Briarwood Ballet
This is the story of a preacher and a ballerina, and how a church and an art form combined to create an amazing Birmingham institution. It is also a story of God’s faithfulness, and no [Read More]
Article Category: Activities
How to Have a Happy Birthday Without the Party
The day your child was born is a day to celebrate and make them feel special. Birthday parties are fun, but they can be a lot of work and the costs can quickly add up. [Read More]
2017 The Guide Area Attractions
Aldridge Botanical Gardens 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. 205-682-8019, http://www.aldridgegardens.com Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1631 Fourth Ave. N., Birmingham. 205-327-9424, http://www.jazzhall.com Alabama School of Fine Arts 1800 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. 205-252-9241, [Read More]
Jump into Fun and Fitness with a Local Trampoline Park
“Personally, jumping on a trampoline gives you freedom – there’s joy in jumping through the air,” says David Van Vurst, owner/operations manager at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Kennesaw, GA. A Sky Zone is opening [Read More]
Teach your Child to Fish this Summer
Teaching your kids how to fish is a good idea. Fishing with your child When it comes to teaching your kid how to fish, it is important to note that there is a need for [Read More]
When You Don’t “Do Halloween”
Perhaps you are one of the families who choose not to celebrate Halloween. What are some good ways to celebrate fall, let the kids in on the fun and ignore the scary stuff altogether? Here’s [Read More]
Making the Most of School Field Trips
Teachers affirm that a well-planned school field trip make topics of study come alive by helping them associate concepts learned in the classroom with real world applications. Students retain information on the subject as a [Read More]
Helping Kids Embrace New Things
The secret to a happy life? It may involve an adventurous spirit. According to research from Winston-Salem State University, engaging in a wide variety of experiences increases positive emotions and minimizes negative ones. But that [Read More]
Choosing After-School Activities
The intense demands of school work may cause you to hesitate when it comes to after-school time. Although you don’t want to overload you child’s schedule, the academic, social and physical benefits of extracurricular programs [Read More]
Take the Kids Fishing
Kids are built for action. They don’t want to just go fishing – they want to catch fish. The species caught isn’t nearly as important as the number of fish caught. Don’t forget the rules [Read More]