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Parenting During a Pandemic: Tending to a Child's Mental Health

Assessing and supporting a child’s well-being can be challenging, even under the most ideal circumstances. It can become even more challenging – and even more important – given the fear and feelings of isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic. Understanding how to encourage and support healthy emotional and behavioral habits in your children can help them establish sound mental health...
How To Keep The Kids Fit And Burning Off Energy While School Is Out

Even though they might be out of school, keeping kids on a schedule is very important. Humans are creatures of habit and thrive when we have structure. It’s easy for us to fall into bad habits and even easier for us to let the kiddos. Providing good clean energy and fuel is a big key to help assist in deciding on how to stay active.
Keeping the kids inside all day during a quarantine or even when the weather won’t allow them outside is easier said than done. While you may be able to get outdoors a little for a jog or a bike ride, you will also want to have a few physical activities kids can do indoors and still have...
COVID-19 in AZ: a Q&A with Dr. James Loo

We all have questions about COVID-19. But more specifically, we want to read about COVID within the context of where we live. We went ahead and asked one of our favorite local docs, Dr. James Loo, what he is seeing, what he thinks about testing in the Valley, and what he feels optimistic about.
Are you seeing cases of COVID personally?
Yes, we have had three patients test positive in our practice and we...
Shop the Jewelry in the 2020 Best Of Our Valley Fashion Spread
If you loved the jewels from London Gold that were featured in this year's Best Of Our Valley issue, you are in luck!
We partnered with the Best Of winner to pull together the jucier than juicy fashion shoot - bright swim, bright makeup and staycation-friendly jewels are the ultimate 2020 vibe.
Check out our shoppable jewelry credits below!

Yael Designs Turquoise & Diamond Dangles, $4,532.
Doves Diamond Halo & Apatite Ring 18KY, $1,929

I. Reiss 14K-Y OPEN LINK NECK., 0.50CT, $6,500
I. Reiss 14K-Y REC. CNTR. RING, 0.15CT, $1,625
Doves Amazon Breeze Ring, $3,087
I. Reiss 14K-Y GALLERY RING, 0.20CT, $1,900

Managing Stress and Anxiety While Working From Home With a Partner

Due to the spread of COVID-19, your home has likely become your office. And if you are living with your significant other, it is likely becoming theirs as well. While couples spend a lot of time together, they normally don’t work together, and the sudden change may put strains on your relationship. However, try these methods to keep the peace.
Maintain your routine. Most of the time, our and our partner’s work and life are separated, but being forced to work from home mixes the two and will cause you to see much more of each other. This is never a bad thing, but too many changes at once can overwhelm us. Try to keep your routine...