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8 Tips to Stay Calm During Back-to-School Season
It’s easy to get lost in the mound of backpacks, school supplies and paper slips that go along with back-to-school season. Staying calm, however, can help us better manage our time, stress and clutter. With the help of parenting and education expert Dr. Michele Borba, we’ve put together some tips for parents and children to stay organized and keep anxiety levels down during the back-to-school madness.
10 Must-Attend Phoenix Concerts This Fall
From pop princess Katy Perry to an American favorite The Eagles, everyone has a chance to rock out to their favorite bands through December. Here’s our concert roundup that will have you singing through the end of the year.
September
Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr
Dress in your best western wear for a country concert with third time’s the charm. Platinum recording artist Aldean will sing...
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
As a new mom, I’m still learning the ins and outs of the family friendly scene in the Valley. Luckily, I have been introduced to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix early in the game. Definitely a new obsession for my entire family, including five month old Mia Valentina.
AZ Insider: Puppy Stolen, Community Rallies
Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside scoop on people who make a difference.
Kathy talks with the family whose precious pup was stolen by burglars.
Cardinals Cornerback Kicks off Children’s Book Program
Patrick Peterson’s Foundation for Success is launching its Pick Up a Book Program, which supports Children’s Literacy Development, at San Marcos Elementary School on Tues. Sept. 9.
The program is putting 60 local Phoenix schools to the test to see if each can read 100,000 minutes this fall. Students will record reading minutes online, and the school with the most combined minutes receives a Papa John’s pizza party with the athlete.
The Pick Up a Book Program strives to rally together communities through engaging reading events that properly prepare students to read and learn. After growing up in an impoverished community, Peterson wanted to...