Father-Daughter Bonds: How Our Dads Shape Our Lives
The new year often leads to much reflecting– most often on how you spent your time, money, and energy in the year before. But rarely do sons and daughters reflect on and honor the time, [Read More]
Article Category: Family Relationships
The Healing Science of Hugging Your Kids
“I’m a hugger!” Someone who just met you might say. They open their arms wide and take you in. Some of us like this, some of us don’t. But whichever side you’re on, it’s true [Read More]
How To Create Holiday Traditions That Will Last Generations
I’d be willing to bet that you have a handful of holiday traditions you’re excited about every year. Maybe it’s piling in a car with your close friends to drive around looking at neighbors’ extravagant [Read More]
9 Ways to Create Lasting Bonds with Grandparents through Books
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special time together in the simplest, [Read More]
How My Kids Will Know the Grandmother They’ll Never Meet
“Mama, it’s not fair that I won’t ever get to meet Grandma Kate.” This comment from my second grader punctures me right in the heart. My mother passed away several years before my children were [Read More]
The Love and Support of Family
Born with health challenges that required a triple organ transplant, Samantha was placed into foster care as an infant due to medical neglect. Her biological family was unable to care for her complex needs. And [Read More]
Childproofing Your Home, Making Sure Window Shades are Safe
While lots of areas for childproofing are common sense for most parents, like putting child gates at the top of your stairs, hiding away hazardous chemicals like bleach, and securing heavy furniture to the walls [Read More]
2023 Birmingham Parent’s Family Favorites Award Winners
FAMILY FUN | PARTIES, ACTIVITIES & LEARNING BUSINESSES & SERVICES | HEALTH & WELLNESS What are YOUR local favorites? Whether it’s a place for a child’s haircut, a birthday cake, a beach destination, or even [Read More]
Getting Mentally and Emotionally Ready for the Parenting Role
You think you’ve prepared yourself and done all the things you thought you needed to do. But are you ready? There may still be more work to do in preparing for the big changes ahead. [Read More]
Do’s & Don’ts for Helping Adult Children Financially
It can be counterproductive to offer unlimited monetary or other kinds of support to otherwise mature adults. Even cosigning on a college loan can be fraught with potential hazards for a parent’s credit health. While [Read More]