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Teacher of the Month: Autumn Ford, J. Larry Newton Elementary
“I come from a family of educators who inspired my passion for teaching,” shared Autumn Ford, Kindergarten teacher at J. Larry Newton Elementary in Fairhope. Her grandfather, grandmother, and mother […]
Dinner’s Ready: Margaret Calhoun’s Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Margaret and Mark Calhoun relocated to the Gulf Coast from Troy, AL, in 2017. Mark owns his own construction business, and Margaret has been the Director of Ecumenical Ministries since […]
From The Publisher – June 2025
Now that summer is finally here, what are you most excited about? For many families, it’s the slower pace (unless you’re deep in the travel ball circuit!). For others, it’s […]
The Power of Presence Over Screens
I’ve spent many years in education, beginning as a math teacher at a prestigious private school. As a military spouse and graduate student, my career saw numerous transitions, taking me […]
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Dad
Every dad needs reminders of how much he is loved and valued. While you don’t want to forgo the handmade cards and the offbeat kid ideas, these 10 ways to […]
You and Your Wife Have to Get on the Same Page
My wife has run her own small business for the last three years. I try to be positive, and help whenever I can, but the truth is things aren’t going […]
The Importance of Connecting with Your Community
When my first child was born 13 years ago I was thrilled to be a mom and so in love with my son. My husband and I had decided that […]
I’m Not the Entertainment, but I Still Want to Have Fun
The day was wide open before us. And by wide open, I mean we didn’t have school. We were no longer tethered to packing lunches and getting to the bus […]
Encourage Kids to Embrace the “In-Between” This Summer
Time spent on the front porch in the mid-summer heat braiding pine straw that became sharp, uncomfortable bracelets and necklaces. A long string tied to a June bug’s leg and […]
Prepare for Beach Emergencies
Kids Health Watch is brought to you by our friends and Magnolia Springs Pediatrics A mom came in the other day and asked me a really important question. “Why do […]