Great Wolf Lodge Georgia Set To Open Doors May 31
Great Wolf Lodge Georgia will have 457 guest suites and nearly 500,000 square feet of entertainment space and lodging amenities.
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Canine Companions Provide Helping Dogs to Those with Special Needs
Canine Companions is the largest nonprofit provider of assistance dogs in the U.S. and is known worldwide. The organization provides expertly trained assistance dogs to children, veterans and adults with disabilities and the dogs serve people with a wide range of disabilities.
Adventure of a Lifetime
Camp Caglewood provides adventures for those with disabilities.
The Correct Way to Wash Your Hands
Are you washing your hands the right way? You may not be getting off as many germs as you think.
The Well-Rounded Camper: 30 Life Skills Kids Build While Away From Home
Feeling anxious about sending your child away to camp this summer? Fret no more. This list of life skills reminds you of all the reasons to send kids to camp in the first place.
How to Make a Camping Trip a Success
No doubt about it, camping is challenging. Packing and unpacking is brutal. Sleeping in a tent is uncomfortable. Bathroom cleanliness is questionable. Mosquitoes and flies are after us. Still, we challenge ourselves and go, because being close to nature is healing. And because memories created during camping trips are priceless.
How to Make Your Food-Allergic Kid a Happy Camper
Attending summer day camp is often a rite of passage for kids. But when you have a child with life-threatening food allergies, camp is more complicated than filling out forms and dropping your kid off each morning. But with planning, cooperation, and communication, day camp can be a great experience for food-allergic children.
How to Handle Bedwetting at Sleep-Away Camp
Sleepaway camp is a childhood ritual that every child should be able to enjoy. But for children who wet the bed, sleeping away from home can be a scary prospect. Kids who suffer from this condition are often worried that other campers will discover their secret, or that camp staff won’t be supportive.
A Force to be Reckoned With – Prayer Force United
It can be easy to become discouraged when listening to or reading news reports of crime in our area. We might find ourselves struggling with feelings of despair or even fear, as we grow concerned for the safety of our families and neighborhoods. Thankfully, things can improve and there is some good news to be shared that just might restore our hope and help us find our courage.
Birmingham Parent’s 2018 Summer Camp Directory
Birmingham Parent’s 2018 Summer Camp Directory including Day Camps, Overnight Camps, and Things for Camping.
U.S. Civil Rights Trail Links Landmarks
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other African American activists, thanks to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which was launched on King’s birthday.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Announces Event List for Black History Month
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute celebrates Black History Month by hosting multiple, public events dedicated to the Civil Rights movement and those who have worked to create change and acceptance in our society.
Prince of Peace Catholic School Receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award (Again)
Local school is one of only seven schools in the southeastern United States to receive back-to-back Blue Ribbon Awards.
Love is in the Air – Every Day!
Try these easy and heartfelt ways that you can make your significant other feel special on any day of the week, plus two decadent recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church Serves Birmingham’s Hungry Homeless
Parishioners of Prince of Peace Catholic Church gather and distribute food to the homeless in Birmingham as part of their “Lunch for the Homeless” ministry.
New Alabama Shark Discovery Sheds Light on the Origin of Megalodon
Scientists have reason to believe that the local discovery of a new species of mega-toothed shark, which has been named Bryant Shark and was uncovered in Central Alabama, could have been part of the lineage that eventually led to Megalodon.
Become a Healthier You in 2018
Registered dietitian Beth Warren shares some of her favorite tips and tricks to making healthier choices in 2018.
Dave Says
Is renting to family a good idea? Dave Ramsey gives his input.
The Benefits of Artistic Pursuits
The arts improve children’s social skills, education, and creativity. Growing up, dance was always part of my life. From ages 3 to 19, I was dancing. Dance gave me an outlet for my energy and emotions. It also taught me discipline, patience, and more things about myself than I could ever list. It led me to study dance in college and to pursue a professional career. All forms of art influence children and help shape them as they grow.
8 Best Road Trip Ideas in the Southeast USA
Road trips in the Southeast can be “easy breezy lemon squeezy” with the right road map. That means planning, preparation, and persistence. But no perspiration! Don’t sweat it because Traveling Moms have logged some serious road trip miles. Our list of road trip ideas for families spans from Florida to Virginia.