Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
What’s a stepmom to do on Mother’s Day? Do we insist that honor be bestowed upon us? Do we create expectations of what our stepchildren should do for us? Do we allow the biological mom to get [Read More]
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Staying Safe Around the Water
Summer is synonymous with swimming. And whether at the pool, at the lake or at the beach, it’s important to practice water safety – especially with children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and [Read More]
How to Tell Your Child’s “Birth Story”
“Every child loves to hear about the day they were born,” says Jennifer Reagin, who had Visual Arts by Jessica photograph the time before, during and after the birth of her and her husband Chad’s [Read More]
Answering the Adoption Questions
Adoption is becoming more common and we are hearing more and more about it, which is good. Sometimes, however, what we hear may lead to many misconceptions. We hear the stories of celebrities who have [Read More]
Gender Reveal Parties
Today’s generation of parents-to-be have a new way of celebrating that is trending to be as popular as baby showers, but without the gifts! Gender reveal parties are all the rage with a myriad of [Read More]
Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama
Many new mothers who would like to provide breast milk for their babies, but can’t because of hers or the baby’s medical issues have a resource in Birmingham – Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama. [Read More]
Special Needs Travel
For families with special needs, planning a vacation can be overwhelming. The good news is that more resorts, cruise lines and destinations are accommodating families with special needs, helping make sure everyone has a great [Read More]
Why Camp is Important for Kids
It is no secret that many children spend too much time in front of the computer or television screen today, and have little outdoors activity or interest in the natural world around them. According [Read More]
Community Profile Zarzaur, Mujumdar & Debrosse
Jerry Sandusky. Roman Polanski. Warren Yerger Sr. While you might not be as aware of the last two names, the first one probably means something to you. Though many others are not “famous,” they are [Read More]
Rylee’s Hope: Turning Tragedy into Comfort
When Cameron and Laura Otwell found out they were going to have a baby, their story was much like most every first-time parent – excitement, plenty of planning and routine doctor visits. It was at [Read More]