Bickering in the Backseat
It’s finally the first day of school. Your children are so excited that they took forever to fall asleep last night. They struggled this morning over what to wear. They barely picked at that healthy [Read More]
Article Category: Child Development
Hikes for Tykes
Every Saturday from the end of March through November, families with preschoolers can participate in a fun, educational free event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens designed to help the children interact with nature. Verna Gates, [Read More]
The Bathtub is a Baby’s Sensory Playground
From bath time to bedtime, there are a number of rituals parents participate in with their children that bring them closer together. These small acts provide a sense of security to little ones and serve [Read More]
Expert Tips for Staying Well and Fit During your Pregnancy
For many mothers-to-be, the joy of seeing those two little pink lines is quickly followed by anxiety over how to get the best start for their child. But it can be difficult to decide what [Read More]
Teach Your Kids to Give Back to Others with Volunteering
Before venturing out, there are things to consider before volunteering, says Antiqua Cleggett, public relations and fundraising manager for Hands On Birmingham, a United Way of Central Alabama program that connects people with organized and [Read More]
Choosing a Pediatrician
Fortunately, there are lots of great choices. “Pediatric care in the Birmingham area is excellent, no matter where you go,” says Dr. Dan Carter, a pediatrician with Greenvale Pediatrics in Hoover, one of 12 Children’s [Read More]
When Your Children Have No Grandparents
My father passed away the day before my oldest child’s sixth birthday. We moved 1,200 miles away from our extended family three years later. Consequently, my children never had a grandpa to play catch, go fishing, [Read More]
Does your child need an IEP?
Does your child have any of the following disabilities: autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, Tourette’s, or an intellectual disability, developmental delay, learning disability, speech or language impairments, emotional disturbance, learning disability, visual or hearing impairment, [Read More]
10 Tips for Transitioning to High School
In the transition, teenagers tend to realize that their study habits need an upgrade. However, not all ninth grade students know how to upgrade their scholastic systems and may find themselves falling behind in school [Read More]
Raising a Princess
So forget about mattresses and peas. Here are the signs of a true princess – eight virtues that spell out the word PRINCESS: Praiseworthiness. A princess understands that she is worthy of praise simply [Read More]