Parenting Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Preventing preschool expulsion: A guide for Arizona families

July 30, 2026
early childhood school readiness preschool

Parents do not expect a preschooler to be suspended or expelled. But it happens more often than many families realize. In fact, according to healthychildren.org, expulsion rates are nearly three times higher in preschool than in K-12… Read More

Keep your family safe around fireworks on the 4th of July

6/28/2018
safety

If you plan to be around fireworks this 4th of July, make sure to follow these tips to keep your kids as safe as possible.

parent running while shopping with a toddler

Expert advice on shopping with a toddler: ‘They’re not trying to be naughty.’

6/26/2018
parenting

For busy parents, a routine trip to the grocery store can be a challenge. Make things less stressful and more positive for you and your little one.

When reading to toddlers, books with pictures are ‘just right’

6/22/2018
early learning

New research shows that reading a story book with pictures sparks more brain activity in kids than watching a cartoon or reading a book without pictures.

boy and girl reading highlights the importance of reading for kindergarten readiness

Podcast: Kindergarten Readiness is Life Readiness

6/20/2018
school readiness

Being ready for school is about developing the foundations for language, social skills, persistence, curiosity and more. And it starts from birth.

Playbook highlights of playing with baby

Parents Playbook: Dad, mom in top plays with speedy freshman

5/26/2018
fatherhood

Check out the video highlights! Play is one of the best things you can do to support your child’s development and learning.

A parent’s guide to planning for kindergarten

5/24/2018
school readiness

From the parent of an almost-first grader, here are some things to check out ahead of time, before your child’s big day.

Use summer to prepare for kindergarten success

5/10/2018
school readiness

The first day of kindergarten is a big step for young kids. Families can use the summer to help make the transition to kindergarten easier.

Podcast: Reading, Language and Early Literacy

4/11/2018
Read On Arizona

Learn how you can help your baby or toddler develop a love of books and the skills they’ll need to learn to read.

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