Voice For A Better Arizona: Family In Focus

How to teach your kids about death

Friday, Oct 26, 10:24 am
One of the most heart breaking events that will happen is the death of a loved one. Having experienced this a couple of times, I can tell you that when you have children, it is never an easy task to... Read more...
Few Arizona politicians contributing to presidential race

Friday, Oct 26, 8:01 am
PHOENIX -- Gov. Jan Brewer hadn't. Nor had any U.S. senator or representative from Arizona. Or 79 out of 90 state lawmakers. For those whose role can involve fundraising and who would seem to have... Read more...
Arizona foster care faces more children, fewer families

Friday, Oct 26, 6:40 am
More and more kids in Arizona are being separated from their biological families and are in need of foster care. "We have a community in crisis," said Pam Giardina, programs officer for the Christian... Read more...
Expert: Block kids' ability to send photos, videos

Thursday, Oct 25, 2:55 pm
Raising a child is not an easy task, but the inundation of technology is making it even more difficult. With the advent of text messages and photo sharing, younger and younger children can be, willingly... Read more...
Health Update- No place like home for seniors

Thursday, Oct 25, 11:18 am
Dr. Sam Benjamin makes a plea to keep the family unit together up until the last moments of a loved ones life. Read more...
Illegal immigration leaves impact on Arizona families

Thursday, Oct 25, 7:42 am
Because of immigration laws such as SB 1070 and current immigration policies, some Valley families find themselves suddenly divided and instant members of an expanding social status commonly referred... Read more...
PCH clinic focuses on rise of childhood obesity

Thursday, Oct 25, 6:45 am
Childhood obesity continues to be a serious problem in the United States. Children as young as 1 are being admitted into the Care Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Children with a body mass... Read more...
Financial planning should be part of family life

Wednesday, Oct 24, 6:22 pm
Money shouldn't be a hidden. It should be an open discussion at an early time to better the whole family. Wayne Stutzer, senior vice president and financial adviser of RBC Wealth Management told... Read more...
Finding balance necessary within families

Wednesday, Oct 24, 6:20 pm
Families are more stressed out than they were 10 or 20 years ago. Scottsdale psychologist, Dr. Bettina Lehnert told News/Talk 92.3 KTAR's... Read more...
Unmarried couples living together on rise

Wednesday, Oct 24, 4:24 pm
Cohabitation refers to two romantic partners living together without being married. In the United States, rates of cohabitation have been on the rise from 45 percent to about 66 percent. Also... Read more...
15 daily things to do to strengthen your marriage

Wednesday, Oct 24, 4:21 pm
Don’t think you have time for 15 daily things? You may be surprised to learn you are already doing simple activities that strengthen your marriage. Some of these other suggestions might involve... Read more...
Younger generation feels more cautious about buying a home

Wednesday, Oct 24, 1:04 pm
Though people ages 18 to 35 want to own a home, 69 percent say the housing bust has helped them know more about buying a home than their parents did at their age, according to MarketWatch,... Read more...
Stepparenting can be filled with special trials, joy

Wednesday, Oct 24, 6:46 am
These days there's a 50-50 chance a child will be brought up in a divorced home. The odds are even higher for kids living in Arizona. A recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau Read more...
Seven tips to prepare children for school

Tuesday, Oct 23, 7:43 pm
When it comes to raising a child, parents not only have to provide for that child, but make sure their son or daughter is prepared to become an adult. And as it turns out, the sooner parents start,... Read more...
Study reveals nuances of family life

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2:08 pm
We all know our own family's day-to-day routines, but have you ever wondered what your neighbors or friends are doing at the same time? As it turns out, probably the same thing you are. The... Read more...
Dad's advice very influential in teenagers' sexual activity

Tuesday, Oct 23, 10:31 am
The relationship between fathers and teens and the advice they give seems to strongly influence teen choices about sexual activity, according to a Read more...
41 percent of Americans don't have an emergency fund

Tuesday, Oct 23, 10:30 am
Do you have less than $500 in savings? You’re not alone. While it is a good idea to have extra cash in case of a financial emergency, 41 percent of Americans have less than $500 saved,... Read more...
7 ways to get involved in your grandchildren's lives

Tuesday, Oct 23, 10:29 am
I consider myself lucky, but also realize my situation was somewhat different then most people. I grew up having my maternal grandparents living in the same town. Until I was 10 they lived at most 10... Read more...
Weak economy leads to more boomerang kids

Tuesday, Oct 23, 6:52 am
For more adult children, there's no place like home as they struggle to make ends meet. According to an Ohio State University study that examined U.S. Census data, 43 percent of adults under the... Read more...
Author: Always be nice to your kids

Monday, Oct 22, 7:39 pm
With so many multi-generational and blended families, we're getting better with raising kids. Harvey Merriam, author of "Three Steps To... Read more...