8 Tips for Saving on Birthday Gifts
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I’m always toting my kids to a birthday party. Buying all those gifts can be a real budget buster, and nobody wants to go into credit [Read More]
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Volunteering in High School
Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be [Read More]
Mike Rowe Talks Technical and Trade Schools
Despite the drum-beating in high school over college preparations, not every student desires to go to college. The United States has a “dysfunctional relationship” with work, says Mike Rowe, who has attained success and [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]
Have a FROZEN Party!
If you ask a little girl what kind of party she wants, there’s a 90 percent chance that she’ll scream, “Frozen, please!” The Disney animated movie has caught the attention of so many, and now [Read More]
Traveling With Fido
It used to be that taking a dog on a family trip meant only staying with relatives, if they were kind enough to let you bring the dog. Very few hotels would take a pet, [Read More]
How to Maximize the Potential of Your Child with ADHD
“He is so smart….I just don’t understand why he can’t be more responsible and get better grades.” If this thought has ever entered your mind, there is an excellent chance that your child has ADHD [Read More]
Rilee Thurber Faces Dwarfism Head-On
You may have seen the YouTube clip of 5-year-old Rilee Thurber of Alabaster who has Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Her mom Angela posted the video in recognition of Dwarfism Awareness Month last October. It [Read More]
Camp Considerations
Camp season will be here before you know it. Before sending your child to day camp, here are some suggestions to make things go a little more smoothly. 1. FILL ‘ER UP. Bring one [Read More]
How to Keep Children Safe Around Christmas Trees
Check out this 2-min video on keeping kids safe around the Christmas tree this holiday season. Dr. Terri Coco, emergency room physician at Children’s of Alabama, says that the number one Christmas tree safety tip is [Read More]