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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 […]
Mom to Mom with Brandy Maynard
ESP: With such a big, blended family, what has motherhood taught you the most over the years? Brandy: I feel like motherhood has taught me to go with the flow […]
Student Spotlights – May 2026
Financial Peace or Financial Risk?
Q. Is it ever okay to pull money out of your emergency fund to pay off your home? My husband and I were talking about this the other day, because […]
From the Publisher – May 2026
I had the wonderful pleasure of spending a few days visiting my mom during Easter. As expected, when I walked into her home, it was filled with bunnies, sparkly eggs, […]
The Things We Love Most About Mothers
Mothers wake up already in motion. Before their feet touch the floor, they are mentally scanning the day and cataloging lunches, permission slips, and the child who seemed quiet last […]
Inexpensive Micro Summer Adventures for Busy and Working Families
Most parents enter summer already juggling too much. Work doesn’t pause just because school does. Vacation days are limited. Camps are expensive. And somewhere between the end-of-year field trips and […]
AI Technology Is Capturing Your Child’s Attention…And It’s Personal
“All you have to do to understand the future of AI is to understand the incentives.” I recently listened to a podcast where Oprah Winfrey interviewed a representative from the […]
The 10 Parenting Mistakes That Changed Me
Last week, I wrote a letter to my children. It was full of words I wish I’d said years ago. It wasn’t a list of excuses or explanations. It was […]