutrition, Dental Experts Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) and Delta Dental of Arizona together announce the release of the “Mouth-Healthy Cookbook,” a free family friendly cookbook made in collaboration with nutritionists and oral ...
No Empty Table Club: Students Come Together to End Lunchtime Loneliness
Empty tables during lunch can be pretty discouraging, especially for new students or those transitioning back to in-person learning. If you don't know anyone, you're unsure where to sit during lunch, and you may feel pretty alone. Unfortunately, for some ...
Pediatric Support with Naturopathic Medicine
By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician Naturopathic medicine is specific type of health care that focuses on whole patient wellness. The role of a Naturopathic physician is to diagnose, treat and prevent acute and chronic illness by identifying underlying causes ...
New Research Shows Majority of Teens Feel Unprepared to Finance Their Futures
Lack of access to technology emerging as top concern; high schoolers remain concerned about rising higher education costs After two uncertain and often stressful years, high school students are worried about their financial futures, prompting more than half (54%) of ...
AmeriSchools Program Brings Boxing Lessons to Students
Old School Boxing AmeriSchools program brings boxing lessons to students. How many kids like to box? How many would do it if it’s offered at their school? Will it attract girls as well as boys? What would it do to ...
Shadow Mountain High Ceremony Activates Space Force JROTC Program
Shadow Mountain High School embarks on a historic designation. The school is one of only 10 high schools Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) selected as the inaugural cohort of high school Space Force JROTC detachments. To commemorate ...
Phoenix Film Festival Hosts Kids’ Day April 2
The Phoenix Film Festival has announced the family friendly Kids’ Day to take place on Saturday, April 2 from 10am through 3pm at the Party Pavilion Tent. Kids’ Day is a great way for kids of all ages to come ...
How to Find the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
Picking the Right Summer Camp By Jill “Mamabug” Frier The summer months are coming and parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy while they’re out of school. One solution is summer camp. Here are some tips for ...
National Essay Contest Open to K-8 Students
The Be Kind People Project Invites Students to Tell the World How to Make a Difference Students in grades K-8 across America are invited to enter The BE KIND Make a Difference Essay contest sponsored by The Be Kind People Project. ...
St. Joseph’s Youth Camp: Rooted in Tradition and Values
Since 1949, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp has provided summers of fun and adventure for thousands of kids. As a traditional youth camp and nonprofit organization, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp provides youth ages 7 to 17 with a week-long overnight opportunity ...
Grand Canyon University, State of Arizona Partnership to Cover 100% of Tuition, Fees, Room and Board For Foster Children
First-of-its-kind Arizona program also incorporates support system for foster students Arizona foster children will receive a full scholarship at Grand Canyon University thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. The Fostering Futures Scholarships college pathway ...
A Great Start: Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open at DVUSD
By DVUSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Finch Enrollment in Arizona is on the comeback trail! Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) enrollment rose significantly this school year and kindergarten jumped over 9%. The enrollment surge mirrors state numbers and is recording ...
Duet Offering Funds to Help Pay for Camp
Duet has respite funds available to help grandfamilies raising grandchildren with the cost associated with camps over spring break or summer break. “You can sign up for summer sports, church or other community activities and receive funding from Duet,” said ...
529 College Planning Tips
Tips to Pay for Your Child's College Education By Dale L. Shafer, CFP®, APMA®, CDFA® Financial Advisor There are various types of accounts for college savings, including 529, Coverdell ESA, IRAs, UTMAs, Brokerage accounts, etc., and each offers different tax and ...
Tooth Fairy Gets New Record High for Value of a Lost Tooth
The Tooth Fairy has expanded her giving yet again, according to a new survey from Delta Dental of Arizona. Findings from Delta Dental’s 2022 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® show the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift reached $5.36 per tooth, a ...