Resources for parents and caregivers

Mayo Clinic recommends staying at home for Halloween

Halloween is almost here and there's concern about keeping kids and families safe from COVID-19. We spoke with Dr. Kai Singbartl, Head of Infection Prevention and Control at the Mayo Clinic, about some safe alternatives to trick-or-treating that families can consider this year. Singbartl emphasized, "if you are sick or if you've been exposed to somebody with COVID-19, please do not engage in any in-person activities. Stay at home and do not interact with other people."

Oct. 28, 2020

Kids Count data report shows the well-being of Arizona children

The Annual Kids Count from the Annie E. Casey Foundation is out. The report focuses on the well-being of children in Arizona and around the country. We learned more from Siman Qaasim, President and CEO of Children's Action Alliance. Arizona's report recently came out and "what we try to do is take a 10 year look back and try to find out what are those larger trends, where are things headed for children's well being," said Qaasim.

Oct. 28, 2020

Voter IQ: What is a school board and how are members elected?

There's increasing attention over school policies regarding masks and other COVID-19 issues. Those policies and issues are decided by school boards. But what is a school board and how are these boards elected? We asked Steven Chapman, the president of the Arizona School Board Association.

Oct. 14, 2020

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