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Student Spotlights – October 2024
Teacher of the Month: Brandi New, Daphne East Elementary School
Our Teacher of the Month, Brandi New, has been teaching Kindergarten for 20 years. “I love my Kinder babies,” shared Brandi. “The best part of teaching Kindergarten is watching them […]
Dinner’s Ready: Christy Myers’ Mexican Shredded Chicken Quesadillas
Crisp morning air on the Gulf Coast is a good indicator that it is time to whip out your favorite counter assistant, the faithful slow cooker. Nothing says fall, football, […]
From the Publisher – October 2024
I have always wanted a house with a front porch with room for rockers and a porch swing like my grandmother’s house in the country. We would sit out there […]
Rewarding Success
My wife and I are trying hard to get out of debt and start controlling our finances. We’ve always given our kids allowances in the past, but we’ve been considering […]
The Importance of Micro-Moments in Your Child’s Life
Many years ago, I learned about micronutrients and macronutrients. The key difference lies in the amount required by the body. Macronutrients are needed in large quantities for energy and structure, […]
More Magic and Fewer Meltdowns: Tips for Trick-Or-Treating Parents
Blisters abound, sugar levels soar, dehydration ensues, and next thing you know, what started as a fun, festive night feels more like a ghoulish nightmare. Before you turn into a […]
Quiet Parenting
I recently spent a large amount of time with one of my favorite people on earth, my 95-year-old grandmother. In her thirties, she had a tumor removed from her thyroid, […]
Pilgrimage to the Pumpkin Patch: Make It An Annual Family Tradition
Every year, weeks before Halloween, we take a half-day pilgrimage to the pumpkin patch. Our local pumpkin patch is so festive that we usually go twice each season, once as […]
Halloween Safety and You!
Kids Health Watch is brought to you by our friends and Magnolia Springs Pediatrics When I was growing up in Mobile, I remember we used to run as fast as […]