Birmingham Parent 2019 Family Favorites Award Winners
But sometimes we reply on friends and family to give us other suggestions about what they know to be good and what THEIR favorites are. You may be introduced to a favorite by word of [Read More]
Article Category: Health & Wellness
How to Handle Emotional Stress from Tornadoes and Severe Weather
In many parts of the country, tornado warnings and threats are commonplace in the spring and the early summer months. Many people have experienced an active tornado in their communities firsthand, watching the physical devastation [Read More]
Helping Adolescents Navigate the Difficult Years
Let’s face it – being a teenager is hard. Puberty is hard. Throw in some medical or behavioral issues, and it is even harder. Most parents and grandparents would agree that things are much tougher [Read More]
When to Visit the Emergency Department
Sometimes it can be hard to tell when a child requires urgent medical treatment or if the concern can wait. Dr. Sam Strachan, a pediatric emergency fellow at Children’s of Alabama, says the ER at [Read More]
The Best Skin Care for Your Baby
Before stocking up on bottom balm and lavender baby wash or other skin care “essentials” for your baby registry, read up. We asked experts from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology for the dirt on the [Read More]
Ways to Help Children with Special Needs Have a Positive Dental Experience
Visiting the dentist can often come with various challenges, but routine dental care for children with special needs is essential. “There are lots of ways to help children have successful visits, but we always try [Read More]
Inclusion Takes Flight
Since it first started, KultureCity has been doing everything it can to make those with special needs more comfortable in public places. The nonprofit organization has worked with sports arenas, zoos, science centers, museums, and [Read More]
Simplify Your Morning Routine to Get More Out of Your Day
Some people wake up each morning refreshed, bright-eyed and ready to take on the day. Others slap the snooze button repeatedly, and drag themselves begrudgingly from a cocoon of blankets. Whether you embrace the morning [Read More]
Nearly 5,000 Children Ran in the 2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon
According to the Centers for Disease Control, childhood obesity now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States. “We are proud to support events like the Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon,” says Koko Mackin, [Read More]
The Roll That Love Built
The Roll That Love Built is a a charity sushi roll that has shrimp tempura & kani inside and is topped with tuna, hamachi, sweet eel sauce, Japanese mayo & tobiko. A percentage of proceeds [Read More]