12 Tips: How to Pay for College without Taking Out Loans
As parents of soon-to-be college-bound children, we’re always searching for ways to minimize the expense. Here are 12 tips for avoiding or minimizing costly college loans.
As parents of soon-to-be college-bound children, we’re always searching for ways to minimize the expense. Here are 12 tips for avoiding or minimizing costly college loans.
When your graduate closes the door to childhood, you want to give him a gift that reflects that milestone. Here are a few ideas to fit any family budget.
Originally scheduled for April, this Jory’s Journey event will be the first Autism Walk to be held in Birmingham that is focused on the underserved families in the Birmingham area who are impacted by autism.
Spring Break is one of the most highly anticipated weeks of each school year. Whether you and your family prefer a relaxing, laid back trip or an adrenaline-filled adventure, Texas has something to offer everyone this Spring Break.
India takes center stage with a month of community activities celebrating the country’s arts and culture at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
After nearly two years of construction, the new Thompson High School is truly a sight to behold. This 32, 269 square-foot facility is not only massive in size but filled with state-of-the-art technology, resources and academic additions that rival those of some college campuses.
Students from Primrose School at Liberty Park donate 312 books to Jessie’s Place on Read Across America Day.
Dinosaurs? Think Again!
The Gulf Coast Exploreum in Mobile presents a brand-new adventure where guests can go way back in time – before dinosaurs – when bizarre-looking animals dominated land and sea.
Birmingham Parent’s 2018 Summer Camp Directory including Day Camps, Overnight Camps, and Things for Camping.
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other African American activists, thanks to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which was launched on King’s birthday.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute celebrates Black History Month by hosting multiple, public events dedicated to the Civil Rights movement and those who have worked to create change and acceptance in our society.
Scientists have reason to believe that the local discovery of a new species of mega-toothed shark, which has been named Bryant Shark and was uncovered in Central Alabama, could have been part of the lineage that eventually led to Megalodon.
The arts improve children’s social skills, education, and creativity. Growing up, dance was always part of my life. From ages 3 to 19, I was dancing. Dance gave me an outlet for my energy and emotions. It also taught me discipline, patience, and more things about myself than I could ever list. It led me to study dance in college and to pursue a professional career. All forms of art influence children and help shape them as they grow.
WANTED: Group of local or online homeschoolers to form a tribe where we all feel relaxed and comfortable. Must just naturally hit it off, and if our kids get along, that’s even better. Must share ideas, field trips, encouragement, tears, laughs, rides, curriculum, coffee, playdates and frustrations. Future possibilities include starting a small learning co-op, holiday parties, book clubs for different ages, sports and more.
It can be difficult for parents to know exactly when to start teaching their children how to identify colors and numbers or when to start reading to them. However, the earlier parents begin reading to their kids, the better prepared they will be when entering kindergarten.
Beginning at 9 a.m. this Friday, UAB will celebrate veterans and their families with their annual Veteran’s Day ceremonies.
What Does It All Mean?
Research shows that when gifted students aren’t properly challenged academically, the result can be boredom, poor study habits and even troubling behavior issues.
The day your little one is finally ready to venture out into the world to start preschool is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.
Unique Ways to Celebrate Special Day.