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What are the best habits to help our family stay healthy and minimize sickness? Some basic things that every parent should be teaching their kids on a daily basis to stay healthy include simple, good hygiene: Brush teeth every day. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Be considerate by covering coughs and sneezes. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands. Get adequate rest so that your immune system works better. When should I keep my child home to prevent spreading illness? A child with a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or…

First it was gun violence. Then it was climate change. Now it’s an honest-to-goodness pandemic that has infiltrated our communities and collective consciousness — leaving us stammering, yet again, for the right words to explain terrible things to our children. If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Families the world over are with you on this one. Here are some tips to get you through as the outbreak continues. Make children feel safe. We are battling two…

First it was gun violence. Then it was climate change. Now it’s an honest-to-goodness pandemic that has infiltrated our communities and collective consciousness — leaving us stammering, yet again, for the right words to explain terrible things to our children. If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Families the world over are with you on this one. Here are some tips to get you through as the outbreak continues. Make children feel safe. We are battling two…

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is committed to staying connected with its customers and continuing to provide exceptional service. AZGFD’s highest priority is the safety and wellness of customers, staff, partners and volunteers. As a reminder, outdoor enthusiasts can conduct most department business without having to visit any of the seven statewide offices. The following products and services are available online 24/7 by visiting www.azgfd.gov. Fishing, hunting, and combo licenses (including duplicates), and migratory bird stamps.  (www.azgfd.com/license/) Watercraft registration renewals. (www.azgfd.com/boating/registration/) Off-highway vehicle (OHV) decals. (www.azgfd.com/OHV/Decals/) The following services must be conducted in-person or by U.S. mail: New watercraft…