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The Cycle of Digital/Tech Trauma
Parents often ask me why I spend so much time talking about social media, gaming, devices, and now AI. There are many reasons. One of the big ones is my […]
Mom to Mom with Shannon Noble
ESP: What do you love most about raising a family in Fairhope? Shannon: I love the sense of community and the slower pace of life here. Fairhope has such a […]
The Big Six of Small Business
Q. In your opinion, why do most small businesses fail? I’d also be interested to know which business reports you believe are most valuable to a small business owner. A. […]
Teacher of the Month: Dr. Kristina Andrews, St. Michael Catholic School
Education has always been a priority for Dr. Kristina Andrews. With both of her parents and her grandmother serving as educators, pursuing higher education was a natural path. After earning […]
Potty Training Children with Special Needs: A Kinder, More Effective Approach
Potty training is a major milestone for any child, but for children with developmental delays, language delays, sensory needs, or autism, the process often requires a different approach. Traditional methods […]
The Big 3 For Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest
There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]
The End of Summer Crunch: Why Starting Back-To-School Prep in July Saves Your Sanity
It happens every year as the end of summer approaches. The camp calendars are empty. The school supply lists have landed in inboxes. And somewhere between the back-to-school ads and […]
From the Publisher – July 2026
As our children get older, there are certainly moments that can tug at our heartstrings. We miss some of the little things—the bedtime stories, the playground adventures, and the days […]
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. […]