School of Magical Animals 2 – A KIDSFIRST! Movie Review
The students of the school of magical animals want to perform a musical for the school’s anniversary. Will the rehearsals end in chaos or will the class pull together? And what’s up with the strange holes on the school grounds? With the help of their magical animals, the children learn [Read More]
PJ Library Shares Summer Reading Ideas
Summer is here! PJ Library – the non-profit that sends 240,000 free high quality books to children across North America each month – is offering you and your readers summer reading tips that’ll make it easy for families to integrate reading into their everyday summer schedules. Whether it’s slipping books [Read More]
UAB-Highlands Expands to Include Pre-Natal Care
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and Community Medicine is partnering with the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to provide prenatal services at the Family and Community Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands. The new service allows low-risk pregnant patients to receive the crucial care they need before giving birth. Prenatal patients regularly meet with [Read More]
Welcome to AIM Academy!
– Sponsored Content – Fostering growth and imagination at AIM Academy, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and flourish. As a DHR licensed and certified institution, we take pride in offering top-notch care and education to children from 6 weeks to [Read More]
UAB is Rising Among Nationwide Rankings in Clinical Trials
Over the past decade, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has become a national leader in clinical trials — studies examining the use of new treatments in people. Every drug, device and other therapy that reaches patients in the United States must go through multiple clinical trials. And more patients than ever [Read More]
Embracing Fatherhood
Fatherhood is an incredible journey, full of joy, challenges and personal growth. Every father’s path is unique, and mine has been deeply shaped by my work in foster care. Together with my wife, Sara, I’ve experienced the rewards and challenges of fostering and adopting children. I’m excited to share my [Read More]
How to Support Your Pet’s Health During Summer
As a pet parent, you know your pet’s needs are continually evolving. That’s true during different stages of growth and even as the seasons change. Part of supporting your pet throughout the year is understanding the specific risks that come with changing weather and special seasonal events. Supporting pets this [Read More]
Summer Camp – A KIDSFIRST! Movie Review
Summer Camp tells the story of Nora (Keaton), Ginny (Bates), and Mary (Woodard), who have been best friends since being inseparable at summer camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance to reunite for a summer camp reunion arises, they all [Read More]
Fearless Parenting
The following scenario explores effective strategies for parents to engage with their tweens, emphasizing open communication, non-judgmental listening and collaborative problem-solving. It highlights the importance of giving tweens a chance to own their mistakes and learn from them, fostering honesty and trust. By creating an environment where tweens feel seen [Read More]
Practical Presents
Shopping for your dad on Father’s Day each year can be a challenge, especially when he says he doesn’t want anything or claims he already has everything he needs. However, focusing on the things he enjoys such as music, exercising or hobbies like woodworking or metalworking can send you down [Read More]