July 2025 Issue
From the Publisher- July 2025
As I have mentioned many times over the years, I LOVE planning for a special celebration. Be it a holiday dinner, a birthday party, or just friends over to watch […]
Teacher of the Month: Cassidy Walter, Theodore High School
There is a well-known quote by successful businesswoman Mary Kay Ash that states, “Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around their neck that says, ‘Make me […]
Dinner’s Ready: Ashlee Wendell’s Beef Bake
Ashlee Wendell and her husband Jayson tied the knot in Jamaica in 2021 after meeting through mutual friends. They welcomed their son Bodie in 2022, and he just celebrated his […]
Student Spotlights – July 2025
Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. Mobile Bay Parents joins with [...]
GLAMPING: A Glamorous Way to Host a Camping Themed Sleepover
If your child loves the idea of camping but doesn’t want to battle the bugs, the elements, or sleep on the hard ground, then glamping is a great alternative. It […]
Why Keep Birthdays Simple
Over the past decade, children’s birthday celebrations in America have seen a significant shift towards more elaborate and costly events. A study by Everyday Health Group revealed that parents now […]
Raising Happy Teens: Tips for Parents
To parents of teens, the title of this article may seem surprising. Teens and happiness? What could that possibly mean? Teens often walk around with a sullen demeanor, but it […]
Getting Lower Rates to Help Pay Off Credit Cards Sooner?
How do you feel about moving credit card balances to other companies to get lower rates when you’re trying to get out of debt? I just paid off my first […]
Leaving Our Mark From Tangible Signatures to Digital Impressions and the Search for Meaning
“Kristi was here.” The age-old signature pre digital age that we all scribbled (insert your name of course) in yearbooks, bathroom stalls, or carved into trees — it was more […]
Top Three Things for Parents to Remember
In a world overwhelmed with advice—from social media, grandparents, friends, and more—it can be hard to know what truly matters in parenting. After more than 25 years of experience as […]
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 […]