Moms

The idea for the Scottsdale-based company, Adventure Trunk, came to owner Rachel Gaunt after years of (unbeknownst) planning. A psychology graduate well-versed in early childhood education, Gaunt spent several years in college and afterwards working as a nanny for families in the Scottsdale area, hired on to plan daily lessons for those she cared for. “Through [school] I discovered ways to turn all of the activities I was doing into educational ones…I was teaching a two-year-old how to read…how to add and subtract, and many...

Here in Arizona, we get our money’s worth from outdoor furniture. With the exception of summer, we are lucky enough to enjoy evenings outdoors, full of stargazing and wine sipping. However, with so much usage of your outdoor furniture, it is bound to get dirty. Instead of heading to the store to purchase expensive, often-toxic cleaning supplies, Arizona Foothills Magazine teamed up with home and garden pros, Hometalk, and their contributors to teach you quick, easy and safe ways to make your own outdoor furniture cleaners at home.

During summertime, children are out of school and lack as many activities to keep them engaged and interested during the day. Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can especially struggle during this time. AFM talked with Lexis Preparatory School and one of the owners, Developmental Pediatrician Raun Melmed M.D., about the ADHD diagnosis, productive ways to combat symptoms, and why Lexis Preparatory School was opened to better address this way of learning and behavior.

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Mommy & Me (Postnatal ) Yoga classes  are all the rage in the Valley for moms, new and old.  From newborns to infants, parent and child classes promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your childʼs critical childhood growth. The original idea behind the duo yoga class was to use your tots weight as resistance while striking a pose but, realistically, it’s a fun way to connect with your little darling, show off your lululemons