My first memory of racial disparities in healthcare goes back to the early ‘90s. I was in second grade when I first learned about how HIV and AIDS were devastating the Black community. Even as a child, I questioned...
We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending preschool, there are SO MANY wonderful schools in our area to choose from. To make...
This time of year is one of my favorites! The weather is lovely and there are tons of local spring events taking place! One of my favorites to attend with my family is the Renaissance Festival. It is such...
We’re already in the second month of 2025! Usually following the Christmas decoration clearance sales, the heart-shaped chocolate boxes, cards, and stuffed animals appear immediately on store shelves, signaling that Valentine’s Day is approaching. However, Valentine’s Day, despite its...
Back when I was a full-blown perfectionist, the idea of not having a New Year's Resolution fully formed by the very beginning of the year would have given me a minor panic attack. I wanted it all figured out...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This annual observance reminds families of the importance of good oral health, specifically for children. Establishing healthy attitudes toward dental care and routines is as important as any other life skill, as...
Did you buy your kid an e-bike for Christmas? Phoenix is the perfect city for e-bike riders, with its flat terrain and year-round sunshine. But the bustling streets and crowded bike paths make safety a top priority. Kids need...
Snow Week at the AZ Science Center: The Arizona Science Center has once again crafted a magical experience for visitors! They created a space for wonderment and imagination and found a way to bring the cold and snow...
Ah, the glory days of happy hour—when I could sip cocktails, laugh with friends, and somehow still make it to closing time. Fast forward a few (more than a few) years, and now my “late-night adventures” involve opening the...
Happy New Year! Here's hoping 2025 is the best year for all of you!
Are there any events that we haven’t covered or do you know of a future family-friendly event our community should know about? Feel free to submit...
What an amazing year! Thank you for being part of our community! Would you believe we hit 10 years of Phoenix Moms this year?! What an incredible journey!
We are still going strong and encouraging Phoenix mamas in all things...
As we quickly approach the end of the year, there will hopefully be a few moments amongst the chaos to quietly sit and reflect on 2024. Whether it was the best year of your life, the worst, or somewhere...
Are you tired of stressing over your child's birthday party details?
Look no further! Michaels craft store offers an amazing party solution that's both fun and hassle-free. Michaels parties are convenient, creative, organized, and affordable. I had the pleasure...
I've heard it said that good is the enemy of great. But I would argue that "good enough" might actually be the key to peace on Earth and good will to men this Christmas.
As moms, we know all too...
Summer is right around the corner and is the perfect time to reevaluate your wellness in a variety of ways. You may consider wellness to be eating right, hydrating, and exercising, but there is so much more to it!...
When my son first picked up a football he found in our yard, I thought, Oh, how cute! A little backyard hobby. Little did I know this ball would consume our lives, invade my weekends, and turn me into...
We are officially in the holiday season! Halloween has passed, and now the race is on to the ball drop on December 31st. Before that happens, there are a couple of major celebrations to be had as we head...
Holiday toy drives are the perfect way to involve your children in giving this season! There are so many wonderful conversations that can happen as you shop for a toy drive.
Through this simple yet meaningful gesture, a child can...
Phoenix Moms brings you our annual Kids Holiday Gift Guide, featuring products that will be the perfect gift for the kiddos on your list this holiday season!
Our community of writers are sharing tried and true toys that continue to...
Phoenix Moms has launched our annual Holiday Gift Guide for Mom's, featuring products that will be the perfect gift to add to your want list!
We love finding local products, just the right gift, and tried and true brands and...
Here is your neighborhood Christmas Lights round-up for Phoenix!
Christmas Eve Luminarias in Moon Valley - 1344 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA
Start from Thunderbird Rd and Coral Gables Drive, and go north on Coral Gables. Follow the lights...
Hey there, fellow moms! Today, let's chat about something that might seem a bit daunting but is actually totally doable: getting a passport for your little ones (or yourself!) right here in Arizona. As a busy mom, I know...
**Originally posted in 2019. Reposted in 2024 in honor of National Adoption month**
After five pregnancy losses and years of failed fertility treatments, my journey to parenthood felt hopeless. The pain, grief, and loneliness I was experiencing felt too much...
Maya Angelou, one of my favorite writers, encouraged us to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” With all the heaviness, dark feelings, and divisiveness our country is facing, maybe this is the perfect time to challenge ourselves to...
As we quickly approach Thanksgiving, it reminds me to pause and focus on feelings of thankfulness and gratitude that I failed to fully recognize throughout the year. As all moms know, the mental load of motherhood is crushing, and...
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Phoenix Moms Preschool Guide
We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending...
