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The Addict’s Mom Announces Their Nationwide Campaign, Lights of Hope, 2018

Join others within our community in honoring and supporting those whose lives have been shattered by addiction and remembering those lost. Ceremonies will be hosted by local chapters throughout the United States. In September, candles will burn bright as beacons of hope for the 22.7 million Americans addicted to drugs.

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

Is your child a picky eater? Has it become an uncomfortable power struggle at mealtime? Join us as we chat with Child’sPlay therapy center in Birmingham.

Dealing with Dyslexia

Dealing with Dyslexia

According to “The Nation’s Report Card,” more than 60 percent of fourth graders in the United States are not proficient at reading.

10 Ways to Make Caregiver Drop Off Easier

10 Ways to Make Caregiver Drop Off Easier

“Don’t leave me! NO! Please! Mommy! Mommy, don’t go!” Sound familiar? Separation anxiety is a normal part of child development. Here are some tips to help alleviate your child’s anxiety.

Childhood Trauma Triggers

Childhood Trauma Triggers

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

Helping Children Adjust to a Move

Helping Children Adjust to a Move

The Rivera family lived in a cozy three-bedroom home. But cozy became cramped when they adopted four children within two years. “We had gone from three to seven people under one roof,” recalls their mother Nancy. So the Riveras moved to a larger home about an hour away. 

How Birth Order Affects How We Parent


Baby Love! How Birth Order Affects How We Parent

Can birth order can be as powerful a variable in personality development as gender? Author Laura Lyles Reagan delves into the research surrounding birth order and reveals how it can affect how we might parent.

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