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Teacher of the Month: Debbie Carnley, Fairhope West Elementary School
“Every single year I reflect on how much the children teach me. Some years they remind me to be extra patient. Some years they remind me to keep putting one […]
Dinner’s Ready: Charla Givens’ Pizza Bake
“Over the summer my kids created a ‘Summer Bucket List’ and we stayed busy trying to accomplish it,” shared Charla Givens. “It’s been fun watching them get excited over the […]
Student Spotlight – September 2024
What We Can Learn From Special Needs Parents
Angela Schwindt is credited for these wise words, “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” I think most […]
How Creativity Shapes Successful Children
How much time do your children spend dabbling in the arts—to freely express themselves in creative ways? Creativity is the ability to think in unusual, divergent ways. It does not […]
From the Publisher – September 2024
My daughter and her friend at college were talking about careers when MB mentioned that I am the publisher of a parent’s magazine. Her friend responded, “Would you say your […]
Ensuring a Successful School Year
For most of us, we already have a few weeks of school behind us. As the new school year begins, parents face the dual challenge of ensuring their children excel […]
10 Ways to Support Families with Special Needs
“I don’t know how you do it!” It was a simple statement. There was no ill-will behind it, just an honest thought from one mom to another. Something I’ve thought […]
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am,” […]
Remember: Marriage is a “We” Thing
Q. My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account […]