By April Johnston
When raising a special needs child, there will be times when you have questions or are unsure your child is getting the right assistance. There are a lot of different websites or information that you aren't always sure is credible or applies to your situation. I know as a parent that sometimes a...
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By April Johnston
Tonsils are a unique and sometimes pesky part of our bodies. When they become inflamed, they become a huge problem. In the case of our son, they were so bad they were pushing on his ear drums causing fluid to build up. Poor little guy started to lose his hearing and it wasn't until we went to hi...
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By April Johnston
Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common disorders of childhood that can permanently affect muscle movement over time. It usually occurs before or at birth. Some children are born with the disability while others have traumatic births, accidents or illnesses before the age of three. Sometimes ch...
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By April Johnston
The holidays are over and you are back to the daily grind. However, it is still beautiful outside and the kids are dying to do something other than just hang out around the house. This is a perfect time for you to think about remodeling your home, or just having fun. Check out these events com...
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By April Johnston
There are many ways to get your child involved in New Year's resolutions and activities. Depending upon their abilities and age, you can involve them in their own and help them take ownership for how they feel and what they want to accomplish. Here are some activities that will help your child f...
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By April Johnston
This is the time of year when families bring out the holiday traditions. Not all holiday traditions are created equal, but they are still a tradition that children will remember all of their lives.
In early August, my family always put in for the forest service lottery to cut our own tree. Here...
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By April Johnston
It's that time of year when the cookies are baking in the oven and it's cooler than 100 degrees. The kids are itchy to get outside and play while you are excited just to do something different. Here is my list of things to do before the end of December with your family:
APS Electric Light Par...
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By Melissa Choate
Can't get enough of Christmas? You can celebrate 25 days of Christmas in Phoenix with lots of fun events like Santa sightings, snow days, holiday light displays, live performances and much more. Many of these events are held on multiple occasions so if you can't make it on the date below, check thei...
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By Melissa Choate
You can't miss the iconic pink building of the Sugar Bowl in Old Town Scottsdale.
The décor of this old-fashioned ice cream parlor pays homage to cartoonist Bil Keane, who immortalized the Sugar Bowl in his Family Circus comic strips. You can find Keane's artwork on the walls and available for...
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By Melissa Choate
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree! How lovely are thy branches! Who doesn't love to celebrate the holidays with a real tree? If your family is like mine and an artificial tree simply won't do, you can find lots of fresh Noble Firs and more around the Valley. Follow these tips for a safer season:
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