This July, Valley Famous Dave's locations will team up for the third consecutive year to help in a Back-to-School Supply Drive benefiting the children served by Southwest Human Development. The school supply drive gives the community an opportunity to help children in need begin the school year with all of the...
With all of the exciting activities that accompany Fourth of July traditions, it can be easy for parents to overlook important safety precautions. By keeping a few key Fourth of July safety tips in mind, parents can help keep children safe while still indulging in holiday fun. Leave fireworks to the experts. While...
Many families are vacation-bound this month, hoping to soak up every last bit of summer break before school begins! Vacations provide a healthy dose of change from daily routines, and a special opportunity to strengthen family time by creating new, special memories. Hustling to a catch flight or follow an itinerary on...
For nearly three decades, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book has given an annual glimpse into the lives of children and families across the nation. Reported trends give insight into both progress and areas of concern, and are based on an analysis of specific factors that impact our...
[caption id="attachment_24011" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Matt Molinari[/caption] Think about the last time you communicated with an authority figure, set a goal or practiced recognizing your own emotions. An adult's capacity to handle common daily challenges directly correlates with the ability to practice social-emotional skills learned in youth. The path to adulthood success is...
[caption id="attachment_23971" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Barney Moss[/caption] The “summer slide” describes a student's tendency to fall behind in academic progress over the summer months, and is a term that every parent should know. Between the rush of pool parties, play dates and other fun summer activities, it’s all too easy for a parent...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPCFaU_mFL8[/embed] Alisha and Adam are first-time parents whose eyes twinkle with joy as they describe their daughter, Addison. Addison is a happy, independent toddler who loves to read and share story time with her family. Parenthood did not begin as a smooth journey for Addison's parents, whose daughter was born six weeks early, immediately...
The Arizona Head Start Association's recently released statewide impact report provides crucial insight on the needs of Arizona children, and sheds light on the socioeconomic circumstances early childhood advocates aim to combat. More than 35 percent of Arizona’s children from birth to age 5 are living in poverty. Of the 15 percent...
Summer is the ideal time for children who will be entering kindergarten to learn the skills needed to make a smooth, successful transition into school. Parents who reflect on their own kindergarten experience may relish memories of treats and nap time, but a lot has changed in the years since most parents...
By Terrance Matteo, Ph.D. Many parents quickly discover that “sleeping like a baby” isn’t always all that it’s cracked up to be. Sleep issues are one of the most common concerns that parents share with professionals when raising infants and young children. [caption id="attachment_23952" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo Credit: Pedro Serapio[/caption] Studies show that...
