Stephanie Rodda

Childhood Grief: Ways to Help

Childhood Grief and Ways to Help

Grief is an individualized process; no two people grieve the same way or in the same time frame.

When Your Child is Adopting a Child

When Your Child is Adopting a Child

Three women who became grandmothers by adoption provide their insight on how it’s impacted them and their families.

Does My Toddler Need Glasses?

Does My Toddler Need Glasses?

Local pediatric optometrists Rena C. Lewis, O.D. of Narrows Eye Care and Calah Ray, O.D. of Vestavia Eye Care answer our questions about what to look for and when to bring a child for eye care.

Childhood Trauma Triggers

Childhood Trauma Triggers

Rachel Ashcraft, an occupational therapist with Child Play Therapy in Birmingham, specializes in childhood trauma triggers.

A Force to be Reckoned With – Prayer Force United

A Force to be Reckoned With – Prayer Force United

It can be easy to become discouraged when listening to or reading news reports of crime in our area. We might find ourselves struggling with feelings of despair or even fear, as we grow concerned for the safety of our families and neighborhoods. Thankfully, things can improve and there is some good news to be shared that just might restore our hope and help us find our courage.

PB&J Sandwiches

PB&J Sandwiches

Simple kindness is on the verge of becoming a lost art in our society and yet, there are still those who remind us what a big difference a small kindness can make. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by all that needs doing in the world and become paralyzed, doing nothing instead of doing what we can and making a real difference.

Resources for Gifted Students | Birminghamparent.com

Resources for Gifted Students

Research shows that when gifted students aren’t properly challenged academically, the result can be boredom, poor study habits and even troubling behavior issues.

What is Fair Trade? | Birminghamparent.com

What is Fair Trade?

Stories in the news about child labor and negligent working conditions are alarming, to say the least. But what can we do about it?

Answering the Adoption Questions | Birminghamparent.com

Answering the Adoption Questions

How much does it cost to adopt a child? Do I have to be married? Own my home? Here’s answers to many misconceptions about adoption from someone who knows.

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