Currently Browsing: August 2021 9 articles
Bless Them, Just Don’t Enable Them
My husband and I are both teachers, and we’re on Baby Step 7. We’re struggling with things where our wills are concerned. Three of our four adult children aren’t being […]
A Back-to-School Welcome Letter from Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler
Parents and members of the community, Each year, I go back and read my letter to you from the previous year to see what’s changed, what needs to be included […]
Spider Bite, or Staph Infection?
Hey guys! School is back in full swing and there are lots of illnesses going around. Today I want to talk about a common misconception about your child’s health. Almost […]
From the Publisher – August 2021
Is it just me or has this been the shortest summer ever? Maybe it seems short after having a 5-month summer last year. Or maybe it is because we are […]
“My Parents Don’t Even Try to Understand Me!”
In 1987, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince recorded a hilarious song that captures the tumultuous relationship between teenagers and their parents called, “Parents Don’t Understand”. I am quite […]
How Focused Attention Can Help Our Kids Battle Stress and Anxiety
In the midst of my worst moments of anxiety and panic, I would focus incessantly on a physical sensation and fear that it was something serious and harmful. But, as […]
Apps for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages. And sometimes exploring and learning on a device first is less intimidating than trying out new […]
5 Benefits of Multiple Extracurricular Activities
“I’m bored,” my 11-year-old daughter grumbled as she collapsed on to the couch. It was a rare unscheduled moment in her life. I cringed as I recalled what can occur […]
Don’t Break the Bank on Back-to-School
Summer is winding down and kids are preparing to start a new school year. This signifies an exciting new start for kids, but for parents, it can mean spending a […]