Now that Thanksgiving break is on the horizon with Winter break not far off from that, it’s time to get out the crafting supplies and start getting creative with the kiddos. If you’re high on holiday spirit but low on ideas, no worries! We’ve gathered up some of the best fall, winter, and holiday crafts for all ages. So, roll up your sleeves, get on those art smocks and enjoy! Fall Harvest & Thanksgiving Crafts Autumn Foam Animal Masks Welcome to Nana’s has outdone themselves

Most parents try to serve primarily healthy foods to their children every day. However, some of the foods widely considered ‘healthy’ may actually contain a lot of unnecessary added sugar, a leading cause of dental caries and gingivitis in children and adults. So, what can you do? If you want to learn more about this, you can read our articles about hidden sugar in kids’ foods and healthiest ways to eat sweets. To help you have fun while eating healthy, we have created this l

Are you ready for some summer fun? We know it’s been a long year, and we want to make sure our patients and their families enjoy the best possible summer break! To let everyone know about the best options in town we’ve compiled a summer fun guide, since it is never too early to begin planning. (No, we don’t get a portion of anything you spend at any of the locations on this list; we just want to provide this guide as a service to you, free of charge. Enjoy!) *As we begin to e

Have you ever taken a good look at a desert animal? If so, you may have noticed that some of the Earth’s desert animals have special adaptations to survive the heat of the desert, long periods without water, heavy winds, blowing sand, and more. But what do they eat when there’s hardly anything available? Let’s take a close-up view of 7 super cool desert animals and find out just exactly what and how they eat! Camel One of the first creatures to come to mind when someone menti

Cooking Ratios Have you ever tried cooking from scratch? It can be quite intimidating - until you learn a few of the basic tricks! For example, experienced cooks and bakers know that cooking from scratch usually requires following a set of ratios. These ratios give the right amount of each ingredient to make the dish just right. According to Shirley Corriher, of Fine Cooking, “In cakes, the protein ingredients, which are the flour and eggs, are the major structure-builders. T

There are thousands of wonderful crafts available online. With a bit of searching, you can find activities to interest any child. However, it can take some time and effort to weed out the websites that just send you from link to link, ask you to download something, or sign up for a mailing list to access the information. We have done some of the work for you and are providing this list of links to fun craft ideas. Simply click on the links or the photos to go directly to the

The fact that schools are closed brings a wonderful opportunity to enjoy more time with your children. However, if boredom or lack of routine starts causing problems, a few extra ideas for activities may be useful. So, we have created this list of activities for your family that uses items that you probably have lying around your house. As always, we gain nothing if you click on any of these links. We just want to help you make the most of this unexpected gift of time with yo

Although many of us are just getting settled back into the routine after the holidays, Spring Break will be here sooner than you think. Our area offers many incredible options for local activities or week-long camps. We have created this list of local programs and activities so you and your children can enjoy a wonderful spring break. It is also a great time to schedule a visit to Jungle Roots Children Dentistry and Orthodontics where your child will experience a unique jungl

As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Our weather is lovely, and all the holiday festivities are beginning. Even better, Arizona loves to celebrate, and there are holiday activities and events all around us! We have compiled this list of 11 activities you can enjoy this holiday season, including a wide variety of amazing lights shows, phenomenal performances, and Arizona’s own unique Tumbleweed Tree. From all of us at Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry

Family outings are a wonderful way to enjoy each others company, but it can also be a challenge to find fun things to do without destroying your budget. To spark some ideas, we have compiled this list of things to do near Phoenix. Click on the links to find additional details and directions. We are not affiliated with any of these places and don’t receive anything when you click a link; we just want to help you have a great time together! We hope you find something interestin