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Gift of Adoption: An Organization that is Changing Lives
Hi everyone. I’m so excited to be here and share my story with you! My husband Eric and I both played sports in college, which is how we met, and I have continued to...
Six Easy Tips to Make Your Teeth White, Bright, Strong and Healthy
They say “you are never fully dressed until you wear a smile.” A white and bright smile is many people’s aspiration. It’s a proven trick to make an excellent first impression. Do you know...
Sun Harvest Baby Food: Ending the Picky Eater Stand-Off
Are you a stressed mama of a picky baby? The symptoms of a picky eater can be pretty stressful. Your baby might push away the spoon or turn their head from it. They may...
Affording Braces for Your Child
The investment made to improve a smile is some of the most important money you will ever spend to boost your child’s self-confidence. Our partners at Dunn Orthodontics believe finances shouldn’t stand between your...
How Journaling Can Enhance Your Life
From helping you to feel more confident to boosting your critical thinking skills, journaling provides many benefits. This self-care practice can aid you in your pursuit of happiness and growth by giving you a...
Start Smiling More! Orthodontic Treatment Options for Every Age
While orthodontic treatment can be accomplished at any age, many parents find it difficult to determine the best time to start. Our partners at Dunn Orthodontics are helping us explore the benefits of seeking...
Family Pictures – What’s The Big Deal?
Family pictures… what’s the point?
Have you ever found yourself wondering this exact thing as you contemplate putting yourself through all the stress of finding the perfect photographer, coordinating outfits, and then hoping and praying...
Online Etiquette for the Classroom
Who would have thought that we would be wearing masks, socially distancing and our
kids’ classroom would be at home learning online? We can be proud of our children for
hanging in there and experiencing a...
BRACES VS. CLEAR ALIGNERS
If you’re thinking about getting braces or clear aligners for your child, you may have wondered which orthodontic treatment option makes the most sense for your family. Did you know that an increasing number...
Makeup Junkies Rejoice! Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Makeup junkies rejoice! Coupon Chief rounded up tons of ways to get free makeup samples, plus ways to DIY your own spa day when you’re at home!
Sephora Tricks
When shopping at Sephora, there are plenty...
Amazing Smiles, Safely Dunn
Drs. Matt and Courtney Dunn are thrilled to be back doing what they love – giving Phoenix and Scottsdale area residents amazing smiles! The talented and experienced team at Dunn Orthodontics is committed to...
4 Ways to Make a Crowded Closet Look Fabulous
Making the most of your closet space doesn’t have to break the bank. Small tweaks can make a BIG difference. Try one or a few of the below hacks to get organized and make...
Tips to conceive with PCOS
If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you may have a difficult time getting pregnant. But, it is not impossible to conceive with PCOS. In fact, by following the recommendations below, you can increase...
Dads Who Do It All – Achieving Work-Life Balance
Achieving work-life balance isn’t easy, especially without our normal routines. Now that remote work has been the norm for quite some time, it’s crucial to make sure the whole family strives for healthy habits....
Baby Signs with Kris
By Kris Smooke, Owner/Instructor Tiny Hands Learning
About Baby Signs
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a window into your baby’s thoughts and growing personality? Actually, you do! Open up the lines of communication with...
Birth to Five Helpline
These are unusual and challenging times that we face. Staying connected by having someone to talk with or lend an empathetic ear is more important than ever to our well-being, our families and our...
6 Creative Ways To Help Seniors Get Through The Pandemic
Caring for our senior family members during the coronavirus pandemic is essential. However, social distancing can put a damper on our ability to put their needs first without putting their health in jeopardy. Luckily,...
Finding and Fulfilling Dreams While Parenting
Last year I fulfilled a dream. I became a published author of a children’s book, My Milk Will Go, Our Love Will Grow: A Book for Weaning. We often hear that when we have...
How to Reset Your Morning Routine for Success + Printable Mantras
There's a lot going on in the world right now, and staying positive can be a struggle. In quarantine without our normal morning routines, it's easy to go a little bit stir crazy. Let...
Teach your Kids About the Ocean While Stuck at Home
Here in Scottsdale, we may be far from the ocean, but that doesn’t mean its not important to our families. Teach your kids about the ocean while we're all spending extra time at home.
Just...
Tips to Help You Structure the Days and Weeks Ahead
Have you been looking for tips to help you structure the days and weeks ahead? Phoenix Children's Hospital has generously offered ideas for our community!
As parents, we want to make sure we are doing...
Kindness Calendars
What are your resolutions for the New Year? If your thoughts immediately jump to more energy, better relationships or just more of that much needed “me” time it may be a good opportunity to...
5 Foods to Make You Happy
It’s widely known that stress, anxiety and depression all affect your mental health, but many don’t know that improving your mood could be as simple as choosing the right food. Your microbiome, which is...
Nannies 101
Is it just me, or does the word “nanny” have a magical vibe coming from it? The classic Mary Poppins is anything but an ordinary nanny, from her quick and fun clean up abilities...
There’s Value in Skinned Knees: The Importance of Risk
A guy with a gun hollered. “Don’t touch it!” These are the words I’ll never forget hearing while visiting a modern art museum in the Midwest. As the kids walked through the exhibits, I...
Celebrating National Adoption Month – An Adoptive Mom’s Story
November is National Adoption Month – a month-long celebration that began in 1995 by Presidential Proclamation as a way to raise awareness for the hundreds of thousands of children in foster care in need...
Celebrating Literacy Day
Trusting Connections and Arizonans for Children partner to kickoff National Family Literacy Month with an event on Nov. 1 for National Family Literacy Day.
With a legacy of supporting the communities they serve, Trusting Connections Nanny Agency is proud to partner with Phoenix based non-profit, Arizonans for...
The Modern Mother
Society, Grandparents, Friends, Neighbors, Professional colleagues — many of us to new moms:
Breast is best, but obviously not in public. You should co-sleep, but it is so unsafe. You should go back to work...
#SquadGoals: Building Self-Confidence for our Girls
It's never too early to start building self-confidence in our girls. It happened the other day. I caught her looking intensely in the mirror. Scrutinizing her face, concentrating, judging. Assessing her appearance and coming...
The Impact of Sugary Drinks on Children’s Teeth
By Dr. Cayce Wallace
Pediatric Dentist
Arcadia Pediatric Dental
We all love sweets, and kids often love sweet drinks such as soda, sports drinks, and fruit juice. Unfortunately, sugary beverages can cause a host of dental...