Starting Preschool: What Parents Need to Know
The first day of preschool is a big step in the life of a young child. While certainly exciting, the milestone can be a stressful one for children (and even many parents) as oftentimes it’s [Read More]
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When Toddlers Say No
The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. You probably won’t be so thrilled, however, when her [Read More]
College-Bound Kids
For many high school students, college probably seems too far away to even think about, much less plan for. But even in the ninth grade, college is much closer than they think, and thinking about [Read More]
Baby Box
Expecting and new parents who complete online parenting education in Alabama will be able to receive a free Baby Box, a durable cardboard box that can be used as a baby’s bed for the first [Read More]
Ways to Identify and Prevent Choking in Children
When Lani Meek signed up for a CPR training class before the birth of her first son, she had no idea the tips covered in the class would eventually save her child’s life. “I, [Read More]
Mastering the Art of Nursing in Public
There’s always flak over breast feeding in public. Some moms are bold; others are nervous and shy. Experts agree that breastfeeding supports the healthy development of your baby, your overall wellbeing and establishes a [Read More]
Birmingham Parent Baby & Me Directory 2017
Your Child’s Health Alabama Department of Public Health http://www.adph.org The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Its mission is to promote, protect and improve [Read More]
Child Abuse Prevention
“Help me!” How many of us would hesitate to respond to the desperate plea of a child in harm’s way? Surely not most of us. If we heard the call for help, if we were [Read More]
Self-Determination
Parents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms, and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t [Read More]
Preparing Happy Campers
S’more Than Just Fun According to the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research organization, children who participate in summer programs, like experiential learning activities offered in an organized camp, are less likely to experience a significant [Read More]