Summer vacation is finally here, and this is a time of year that parents approach with both excitement and a little trepidation. On the one hand, it’s nice to experience a lull in an otherwise busy schedule – no more busy nights full of homework, packing lunches, and other school preparation activities. On the other […]
4 Indoor Summer Activities for Kids
Summer vacation is here, which means time for fun in the sun in much of the country. In Arizona, however, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees, and too much sun exposure could prove dangerous, especially for our younger children. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways you can have fun inside this summer when extreme temperatures […]
Success Stories at TIA – Teo
Teo is a 2018 graduate of TIA. He plans on attending the UofA to get a business degree and minor in music. Teo feels that his friends and teachers at TIA have been like a family to him and that everyone looks out for each other, something that did not happen at his previous school. […]
A Comprehensive History of Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 13th, is Mother’s Day this year – the U.S. holiday celebrating and honoring mothers. Many are unfamiliar with how, where, and why the holiday first began. It may surprise you to learn that honoring mothers has quite a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Worship of Mother Deities in Ancient […]
Facing Dragons at TIA
One hundred and fifty high school students and their teachers from TIA attended the annual two day Facing Dragons event led by life coach Brodie Whitney. What is Facing Dragons About? Facing Dragons is about transforming fears, challenges, stress and problems into available energy and power. The students attend the event to find their vision […]
Why it’s Not Cool to be the Cool Mom or Dad
Many parents want to be their child’s best friend and also experience societal pressure to be the “cool mom” or the “cool dad.” We want to hear our kids friends whisper enviously, “wow, your mom is so cool.” For some parents, the urge to be the “cool parent” is so strong that we ignore or […]
Mama and Papa Goose – Love of Reading Month Event
During our Love of Reading Month, the husband and wife team of Mama and Papa Goose, book authors and publishers, came from Houston, Texas, to Tucson to help inspire and motivate the students at TIA to be avid readers. Avid Readers Translates to Avid Learners Mama and Papa Goose, both first generation college graduates, refer […]
Adaptive Clothes for Special Needs Kids
If you have a child with special needs, everyday activities present an ongoing challenge. Routines for getting dressed, eating, taking care of personal hygiene, going to bed, and getting ready for an outing require more steps than they do for most families. For many children and parents, adaptive clothes makes things just a little bit […]
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