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The Big Page20 fun family activities for fall
Make some unforgettable family memories during this fall's cooler weather.
Make some unforgettable family memories during this fall's cooler weather.
'Sesame Street' parodies 'Star Wars' and it's perfect
We're still a ways away from 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' but 'Sesame Street' has found the...
We're still a ways away from 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' but 'Sesame Street' has found the perfect way to tide us over.
Catch the wave with Yancey's exciting 'Infinite Sea'
The sequel to 'The 5th Wave' ups the tension as teen heroes fight aliens.
The sequel to 'The 5th Wave' ups the tension as teen heroes fight aliens.
New biography applauds Cosby's cultural impact
Mark Whitaker's book arrives on the 30th anniversary of 'The Cosby Show.'
Mark Whitaker's book arrives on the 30th anniversary of 'The Cosby Show.'
7 ways to save this week in metro Phoenix
Save on spa treatments, Mexican groceries and more with this week's seven deals.
Save on spa treatments, Mexican groceries and more with this week's seven deals.
Tips for cleaning baby stains
Use Erin Bried's tips for removing spit-up and poop stains in baby clothes.
Use Erin Bried's tips for removing spit-up and poop stains in baby clothes.
Arizona Cardinals players' favorite things
We found out what team members of the Arizona Cardinals loved. From video games to...
We found out what team members of the Arizona Cardinals loved. From video games to restaurants to movies, here are some of their favorite things. By Kylie Gad
25 service ideas for families with kids
Are you looking to create kind, generous, globally-minded kids? The best place to start...
Are you looking to create kind, generous, globally-minded kids? The best place to start is serving together as a family!
6 indoor rainy-day activities for kids
Schools are closed and the kids are finding it boring.
Schools are closed and the kids are finding it boring.
Donations pour in for Valley teen with cancer
A Valley teenager with terminal cancer has received an outpouring of support and...
A Valley teenager with terminal cancer has received an outpouring of support and donations to complete his bucket list.
12 September events for kids in Arizona
Make this a fun, educational month with Azcentral's guide to the top September events for...
Make this a fun, educational month with Azcentral's guide to the top September events for kids.
Dogs get blues when youngsters go back to school
Young people aren't the only ones who get back-to-school blues.
Young people aren't the only ones who get back-to-school blues.
Nascar's Kenseth launches anti-bullying children's book
Championship-winning race car driver Matt Kenseth can now put a children's book on his...
Championship-winning race car driver Matt Kenseth can now put a children's book on his resume.
Five habits parents should avoid this back-to-school season
Whether your kids have recently gone back to school or are preparing to go shortly, it's...
Whether your kids have recently gone back to school or are preparing to go shortly, it's never too late to start thinking about how we can make this year successful and low-stress, both for our kids and ourselves.
Bruce Springsteen has written children's book
Bruce Springsteen has written a children's book based on the opening ballad of his 2009...
Bruce Springsteen has written a children's book based on the opening ballad of his 2009 album.
6 birthday party ideas for teen girls
Once the pink frills and princess themes are outgrown, how can you make a teen girl's...
Once the pink frills and princess themes are outgrown, how can you make a teen girl's birthday special?
Through 9/28: 'Build!' at the Heard Museum
Gallery Glimpse of exhibit of Lego-brick sculptures by Native American artists, plus...
Gallery Glimpse of exhibit of Lego-brick sculptures by Native American artists, plus hands-on activities.
12 museums kids will love in the Valley
These 12 Valley museums make it fun to learn about history, government and science.
These 12 Valley museums make it fun to learn about history, government and science.
No photos: Parents opt to keep babies off Facebook
Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream...
Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream of school milestones on Facebook.
How much it costs to raise a child in 2013
A child born in 2013 will cost a middle-income American family an average of $245,340...
A child born in 2013 will cost a middle-income American family an average of $245,340 until he or she becomes an adult.
"The Give A Kiss Foundation" tries to make cancer patients feel like…
The Give a Kiss Foundation is all about making it all better with a kiss. From massages,...
The Give a Kiss Foundation is all about making it all better with a kiss. From massages, to make-overs, and wigs, the foundation is all about giving back to those who are battling cancer. To learn more go to: facebook.com/giveakisstocancer
Family's summer travel teaches hard work, service
The Murset children spent their summer doing chores — just not at their own home.
The Murset children spent their summer doing chores — just not at their own home.
Doctor's book tells kids where not to put stuff
Glendale ear, nose and throat doctor puts out the word for toddlers and their parents.
Glendale ear, nose and throat doctor puts out the word for toddlers and their parents.
Kids' brains reorganize when learning math skills
Sometime in elementary school, you quit counting your fingers and just know the answer.
Sometime in elementary school, you quit counting your fingers and just know the answer.
Photos: Top 10 children's books made into movies
The Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare and Dormouse in the 1951 film "Alice in Wonderland."
The Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare and Dormouse in the 1951 film "Alice in Wonderland."
Summer of the Kid: 16 uniquely Arizona places to see
Arizona doesn't have a Disneyland or a Six Flags or anything similarly extravagant. But...
Arizona doesn't have a Disneyland or a Six Flags or anything similarly extravagant. But it does have plenty of attractions that kids enjoy.
White students to no longer be majority at school
For the first time ever, U.S. public schools are projected to have more minority students...
For the first time ever, U.S. public schools are projected to have more minority students than white students.
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