Envisioning 2023 Greeting readers! Vision for a moment, if you will, what you hope for in 2023. Can you picture it? Sometimes it is easier to bring our visions to life if we are able to visually see what we are aiming for, or at least see an image [...]
Self-Care for Youth Greetings Readers! People talk about self-care and usually mention how it is essential for teens or adults. Adults live busy lives and sometimes forget to take some time for themselves which is why it is recommended they do some self-care every now and then. Teenagers are [...]
CARE Coalition 4 th Annual Youth Conference – A Recap Greetings readers! This week's blog is focused on recapping the events from the fourth annual CARE Adolescent Conference that took place virtually on Tuesday, October 25th from 9 am - 2 pm. Below, we will be providing an overview [...]
Stretch it out Greetings Readers! During the winter, it’s easy to stay at home and relax in your warm bed all day long. With the winter cold, no one wants to go outside and be reminded of how thankful we are for modern heating. I am a massive supporter [...]
Tips for Working with Picky Eaters Greeting Readers! Trigger Warning: Eating disorders Parents and guardians: Does your child refuse to eat anything other than chicken nuggets and french fries? While many parents may give into their child’s picky eating habits thinking they will “grow out of it”, this is [...]
Holiday Season Resources and Events – Maricopa County Greeting readers! Thanksgiving is fast approaching! We have compiled a list of resources for families across Maricopa County to help prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Before we get to that, here are this week’s affirmations: I practice gratitude for [...]
Talking to your youth about vaping Greetings readers! Today we are going to be getting into the facts of vaping. It is difficult to stay up to date with the most current research because our understanding of the effects of vaping is rapidly evolving. Vaping is becoming so normalized [...]
Feeling SAD About the Seasons Changing? Greeting readers! Does anyone else feel like it was January 1st like… last week? This year is flying by fast! We are officially in the swing of Autumn! This year, the Autumn season started on September 22nd and will go on until December [...]
Accessing Childcare Assistance in Arizona Greeting readers! Accessing childcare can be overwhelming. Whether it is deciding what type of childcare fits your needs best, or where to apply for financial assistance, this blog will provide resources for accessing childcare in Maricopa County, Arizona. Before we [...]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month Greetings Readers! Since 2006, October has been observed as National Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. This campaign was founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Their focus is to unite communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying [...]
