The Genius of Play™ Launches “Let’s Play – A Playbook for All Abilities.”
The Genius of Play™, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Association™ to raise awareness about play’s vital role in child development, recently marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the launch of “Let’s Play – A Playbook for All Abilities.” With nearly two in three U.S. [Read More]
The Science and Importance of Play, in Health, Education and In the Workplace
What do you think of when you hear someone talking, or see news about toys, games and play? Does your mind immediately go to the thought that this must be about children? If you answered yes, you could not be more incorrect. Play is a universal and essential aspect of [Read More]
Bathroom Vanities: What’s Right for Your Child?
Imagine having to navigate through an endless sea of materials and designs, all while keeping child safety and practicality at the forefront. The good news is that you don’t have to go it alone. In this journey together, we’ll explore different vanity materials – granite, quartz or porcelain. Which one [Read More]
Bob Marley: One Love – A KIDSFIRST! Movie Review
Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician [Read More]
Lois Pickard Concerto Competition Awards Six Musicians with Scholarships
In the Lois Pickard Concerto Competition, six young musicians proved their top talents in the areas of piano, strings, and brass-woodwinds. The top winners receive $1,500 in scholarship monies with second place receiving $750. The public will be serenaded by their musical talents at a luncheon on February 29, 2024, [Read More]
Our Mindset Drives the Way We Parent Our Children
My parenting role began at the tender age of 17 when I gave birth to the oldest of three daughters. The experiences and lessons I have learned have been enlightening, sobering, frightening and fulfilling. I discovered that being a parent is the most significant role in my life. What an [Read More]
8 Outstanding Attractions for Kids in North Alabama
It’s no wonder North Alabama is a popular destination for families. The collection of attractions and activities for youngsters of all ages includes outdoor fun, from waterparks to animal adventures to one-of-a-kind museums that immerse, amaze, entertain and much more. The region spans 16 of the state’s northernmost counties and [Read More]
The Toddler Instruction Manual
“It’s a good thing you are so cute!” Many parents often think or say this during the challenging toddler years as they find themselves cleaning up messes, potty training, listening to shouts of “No!” with every suggestion, and watching their child throw yet another tantrum. As a mom of six [Read More]
What You SHOULDN’T Say to the Parent(s) of a Child With Special Needs
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you know. You’ve heard some of these comments before. While many people mean well, they can say things that are upsetting, ignorant or hard to swallow. Birmingham Parent recently sent out a call for these common comments parents have [Read More]
How Jason Simpson’s Family Became Part of the Special Needs Community
We all know Jason Simpson as the Chief Meteorologist at WVTM NBC 13 in Birmingham. But a series of events has led him to be a big part of the special needs community here, as well, when his youngest child was born some 8 years ago. Jason and his wife [Read More]