Piecing Together the Puzzle
In August of 2020, Emery W. entered this world at the height of the pandemic. The happy baby girl brought much-needed joy to the family during such a difficult year. Although, 11 months later, members [Read More]
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FAFSA: How to Finance College
The cost of higher education can be extremely discouraging. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of college has risen 141 percent over the last 20 years and continues to increase each year. [Read More]
How to Build a Strong College Application
Applying to college these days isn’t just about grades and test scores—it’s about telling your story. Colleges and universities want to see who you are beyond the transcript: your passions, leadership, and impact. The good [Read More]
Traveling Abroad with Your Family
Planning a trip to the grocery store with kids can be stressful, so the concept of organizing an international adventure with your entire family in tow? Talk about overwhelming (and perhaps slightly terrifying!). I won’t [Read More]
YMCA Earns Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham was recently awarded the Praesidium’s Praesidium Accreditation®, which is the highest recognition an organization can receive for child abuse prevention. Praesidium is the largest and most comprehensive sexual abuse risk [Read More]
The Sacrificial Love of a Mom For Her Deaf Child with Autism
Rhonda and Josh Hale were ecstatic to discover they were pregnant in 2006. Their miracle baby, Devin, was a delight, but they were quickly overwhelmed with visits to the doctor and living far from family. [Read More]
Valentine’s Day DIYs
What says “I love you” better than a heartfelt homemade craft? These five DIY projects will let your little ones get creative and share their love in a meaningful way. Fingerprint Cards by The Best [Read More]
Crafting Love
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for kids to express their love and creativity with heartfelt, homemade cards. Whether your child is crafting for classmates, family, or friends, these easy and fun ideas are sure [Read More]
Valentine’s Day with the Whole Family
As pink and red hearts fill the aisles of grocery stores and pharmacies, you may have started thinking about this year’s Valentine’s Day plans and wondered how your family is going to celebrate. Though often [Read More]
DIY Q-Tip Snowflake Craft
We love that you can easily customize these Q-tip snowflakes by changing up the colors of the cardboard to match your holiday décor. This is also a craft that is great for kids of all [Read More]