Whether it’s a close friend, spouse, partner, parent, child, or other relative, losing a loved one can feel overwhelming and heartbreaking. You may experience waves of intense and very difficult emotions, ranging from profound sadness, emptiness, and despair to...
I find as a mother, or maybe just as a woman, I tend to overanalyze, over plan, over think... I compare myself to others who appear (via their social media updates and pictures) to have lives that are easier, more exciting,...
The migration season for Phoenicians is upon us! It seems that almost everyone I know is packing up their car and heading out on family road trips to escape the soaring triple digit temps. Normally, we are one of...
Our brand is for everyone, including vulnerable populations like young children, young families, and pregnant women."
We recently had the distinct pleasure to sit down with Christopher Gavigan, Co-founder and Chief Purpose Officer of The Honest Company. We are truly...
Did you know that Arizona is only one of two states that does not have a ban on texting while driving?!
The only state law on the subject is a ban for bus drivers. Really? Last month, our legislators voted to ban texting...
Spanking has been used as a disciplinary action for children for decades. While some may completely disagree with this type of consequence, there are others who are firm believers in spanking. There have been multiple articles, blogs, videos, etc....
I practically grew up at the Public Library in Tempe. My memories are full of my single mom lugging me, my two sisters, and two brothers into the van and involve either a story time, checking out handfuls of...
I have always had a love for animals and luckily grew up always having a pet or two....or three. All of them had such different and unique personalities, but the one thing they all had in common was giving...
Recently, I’ve read and heard a lot about the mental load — you know, that invisible 300-pound weight mothers tend to carry around in their heads. Regardless of how we split up or divide chores and duties in our...
Understanding How Your Motivators Drive You
I often hear people say that they are "self-sabotagers." They use this term to explain perceived failures such as procrastinating work projects, failed romantic relationships, dieting mishaps, or unmet plans. These self-defeating behaviors can...
As a young, childless schoolteacher, I remembered a great idea from one of my student's parent for future school years. Her words of wisdom for preparing for back to school with routine are something I have been using for...
January is National Bath Safety Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children are injured or killed in bathroom accidents annually. We wanted to give you some tips on how to keep your bathroom safe.
Water Temperature: It's...
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At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our foremost priority is the proper, healthy dental and orthodontic development of our patients. Nothing makes us happier than...
February is the month of L O V E!
And, although that usually means Valentine’s Day and celebrating your significant other, I am going to offer an alternative cultural tradition: radical self love! What if you spend the whole month...
Birthday Parties. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love celebrating my sweet babies, but I have to be honest and tell you that I feel overwhelmed when we get home with a ton of new toys that...
We're so lucky to live in Phoenix and to have an amazing food and drink culture, with all this wonderful patio weather all we want to do is meet our friends for afternoon day dates, take a break from...
Sundays do not revolve around meal planning at my house, and I’ll admit that sometimes it really shows. The end of each work day usually ends with my husband and I texting back and forth about what should be...
I pulled open the nail salon door and the overwhelming fumes rolled over my head, not helping the anxiety. I stumbled across my words, feeling like a small child summoned for a scolding. "I'm having an event uh...thing next...
Ugh, moving is the worst. Even in the best of circumstances moving really is the pits. Add in two kids under 4, and you’ve got a tiring, long, few weeks on your hands.
Even with just a 3 mile move...
Have you ever had a seemingly irrational thought or worry get stuck in your head no matter how hard you tried to ignore it?
Humans, on average, have over 20,000 thoughts on any given day. Most of these come and...
Summer is here which means the older kids are home from school and the younger kids (and their parents!) are soon going to find the park a bit hotter than anyone would like. What will save the day as...
I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. I have always loved birthdays. It's so fun to celebrate with the people you love. One thing that I started doing for my birthday now that I'm a mom is getting freebies for...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. There was a saying in the 90s which I took to heart when I heard it : "Every day should be Earth Day". I totally agree. While I am certainly a work...
There are so many pros to breastfeeding. "Breast is Best!" is constantly spread around in birthing classes, hospitals, doctor's offices, magazines, books and in moms groups all over the world. It's an amazing tool to set your baby up...
The DivaCup may be one of those "crunchy mama" products that makes some people cringe, but to me it's been a HUGE relief! I've been using the Diva Cup for about three years now and I absolutely love it. It...
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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide :: Finding the Perfect Gift for...
Phoenix Moms brings you our annual Kids Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products that will be the perfect gift for the kiddos on your list...
