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Navigating Special Needs
If your child was recently diagnosed with special needs or if you suspect they may have special needs, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. A new […]
9 Tips to Help ADHD Kids Get and Stay Organized
If you have a child with ADHD, you witness their normal daily struggles. Frustratingly, school poses even more challenges when a child juggles personal organization, getting homework done, keeping track […]
Friendships & Conflicts: Supporting Our Daughters in the Early Years
Earlier this year, my seven-year-old daughter came home from school in a sour mood. “My best friend wouldn’t play with me at recess today,” she reported glumly. “She only wanted […]
Lost in the Digital Fog: How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Remember
You know that feeling, right? The one where you hear someone say, “I remember when…” and suddenly you’re transported back to your childhood or your own parents’ stories. Those moments […]
Don’t Kick a Guy When He’s Down (but Don’t Let Him Throw a Pity Party, Either)
Our son used to own and run his own small business, until it went bankrupt a few months ago. We let him move in with us, because he hasn’t been […]
Better Together: Marriage Lessons Worth Handing Down
When parents cultivate a healthy marriage, children reap profound benefits that extend far beyond the home. A loving, respectful partnership models emotional stability, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, giving children […]
Mom to Mom with Lillian Taylor
Tell us about your homestead. What made you decide to take on this adventure? Lillian: Necessity facilitated the move to homesteading. I grew up in a family that farmed, fished, […]
Teacher of the Month: Julia Deakle, Fairhope High School
Excited about beginning her third year of teaching, Julia Deakle is the 9th-12th-grade special education teacher at Fairhope High School. “At 15 years old, I began volunteering with special education […]
Student Spotlights – September 2025
From the Publisher – September 2025
Each September, we publish our annual “Special Needs” issue! Like all of our issues, this is truly a community effort. We hear from businesses, organizations, parents, and relatives who continue […]