Parents’ Corner

Shine Bright this Holiday Season at 14th Annual Ignite Hope Walk PHOENIX – Ignite the spirit of hope for patients and families at Phoenix Children’s Hospital at the 14th Annual Ignite Hope Candlelight Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13. Gather with ...

These not-too-scary Halloween classics will have you laughing, gasping, and maybe hiding under the blanket (just a little). When the air gets crisp and the pumpkins start glowing, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a blanket, a bowl of ...

Bender Performing Arts is hosting its annual Halloween Costume Sale Fundraiser from October 6–11, 2025. Families can browse more than 100 gently used costumes, dancewear, and ballet shoes in sizes ranging from kids to adults. Proceeds of this sale will ...

Oh no… Halloween is almost here and you don’t have a costume! Don’t panic. You don’t need a trip to the store or a ton of money to create something awesome. With a little imagination (and a dive through your ...

Craft-Project How-To (step-by-step guides) Pumpkins are cool, but carving them can get a little messy. (Slimy seeds, anyone?) Luckily, you can still create a porch-worthy masterpiece without ever touching a knife. Here are some easy projects you can do in ...

Finally! The sun is still shining, but we can actually go outside without feeling like a fried egg on the sidewalk. Arizona’s cooler October weather is here, and that means family fun is back on the calendar. From pumpkin patches ...

Candy is cool, costumes are awesome, but the best part of Halloween? The little traditions that make the holiday feel magical year after year. Whether it’s carving pumpkins, making spooky snacks, or knocking on the same neighbor’s door every October ...

A Poem to Kick Off the Fun Pumpkins glowing in the night, Rides that twirl and lights so bright, Laughs and jumps, a spooky cheer, Pumpkin Fest is finally here! Yes, Epic Kids—it’s back! Pumpkin Fest at the Fairmont Scottsdale ...

At just 7 years old, Eli discovered that folding paper could be more than a pastime—it could be an art form. What began with fortune tellers and paper airplanes (that often win distance contests with family and friends) has grown ...

August 15 is National Relaxation Day — which sounds great in theory… until you remember you have kids at home. For parents, “relaxation” often means hiding in the bathroom for five minutes before someone finds you. But good news: you ...

Finding a trusted babysitter in the Valley just got easier. Bambino Sitters, a community-based babysitting app trusted by families nationwide, has launched in Phoenix, giving local Parents a smarter, safer and simpler way to connect with neighborhood Sitters who ...

By Gretchen Pahia One of the summer's most scorching family deals is making a comeback! The Arizona Diamondbacks are presenting Kids Free Weekend, offering families a fun and affordable way to enjoy a weekend at Chase Field July 18–20. During the D-backs' home series against the St. Louis Cardinals, ...

Photo credit Ana Tittman, SWHD Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 CohortWhen stories of young children struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges make headlines, one question often arises—how do we ensure that families have the support they need in the ...

Walt Disney opened the gates to a dreamland 70 years ago – a place where children laughed, dreamed and played with their families. Now, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is treating itself to a 70th anniversary red-carpet reception, celebrating seven decades of smiles with spectacular new entertainment, vintage tributes, and surprises valley families can enjoy ...

Monthly swag bag drawings and features on national social media channels will reward families who take the pledge to be undistracted Water Watchers. As part of its new national water safety campaign, Phones Down, Eyes Up™, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), ...