Thrifting with Kids
My teenage daughter said the magic words to me after mentioning she needed an outfit to wear to the drama club end-of-the-year event. “Let’s try Goodwill first,” she said, and I had to suppress the [Read More]
Article Category: Parenting
7 Tips for Easing the New School Jitters
I remember lying awake for hours the night before the first day of school each fall. So many questions were swirling around my brain. What did the year have in store for me? Would my teacher be [Read More]
Birmingham Parent’s Education and Enrichment Guide 2019
Private Schools The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd. S. Birmingham, AL 35222 205.445.1232 www.altamontschool.org The Mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated students capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas. Creative Montessori [Read More]
Sensory-Sensitive Spaces at School and in the Community
A recent news story highlights the need for sensory sensitivity in our daily school routines. Jack Higgins, a graduating senior at a Putnam County high school in New York State received a silent ovation resulting [Read More]
STEM for Preschoolers
Do your children have an interest in figuring out how things work? Do they enjoy experimenting with their surroundings? You may have a budding engineer, astronaut, mathematician or scientist on your hands. Even kids who [Read More]
Little Learners
Preschool is often a child’s first time to be away from Mom or Dad for part or all of a day. Parents need peace of mind when they leave their children. When looking for the [Read More]
Little Learners Preschool Directory 2019
Education & Daycare GraceKids CDC 5125 Sicard Hollow Rd. Vestavia Hills, AL 35242 205-639-1388 www.gracekidscdc.org From Infants to After School care, GraceKids uses research-based, Christian curriculum to stimulate curiosity, thinking and problem solving skills. Come [Read More]
Glamping – A Glamorous Way to Host a Camping Themed Sleepover
If your child loves the idea of camping, but really doesn’t want to battle the bugs, the elements or sleep on the hard ground, then glamping is a great alternative. It allows you to enjoy [Read More]
Children’s Charity Birthday Parties
At a time when parents are pulling out all the stops for their children’s birthday parties, some families are hosting hooplas to give gifts away. Children’s charity birthday parties are an emerging concept that encourages [Read More]
2019 Baby & Me Directory
Health and Wellness Alabama Department of Public Health www.alabamapublichealth.gov The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Brookwood Baptist Health Four locations in Central Alabama [Read More]