An Ode to TV Moms. It was the hardest job I ever did, but also the most enjoyable. An Ode to TV Moms. Same for Buffy and Jody from Family.

This entire video game series is so amazingly entertaining that I have played all three games at least twice. I love the Paper Mario games so much that words cannot describe it; however, my job is to do just that. Look how far technology has come! Flip into 3-D and keep going! With the help of his partners in crime, the pixels and Luigi and, oddly, Bowser, they travel together through eight completely different worlds to recapture the Crystal Hearts and hopef.

Business news from the RAK marketing team. Big Surf opens season with half-off deal. Photo courtesy of Big Surf Waterpark in Tempe. Is offering 50 percent off of general admission during the first three weekends of May for guests who bring in at least three non-perishable food items for St. The promotion begins on Saturday, May 5, when Big Surf Waterpark opens for the 2012 season, and continues on Saturdays and Sundays through May 20.

A collaborative blog about giving back, by the staff of Raising Arizona Kids magazine. A good use for those used backpacks. Is asking kids to donate gently used backpacks to help kids in need. United Food Bank provides more than 500 backpacks every single week during the school year; many rip, get lost and need to be replaced. For more information about donating a backpack or joining the Kids Lunch Bunch, visit unitedfoodbank.

Six seeds to boost vitamins and fiber. This week is National Public Health Week. Since 1995, the American Public Health Association. The big push this year is to highlight prevention and wellness.

Education news from the staff of Raising Arizona Kids magazine. Story and photos by Daniel Friedman. Were treated to a private concert by Russian-born pianist Katya Grineva. Who is in town for a concert at the MIM. Katya Grineva signs autographs at the end of class.

Tales of the little boy named Christopher Robin whose fluffy companions include a bear called Winnie the Pooh.

A collaborative blog about youth sports in Arizona. National skateboard competition is open to local skaters. The sixth and final qualifying event for the 10th annual King of the Groms, a 12 and under skateboard contest series, and King of the Ams for ages 13 to 16, will be held at Kids That Rip! As many as 100 skaters .

The Educated Math Tutor exists as a resource for students, parents, and tutors who need easy access to available mathematics information. Most of the materials are of interest to mathematics students at the high school level, but younger students will also find relevant items. I plan to update information monthly, so check back frequently.