Products We Love – The Gnome in Your Home
The Gnome in Your Home is an illustrated, rhyming children’s book that tells the story of a group of gnomes who learn that they have a special gift of kindness to share. They find that their kindness can make a BIG difference even though they may be small. The book [Read More]
Loki: Season 2 – A KIDSFIRST! Series Review
Loki: Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth [Read More]
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in Alabama
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the state of Alabama announced a partnership late last year that will find permanent, loving homes for the longest-waiting youth in foster care. This unique public-private partnership will expand the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program, which supports the hiring of adoption professionals, known as [Read More]
Author Writes and Releases Humorous Children’s Book In a Week’s Time
Author Maury Levine has released his second humorous book, a picture ebook for kids called Oliver’s AI-Generated Silly Picture Book. Maury wanted to see if he could write and release a humorous children’s book as quickly as possible. “I did it on a whim,” he says. “I wanted to see [Read More]
SEF Launches Network to Expand, Improve Early Childhood Education Across the South
The Southern Education Foundation is launching the Southern Early Childhood Education Justice (SECEJ) network, uniting more than 30 state policy organizations and advocates to focus on improving and expanding early learning opportunities for young children across the South. The SECEJ network will advocate for systemic and transformative early childhood policy [Read More]
The Island of Lost Girls – A KIDSFIRST! Movie Review
Three young girls try to stick together as they get trapped in a sea cave filled with crashing waves, hundreds of sea lions, and giant elephant seals. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Hanadie K. comments, “I love The Island of Lost Girls! Its captivating storyline, outstanding performances by young actresses who [Read More]
Products We Love from Hamilton Beach
Get ahead on your Christmas holiday shopping! Check out these great products from Hamilton Beach, and check out a special black Friday deal for one of them! Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill The Hamilton Beach® Raclette Party Grill accommodates up to eight guests. Make an entire meal at once with an [Read More]
Sean Dietrich’s Heartwarming Novel Kinfolk Set to Release This Month
With his signature storytelling style, Dietrich examines the lives of unforgettable characters in a tale of unexpected connections, redemption, and the power of second chances. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Southern Alabama, Kinfolk introduces readers to Jeremiah Lewis Taylor (affectionately nicknamed “Nub,”) a sixty-two-year-old man accustomed to the sting [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama Announces New Animal-Assisted Program
Children’s of Alabama is introducing PetsRX to help patients navigate their health journey. PetsRX is an animal-assisted program that includes the hospital’s first medical dog. Wanda, the medical dog: Thanks to a sponsorship from Nucor Steel, Wanda is one of Children’s of Alabama’s newest employees. She is a 2-year-old golden [Read More]
How to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends less than 25 grams of sugar per day, which is about six teaspoons,” says Rainie Robinson, a registered dietitian at Children’s of Alabama. Robinson says any time is an excellent time to help children establish and create good eating habits. She says those healthy choices [Read More]