Moms

Take in some theater, a family-friendly canvas-paining class or even scout out some fall colors during the weekend of Sept. 28-Sept. 30.

 FRIDAY:

Friday Family FUNdays at Jake’s Unlimited

On Fridays only for $25.99 per person, the Friday Family FUNday deal at Jake’s Unlimited in Mesa includes unlimited buffet until 8 p.m., rides and attractions, laser tag, non-redemption video games...

Dig into fall-friendly family eats, a prehistoric battle and several celebrations of arts and culture with the whole gang during the weekend of Sept. 21-Sept. 23.

Friday:

Tween/Teen Night at AZ Air Time

From 8 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, all tweens and teens, ages 12 and up, are invited to AZ Air...

I got my first TV reporting job when I was 21. I remember one of my first assignments was on a marine who was killed in a helicopter crash. I had to knock on the door of his house and ask to interview his wife. This, after she just got the news. I remember sitting in the news truck crying to my photographer saying I didn’t want to do it. He told me to compose myself and knock. And so I did.

That same gut-wrenching feeling is in my stomach as I write this piece. I had to ask questions...

Photo courtesy of Milan Popovic.

A new school year inevitably means new stresses for families and children. Whether it’s battling busy schedules, staying on track with school work or preparing for all of the upcoming holidays, this season of life is no doubt, a busy one.

So how do we manage our stresses? How do we find the time to clear our minds? How can we better learn to live in the present moment, rather than to constantly be worrying about...