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As parents, we all want the same thing. We want our children to be happy. We want our children to be healthy. We want our children to love and be loved. We want to teach them to be good people, and that, for the most part; the world is kind.

Problem is: how do we protect our children from the inevitable? How do we teach them to ignore and avoid bullies—to rise above the cruelty among us? How can we instill in our children to love themselves and radiate the self-esteem and self-worth we hope they will carry...

Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside stories on the people who make a difference. 

Kathy takes you to Xavier's hit fundraising breakfast.

Christmas day, the most anticipated holiday for children all over the world, is merely 90 days away.  That means those Tiny (crazy) elves are getting ready for their debut, tinsel will soon be unpacked and holiday music will eventually be creeping into the background of every grocery store, department store and family vehicle on the road. That also means that the big guy himself, Mr. Santa Claus has officially finished his off-season and is back at work. Valley residents are especially lucky because The North Pole Experience (NPX), home to Santa Claus and his entire Christmas crew, is tucked away in a secret spot just outside of Flagstaff.  It’s no surprise that parents across the Phoenix-land area are already planning family road...

Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside stories on people who make a difference. 

Kathy reveals new deadline for "Tribute to Leadership" nominations.