It’s Almost Summer! Time for Popsicles!
Kiwi Strawberry Pop Prep time: 10 minutes plus freeze time Makes 8 ice pops 1¼ cups of Juicy Juice® 100% juice, kiwi strawberry flavor 1 (0.3 oz) package of sugar-free strawberry flavored gelatin mix 1 cup of strawberry halves 2 large ripe kiwis, peeled, cut into ¼ inch dice, divided Bring [Read More]
Local Child a Google Art Finalist
Brooklyn Chandler — 8th grader at Birmingham’s W.J. Christian K-8 School — has been selected as one of 55 state and territory winners of the 15th Annual Doodle for Google contest, Google announced on May 18. Chandler will now be entered into a nationwide Doodle for Google voting competition at doodle4google.com. [Read More]
AmFirst, WBRC FOX 6 Award Five Student Scholarships as part of Annual Rising Star Program
Seniors Jasmine Jones, Thompson High School; Jackie Hurst Jr., Center Point High School; Trent Melton, Central High School of Clay County; Savannah Strong, Lincoln High School; and Abby Burgess, Susan Moore High School, each received a $5,000 scholarship to a university of their choice. These five seniors were selected out [Read More]
Exploring Single Motherhood: A Personal Experience
The late bloomer in me had had enough and was ready to take destiny into her own hands. My clock was ticking louder than ever, and my desire to get married and have kids was only getting more urgent. With few options on the table, I did what any crazy, [Read More]
The Impact of Homeschooling on Girls’ Education Outcomes
Homeschooling can be a viable solution for many girls around the world who have challenges when it comes to education; however, it’s important to look into the potential impact this type of education may have on girls’ academic outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll explore how homeschooling affects girls’ educational [Read More]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – A KIDS FIRST! Movie Review
In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around [Read More]
Is Your Child Nervous About Finals this Month?
Mads Soegaard, Founder at Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) has revealed a hack that will help boost memory just in time for final exams – and almost anyone can do it. Finals are starting this week at many schools across America, meaning students will be trying their hardest to prepare and ace their exam [Read More]
Sammy the Sasquatch: Welcome to Crittertopia
Little readers and their loved ones are invited to the magical world of Crittertopia and introduced to the Critter Elders whose magic helps keep it safe in Claire Marie’s new and empowering children’s book Sammy the Sasquatch: Welcome to Crittertopia [IngramSpark, April 18, 2023]. Readers in the 4 to 8-year-old [Read More]
Birmingham Launches Campaign Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Movement
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau launched the 60 years of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement Commemoration with their custom-designed, Birmingham Civil Rights-branded motorcoach that will soon be traveling nationwide, encouraging people to visit Birmingham. Alabama Tourism Department attended the unveiling of the new bus in April at Birmingham’s 16th [Read More]
Chupa – A KIDS FIRST! Movie Review
Shy 13-year-old Alex flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava, energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo, and fearless, hip cousin Luna. But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a [Read More]