Moms
Is Charter School Right for You?
When it comes to deciding if you should send your child to charter school, the question isn’t necessarily if charter school will fit your child, but which charter school will fit your child.
“Every child is right for some charter school,” says Peter Bezanson, Basis.ed CEO. BASIS Schools...
Harvest Fest at Pioneer Living History Museum
In the Valley, temps in the 90’s are associated with fall, Halloween and outdoor fun. If you’re like my fam, you’re probably looking at all the fall festivities that are kicking off in Phoenix this month. Since it’s my six month old daughter, Mia Valentina’s, first fall ever, my husband and I are eager to take her to the family friendly events in town.
This past weekend, we trekked to the Pioneer Living History Museum for their Harvest Fest. Located in North Phoenix, the museum showcases 90 acres of an old 1800's town. You will see authentic buildings and historically accurate reproductions including the Opera House, look through a rifle port in...
BOO-TIQUE at BabyLux
Even childless Phoenicians in-the-know can tell you that BabyLux is THE baby mecca of the Valley; an upscale, one-of-a-kid luxury boutique catering to newborn through five year olds. Not only does the DC Ranch spot offer the hippest baby gear in town, including celebrity items and a custom BabyLux collection of all-things baby, but they also offer fun events and classes for the entire family, such as educational classes for new parents including nursing (which I attended and loved), daddy boot camp and sibling prep. In addition to the educational tools, they host events like gender reveal parties and baby showers plus...
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.
1. Take a breath. As parents, we tend to focus so much on our children that we forget to manage our own health. What you may not know is that...
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.
