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Firefighters urge parents to discuss fire safety after fatal Glendale house fire

After a mother and her three children died in a tragic house fire in Glendale, officials with the local fire department are urging parents to discuss fire safety habits with their children.
7 years ago
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Arizona program aims to address family needs, keep kids out of foster care

The Arizona Department of Child Safety has teamed up with an online faith-based program called CarePortal to help keep families in low-income neighborhoods together and out of welfare by addressing their needs.
7 years ago
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Small toys and small children can cause big problems for parents, expert warns

Little kids and little toys don't always go together as well as parents might think, according to Dr. Cara Christ, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
7 years ago
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Ducey: Parents should make kids aware of opioid dangers

After Trump announced a plan to battle the opioid epidemic, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said opioid addiction is a very passionate issue for him as well.
7 years ago
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Here’s how to help your child grieve the death of a loved one

After a 9-year-old Phoenix boy died Tuesday, parents of the boy's friends and classmates are left with a difficult task: How to help their child understand the death of a loved one.
7 years ago
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Shooting of Phoenix boy serves as grim warning for all gun-owning parents

A 9-year-old boy who died Tuesday after being shot in the head in a north Phoenix home serves as a grim reminder for all parents with a weapon in the home.
7 years ago
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University of Arizona study finds naps can help kids learn language

As if parents needed another reason to put their kids down for bed, a recent study from the University of Arizona suggests that taking naps can help preschoolers learn language.
7 years ago
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Valley-based app aims to teach children about work ethic, money management

For Arizona parents who are not sure how to get their children energized about chores and cleaning, don't worry: There's an app for that.
7 years ago
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Little kids often want to grow up to be cops, but should they?

Sgt. Vince Lewis with Phoenix police said he has "reaped the benefits" of a career in law enforcement, but would want to talk to his kids about it.
7 years ago
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Arizona newborns could soon be tested at birth for SCID

Arizona's health department will soon test newborns for another dangerous disease as funding from the state budget comes into play.
7 years ago
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Phoenix-area firefighters warn of household items that could be fire dangers

Phoenix-area firefighters are warning parents of fire safety dangers in the home that may go unnoticed, including regular household items like scented plug-ins and phone chargers.
7 years ago
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Arizona to begin expansion of on-campus drug prevention programs with new funding

Arizona high schools can start applying for state funding to create or expand on-campus drug prevention programs, according to Gov. Doug Ducey's office.
7 years ago
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Police: Fatal Phoenix car accidents involving pedestrians rose in 2016

The number of fatal car accidents involving pedestrians in Phoenix rose in 2016, making it the third year in a row that has marked an increase in accidents, police said.
7 years ago
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How to support your child in little league sports — without going overboard

It's easy for parents to take the reigns and push their children into playing a sport, but I'm here to remind you of one thing: This isn't about you.
7 years ago
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Study: Nearly 1 in 4 children experience chronic bullying

Nearly a quarter of children from kindergarten through high school have experienced an intense form of bullying called chronic bullying, a new study found.
7 years ago
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Gov. Doug Ducey announces expansion of state employee childcare program

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Monday that a childcare program for state employees has been expanded to the state’s second-largest agency, the Department of Economic Services.
7 years ago
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Gov. Doug Ducey pushes to expand childcare program for state agencies

Gov. Doug Ducey has proposed to expand a program to allow employees at Arizona agencies to bring their newborn children to work for the first six months.
7 years ago
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Cha-ching! How parents can get some extra bang for their buck in 2017

Parents always need to save money. Here are some unconventional ways using technology that can help moms and dads save money in 2017.
7 years ago
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Parents, here’s a last-minute gift idea that’s out of this world

Can't find that last-minute Christmas gift? Well, you're in luck; just look up to the stars, and you might find something to your liking.
7 years ago
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Parents can still save money this holiday season

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but there are still ways parents can save money this holiday season.
7 years ago
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Raising an entitled teen? Here’s how to shake them out of it

In this edition of LIFEavice, coaches Kim Giles and Nicole Cunningham share ways to turn an entitled teen into a grateful, hardworking one.
7 years ago
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When tragedy like the attack at Ohio State happens, parents should talk with their kids

With yet another attack on a school campus on Monday, this time at Ohio State, parents should be ready to talk to their kids about it.
8 years ago
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Should parents keep their kids in a bubble or let them run wild?

Parents want to keep their kids safe and teach them independence but it's hard to determine if a child should be kept in a bubble or be allowed to run free.
8 years ago
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Six tips for talking to your kids about the election results

This election has been caustic, and little ears have probably heard lots of feelings, words and jokes they don’t quite understand.
8 years ago