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Family travel tips. Seems like the cliché blog post for this time of year, but truth is, we could all use some help in keeping our kids happy, entertained and occupied during road trips.

The moms from Schoola reached out to me, offering valuable insight for traveling families. Thought I would share these tips with you- here’s hoping for a smooth summer getaway for you and your family.

For road tripping, a fun non-tech travelling activity is The Wrapped Presents Game. Small presents are wrapped in advance of the journey...

The dry Arizona summer heat has rolled in these past few days blistering the pavement. Along with the heat comes the months of events most memorable in the summer time, outdoor cookouts and fireworks. With the rise in popularity of grilling in the upcoming months, some quick tips can help you and the family avoid potential fire hazards.

June and July in fact, are the peak months for summer cookouts and family festivities. They are also the peak months for wildfires and house fires. An increase in house fires occur with the use of...

By Michael Aurit, JD, MDR and Karen Aurit, MA, Co-Founders of The Aurit Center For Divorce Mediation Located in Scottsdale, Arizona

DEAR DIVORCE MEDIATORS: My husband and I have decided to divorce. We are barely talking at the moment.  We have a 7-year old son, Eric and a 3-year old daughter, Ella. We also have two Goldendoodles, “Rocky” and “Roadie.” I think we’re...

Power to the breastfeeding mom. If nursing didn’t work out for you- no worries, but if you’re all about the boob, I thought you might be interested in learning about some nursing aids you might not know about. Because, let’s face it, nursing is a beautiful challenge meant to be enjoyed. I often doze off mid-feed.

1. Get comfortable

And by that, I mean stock up on the obvious: a rocker/glider, nursing pillow (like the Boppy), a side table (for water), and anything else that will keep you cozy (blankets, pillows, etc). Nursing stools are also...