April 2025 Issue

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April Is Here—And So Is Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to start planning for summer fun! This month, we’re excited to bring you our 2025 Summer Camp Guide, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camp for your child. Whether they’re into sports, art, music, or outdoor adventures, we’ve rounded up the best local and regional camps to keep them active, engaged, and having a blast all summer long.

But don’t worry—we’re still bringing you all the everyday parenting content you love! From expert advice to local spotlights and inspiring stories, we’ve got plenty to help you navigate parenthood with confidence. So grab a cup of coffee, dive in, and let’s make this month a great one together!

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Teacher of the Month: Jabari Jackson, Ben Cato Rain High School

Moving from Michigan to Alabama wasn’t necessarily part of the plans for 21-year-old Jabari Jackson. However, in 2013 that is exactly what happened. “While I was in college, my father […]

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Student Spotlights – April 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 [...]
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Dinner’s Ready: Alexandra Roussos Theris’ Greek-Style Gulf Shrimp and Conecuh Spaghetti

Alexandra Roussos Theris and her husband, Nate, live in historic Midtown Mobile with their silver lab puppy, Willow. They are also the owners of Midtown’s BLOOM Play Studio, a creative […]

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From the Publisher – April 2025

I was walking through the store with my daughter at the beginning of her 7th-grade year when we ran into one of her friends she hadn’t seen since spring. I […]

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When Your Child Steals

You must accept that your child is going to steal something at least once. Typically, children do not know that stealing is wrong unless they do it and are corrected. […]

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Family Camping Trips: Make the Most of Your Getaway

Camping is the ultimate in outdoor family fun and is loaded with benefits for parents and kids alike. It provides adventure and unlimited opportunities to experience the great outdoors. It’s […]

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Reducing Sibling Rivalry: What To Do and Say

Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, sibling rivalry is a fact of life for many families. As we approach Mother’s […]

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Sports Physicals

Kids Health Watch is Sponsored by Children’s Medical Group As the school year comes to a close and students begin choosing their sports for the next year, it’s important to […]

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Expert Advice About Changing Friendships During the Teen Years

Now that my daughter is a senior in high school, she seems to have found a core group of good friends. This is a drastic change from when she was […]

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Emergency Fund for Teens?

Our daughter is in high school, and she has a car and a part-time job nights and weekends. We’ve worked with her on saving, spending and giving, but should a […]

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Understanding Physical Impacts of Device Use

As we know, in today’s tech-driven world, it’s nearly impossible to escape the influence of smartphones and other devices. While we are increasingly aware of the psychological concerns associated with […]

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