Exploring Single Motherhood: A Personal Experience
The late bloomer in me had had enough and was ready to take destiny into her own hands. My clock was ticking louder than ever, and my desire to get married and have kids was [Read More]
Article Category: Parenting
Why I Chose a Less Scheduled Summer
When I was in high school, I was involved in more activities than my kids are now. I participated in all different types of extracurriculars like piano lessons, the debate club and the tennis team. [Read More]
How To Get Your Kids Started With Pickleball
This fast-paced sport is sweeping the nation, and it’s a perfect way to get your kids moving while having fun. With online guides and sessions at nearby courts, getting started with pickleball has never been [Read More]
Getting Mentally and Emotionally Ready for the Parenting Role
You think you’ve prepared yourself and done all the things you thought you needed to do. But are you ready? There may still be more work to do in preparing for the big changes ahead. [Read More]
Help Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Abuse
According to the Child Maltreatment Report of Alabama, more than 26,000 cases of suspected abuse were reported in 2021. However, the actual number may be higher because many instances of abuse go unreported. Since 1995, Children’s Hospital [Read More]
Do’s & Don’ts for Helping Adult Children Financially
It can be counterproductive to offer unlimited monetary or other kinds of support to otherwise mature adults. Even cosigning on a college loan can be fraught with potential hazards for a parent’s credit health. While [Read More]
7 Reasons for Summer Camp for Your Child
It’s February, which means it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. Why so early? Registration is opening at summer camps across the country right now! You want to get in at the camp your [Read More]
The Most Common “What-Ifs” of Summer Camp
One of the hardest things about sending kids to camp is knowing that you are not there, and worrying about the things that could happen. I remember thinking about my kids, worried about every scenario: [Read More]
The Camp Next Door: Day Camp
Many parents want their kids to experience summer camps, but the idea of spending several nights away from home is a little scary for both the parent and child. A great alternative, especially for younger [Read More]
6 Fun Ways to Introduce Your Child to New Cultures
The Disney song, It’s a Small World, highlights how we all are connected and was created to promote the message of international peace and inclusion of diversity. The world is meant to be explored and it is [Read More]