June 2026 Issue
Teacher of the Month: Shamika Bracy, Fairhope West Elementary School
Mentoring young minds and impacting future generations are key motivators for those who dedicate their lives to education, and Shamika Bracy is one of those educators. She is currently in […]
Mom to Mom with Erin Wheat
ESP: With five kids in such a wide range of ages, what has this current season of motherhood been teaching you the most? Erin: It’s ok to say no. For […]
From the Publisher – June 2026
School is officially out, summer is officially in. Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to slow down, recover a little, and enjoy a wonderful Mother’s Day. Now it’s time to trade […]
Teacher of the Month: Mary Beth Nelson, Fairhope East Elementary School
Every day in Mrs. Mary Beth Nelson’s kindergarten classroom at Fairhope East Elementary is a blend of fun, energy, a little chaos, and meaningful learning. With 24 years of experience […]
Why Parenting Would Be Healthier If We’d Followed Adler Instead of Freud
I often sit with parents who are desperate to understand why their children do what they do. They are exhausted, confused, and convinced something deeper must be wrong with their […]
How to Prevent the Summer Slide Without Turning Summer Into School
By mid-June, many parents feel two things at once: relief that the packed lunches and homework folders are gone, and worry about what three months away from school might mean. […]
More Than a Hero: What We Love About Fathers, According to Science
Every June, we set aside a day for greeting cards, barbecues, and goofy ties. But as we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s worth pausing to ask what, exactly, kids love about […]
The Power of Family Hobbies: Building Memories, One Activity at a Time
Sometimes, the best family traditions aren’t planned. They appear as a loaf of banana bread baked “just to try,” a Saturday spent learning guitar chords, or an afternoon tending a […]
Your Child’s Photo Is All They Need: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Deepfakes
Twelve years ago, the biggest concern I had around social media and inappropriate images was simple: somebody had to take the picture. And then somebody had to send it. When […]
An Underlying Lack of Character and Respect
Q. I just got married a week ago, and my husband and I are already having problems. While we were single, we practiced doing budgets together, and we agreed to […]