Family

Add a splash of safety for the summer

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN - SUN STAFF WRITER

With the weather warming up, some Yumans are already daring to dip their toes in swimming pools and the Colorado River. But with playtime comes the responsibility to make sure everyone has a fun time and a safe time - especially for children. Wheth... Full story

Summer camp offers cellos, not canoes

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

Most kids don't head off to summer camp with a violin under their arm. But Yuma's own Strings Del Rio Summer Music Camp is certainly no ordinary camp experience. Instead of canoes and campfires, students are treated to all things string, be it cell... Full story

Planning after a breakup

BY LARRY DEASON, ESTATE PLANNING

Nobody plans to break up. When a couple marries, they dream of their lives together and the special times which they will share. They think of the shared holidays and the family which will grow from their love. Their lives become intertwined emotiona... Full story

Reflecting on Yuma's library boom

BY SARAH WISDOM, CHECK THIS OUT!

The Yuma County Library District will join libraries across the nation to celebrate National Library Week April 11-17.It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians, and to promote library use and support.T... Full story

CuddleKit receives donation

OG RV Resort Park Association turned over 130 pillowcases made by members to Kristen Sheppeard (third from right), of CuddleKits, along with toys and items purchased through fundraising. Members (from left) are Marina Williams, Beve Henson, Janet Sta... Full story

Dioramas to vie for 'Peeple's Choice'

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

Local librarians are inviting local peeps to make some art with colorful marshmallow critters.The Yuma County Library District is planning a Peeps in Literature Diorama Contest this month in celebration of National Library Week, April 11-17.The libra... Full story

A better way to say no

BY MELISSA BEHUNIN, FAMILY FOCUS

I truly believe that parenting should be fun. However, some parts are more fun than others. We spend some of the best part of our existence attempting to keep our kids from eating dirt, trying to convince them to take a bath, or figuring out ways to ... Full story

Spinecrackers read 100th book

BY NANCY GILKEY - SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Members of a local club have visited India, Africa and the distant shores of Denmark. They’ve sat in the jury box at a local murder trial, they’ve walked with Malcolm X, and they’ve watched as a forgettable horse swept the Triple Cr... Full story

Six key characteristics to strong families

BY CHRISTINA HAWKEY, FAMILY FOCUS

I teach a class at Arizona Western College called The Family. I love teaching this class because we learn how to strengthen families — the building blocks of neighborhoods, communities and nations.For the past two years, I have divided my stude... Full story

Keeping your marriage healthy...with kids

BY MELISSA GIBSON BEHUNIN

One of my favorite theories looking at interpersonal relationships is psychologist Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. He suggests that all relationships can be defined by the absence or presence of three main components, often depict... Full story

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