When it comes to sunscreen, you can never apply too much, says dermatologist Lauren Kole, M.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham. It is estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to the American [Read More]
It’s 7 pm on a Friday night when you hear what sounds like a tumble or fall, followed by a loud shriek. Your five-year-old is crying, holding his wrist. It appears to be injured or, [Read More]
As cities and states begin to reopen, people, including children, are being asked to wear masks when out in public. Children may not understand why they have to wear a mask or the right way [Read More]
Teleconferencing apps like Zoom promote good communication between families and physicians while preventing exposure to COVID-19. Although direct human contact and the ability to check height, weight, blood pressure and pulse are missing, the strategy [Read More]
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating stress in individuals of all ages. Children can be particularly fearful, as they may not fully comprehend what is happening. Nina Reynolds, Ph.D., provides tips for parents on mitigating anxiety [Read More]
You can make your own face mask, no sewing necessary, using materials you likely have at home! A T-shirt mask tutorial from Lillis Taylor, artist-in-residence with the Institute for Arts in Medicine at the University [Read More]
We all know the vital role handwashing plays to prevent the spread of COVID-19, germs and bacteria, and to keep all kids and adults healthy. It is important for everyone to make handwashing a regular [Read More]
As more cities place limits on public gatherings in order to help prevent the spread of the Covid 19 Coronavirus, many local events, such as our own annual Birmingham Parent’s Special Needs Expo are being [Read More]
Reese White is just like any other second-grade girl. As the youngest of David and Kelley White’s four children, Reese is the only one in the household who isn’t tall enough to look at herself [Read More]
When it comes to parenting, there’s always lots of questions. Is that safe? What food should we be feeding baby? Does that cough mean we should go to the doctor? Is our child reaching milestones [Read More]
Copyright © 2025 Birmingham Parent Magazine - Family Resource Group Inc. | Tel: 205-624-2405
Digital services provided by Digital Doowop