Moms and Babies Getting Healthy on the Go
There’s currently a desert in the state of Alabama: a maternity care desert. A county qualifies as a maternity care desert if it does not provide access to birthing hospitals, birth centers offering obstetric care, or obstetric providers. According to the March of Dimes’ 2024 report, over half of the [Read More]
Schools Across Alabama Rewarded for Addressing Childhood Obesity
In 2012, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) began their Be Healthy School Grant Program. The grant program was created to incentivise and enable schools across the state to implement school-based health and wellness initiatives for children grades K through 12. Since then, the company has awarded over [Read More]
Panda Cares® Center of Hope
Children’s of Alabama just announced the opening of their new Panda Cares® Center of Hope (PCCOH), founded in partnership with Panda Restaurant Group. This is one of many PCCOH projects by Panda Express® since their commitment to invest $25 million into Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. The care center offers [Read More]
Max & The Midknights – A KIDSFIRST! Series Review
Based on the best-selling children’s books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), this show follows an adventurous 10-year-old girl named Max who embarks on a quest with her newfound friends to save the Kingdom of Byjovia from ominous forces. Throughout the series, Max leads the rest of [Read More]
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Opens “AIDB THREADS”
What would you do if you had $100,000? Well, the Regions Foundation decided to give their $100,000 to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) located in Talladega, AL. Several other donors also contributed, which enabled AIDB to officially launch “AIDB THREADS” on Friday, October 11. AIDB THREADS is [Read More]
DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Halloween is a time for kids to unleash their creativity, and what better way to do that than by making their own costumes? With just a few household items and simple supplies, your little ones can create their own fun and unique costumes. Here are five easy DIY Halloween costume [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama Seasonal Visiting Policy
Do you or someone you love have a sick kiddo at Children’s of Alabama? Make sure you know the new seasonal visiting policy they just implemented at the beginning of October before you go to see them! It’s officially respiratory season, and with that comes a whole host of illnesses [Read More]
Refresh Clothing
What’s more “refreshing” than hearing about someone persevering in maintaining a local business amid the tumultuous ups and downs of entrepreneurship? For Corey Bishop, Refresh Clothing 2 was more than a short-term gig. Earlier this month, on October 3rd, the clothing store celebrated its 10th anniversary. For Bishop, it was [Read More]
Bookworm – A KIDSFIRST! Movie Review
Bookworm follows 11-year-old Mildred (Nell Fisher) whose life takes a wild turn when her estranged father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood), a washed-up Las Vegas illusionist, suddenly reappears. Years ago, after a magical encounter with the once-charming Strawn, Mildred’s mom moved back to New Zealand. Now, a comical mishap leaves Strawn [Read More]
Honda Helps Build Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Student Life and Conference Center
The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) has long-anticipated the day they could open a facility for deaf and blind students across the state of Alabama to come together for activities and events. Thanks to a $100,000 contribution from Honda, this dream is being fulfilled in real time, with [Read More]