Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in tucson, AZ

Guest Post: Emme on Body Image and Self Esteem

by Kara B

February 23, 2009

Several of our City Editors recently had the great pleasure of participating in an interview with Emme, the supermodel and nationally recognized body image and self esteem advocate.  Emme has twice been selected as People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Women.

Emme is working with Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity to educate our country about weight bias, weight discrimination and wants to share with you helpful ways to teach your children about the harmful effects of weightbias and how to support a child in your life who is the victim of such a horrible experience.

Weekend Round-up: February 13-15

by Kara B

February 13, 2009

Here are the highlights for the weekend.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, Tucson Arena and Exhibit Halls, 10am-6pm, $9 Fee, All Ages The Show is open to the public and presents retail Dealers only. Proceeds from the Show remain in the Tucson economy and are used to support mineral knowledge and appreciation. Children 14 years and under are free with a paying adult. Saturday, February 14, 2009 is "Military Appreciation Day" and all active and retired military and their dependents with military ID are admitted free of charge.

Guest Post: Julie Irwin Zimmerman Author of "A Spiritual Companion to Infertility"

by Kara B

February 09, 2009

I want to welcome Julie Irwin Zimmerman as our Guest Blogger today!
Julie is a jounalist and regular contributor to Cincinnati Magazine.
She has also worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and the
Cincinnati Enquirer.  Today, she has graciously prepared this post to
introduce you to her book, "A Spiritual Companion to Infertility".
Now, if you yourself have (thankfully) not suffered with infertility,
I'm sure you're like me and you know someone who has.  Below, Julie
offers her thoughts about the the Octuplets' mom and her struggles with infertility.

Please comment below about your experiences with infertility - you, your sister, your friends...  Your comment will enter you to win a copy of Julie's book!  I'll pick a winner on Friday!  See you then!

99 Things to do With Your Little One Before kindergarten (or Maybe Just the First 9)

by Kara

January 27, 2009

Oh how fast they grow. In 5 short years they grow old enough to go to leave home and go to school 5 days a week. For some kids they will only be gone half a day but for the majority of the school districts, it is a whole day affair. While you may be looking ahead to your freedom, slow down and enjoy your precious few years with them. Let's start a list of things to do with our kids  Read more...

Guest Post: Potty Training Power!

by Kara

January 23, 2009

Do the words "diapers", "wipes", and "potty training" haunt you? Both of the boys took a long time to decide they were ready to move on from diapers, but when they did it was pretty easy. The months where I tried to force them to "train"? Not so easy. For those of you in the same boat or approaching the water, I have snagged you some experts on the subject. Here to help are Sean and Cindy  Read more...

The Things That Matter Most To Them

by Kara

January 06, 2009

Being kids, there is so much they lose control over. We as parents take away many of their choices, not a bad thing in itself, we do it for their best interest. However, they are always looking for ways to be in charge of themselves and this creates a power struggle. In the grand scheme of things, it is probably the smallest things (to us) that matter the most (to them). Freedom to move.  Read more...

Usborne First Experiences

by Kara

November 20, 2008

I love November's theme "Because a Great Book..." We are in love with books at our house. Book shelves are over flowing and yet buying a w book is hard to resist. J comes home with a new school library book every couple of days and although he is in kindergarten, his librarian knows him and his favorite books by name. With all of our love of new books, there are still a few tried and true  Read more...