Early Education

As Jason turned age 2, he started getting good at running. So when his mom took him to a friend’s house, he found himself exploring the house and backyard to see where his little legs could take him. He never noticed his mom slipping out—and never returning.

Summertime can be a very fun, but overwhelming time for parents, especially in Arizona where the constantly hot temperatures limit the amount of fun that kids can have outside. Here are some tips and ideas for maintaining sanity with routines and engaging in fun activities to break the boredom.

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