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Student Spotlights – February 2024
From the Publisher – February 2024
We are starting the second month of 2024, and many of us are assessing our New Year’s resolutions. How are yours going? I will say I am making progress, but […]
Slow Down to Help Kids Build Empathy
What is your primary goal for your child’s education? Is it getting good grades, collecting as many awards and scholarships as possible, or participating in as many sports and activities […]
Introducing Your Child to Dental Hygiene
Kids Health Watch is brought to you by our friends and Children’s Medical Group Teething and the introduction of a dental hygiene routine in young children can be an anxiety-inducing prospect, […]
What To Look For When You’re Looking For A Day Care
When considering an appropriate day care for your kids, how do you choose among the various programs available? What are some important factors to consider? Drawing on the advice of […]
Turn Your Junk Food Junkies Into Healthy Eating Kids: 8 Tips Every Parent Should Know
Finding healthy snacks for the kids can sometimes feel like a job within itself, especially if you have a picky eater. Some parents think that buying healthy snacks means spending […]
It’s a Credit Card Addiction
I think my mother-in-law has a serious credit card problem. She can’t afford stuff, but she shops anyway, chalks up more and more debt, acquires more credit cards, and thinks […]
It’s the Parents Job to Say No Children and Technologies Are Like Mischievous Puppies
We got a new puppy for Christmas. Well, my son got a puppy, but we collectively chip in to help because taking care of a puppy is evidently a four-man […]
Teacher of the Month: Leigh Shropshire, Collier Elementary School
Sprinkling kindness around like confetti is the daily reminder that Leigh Shropshire gives to her third-grade students at Collier Elementary School. “Spreading kindness is a huge part of my classroom. […]
Dinner’s Ready: Chelsey Sayasane’s Spring Rolls
Chelsey Sayasane describes herself as a true hometown girl. She was born and raised right here in Saraland and continues to be a strong presence in the community. “After high […]