Mother-daughter relationships have been complicated since the dawn of time and mine is no exception. Given our complex 18-year history,...
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Piecing Together the Puzzle
In August of 2020, Emery W. entered this world at the height of the pandemic. The happy baby girl brought...
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FAFSA: How to Finance College
The cost of higher education can be extremely discouraging. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of college...
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How to Build a Strong College Application
Applying to college these days isn’t just about grades and test scores—it’s about telling your story. Colleges and universities want...
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Traveling Abroad with Your Family
Planning a trip to the grocery store with kids can be stressful, so the concept of organizing an international adventure...
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The Last Word
How I recall those sleepless nights when my kids were newborns. Those nights morphed into long days carrying chunky toddlers,...
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How to Bring Mardi Gras to Birmingham
The season of Mardi Gras has begun! The celebration starts now and stretches all the way until March 4th on...
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Early Education Centers
Aim Academy of Trussville 7784 Gadsden Highway, Trussville (205) 882-3234 youraimacademy.com Ages Accepted: Infants–4 years Fee Range: Varies Ratio: Varies...
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How Montessori Schools Are Accredited
Montessori education has gained widespread recognition for its unique approach to early childhood learning. As more parents look to the...
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Shamrock Shenanigans
Test your luck with these fun kid-friendly games and activities while getting in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day this ...
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Learn How to “Hack Your Happiness” from Teen ...
17- and 15-year-old sisters Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut co-founded their business Small Bits of Happiness after struggling with their own ...
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An Insider’s Scoop on the Children’s Book Brave ...
Birmingham author D.P. Johnson, also known as “The Prettiest Author In Alabama,” just released her first children’s book: The Brave ...
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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Celebrates 25th ...
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is marking its 25th anniversary in 2025, continuing its mission to honor young ...
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YMCA Earns Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham was recently awarded the Praesidium’s Praesidium Accreditation®, which is the highest recognition an organization can ...
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The Sacrificial Love of a Mom For Her ...
Rhonda and Josh Hale were ecstatic to discover they were pregnant in 2006. Their miracle baby, Devin, was a delight, ...
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13 Valentine’s Day Must-Attend Events
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and if you haven’t made plans for the kids or for date night yet, you ...
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Free Downloadable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with our printable, color-your-own Valentine’s Day cards for kids! These adorable, pun-filled designs let ...
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10 Fun Ideas for a Valen-Tween Party!
As anyone can tell you, tween years are hard, especially on Valentine’s Day. You are too old to exchange boxed ...
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