I get serious spring fever from about spring break until school starts. The sunny weather makes me want to get out of the kitchen and do something, anything, other than cook. I also try to knock out projects in...
There are few places that adults will openly agree with children are nerve wracking and somewhat scary. One of those places is the dentist's office. I mean, l have chills just writing about it. For kids, this can be...
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month! In recognition, Birmingham Mom Collective was eager to talk with our UAB Medicine expert, Dr. Brian Casey, to learn more about cord blood donation and the ways we can get involved.
Dr. Casey serves...
Normalizing Therapy
I grew up in a household that didn't recognize mental health. There was a mindset that you can control every aspect of your life, so you don't need help from anybody. So, that is what I went on...
Traits, Traditions, and Traumas
Hi, my name is Erica and I am the cycle breaker in my family. I recognized early on that there was a lot of dysfunction involved in my nontraditional upbringing. Dysfunction will look different in every...
Birmingham's Children’s of Alabama turns 112 this month! Children's has come a long way since the founding of Holy Innocents Hospital for Children (later renamed to Children's Hospital) in 1911. Holy Innocents opened its doors to the public the...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Ah, gardening. My first true love.
A a teenager in Birmingham, my high school partnered with Jones Valley Teaching Farm to offer courses in sustainable agriculture, something the organization continues to do in various schools across...
Think you have no use for a list of spas in Birmingham? Think again! As moms, we are always busy juggling all the things, getting kids where they need to go and keeping up with dishes and laundry. So...
As a parent, taking care of your child's dental health is essential to ensure their overall well-being. Regular dental check-ups are crucial in identifying any potential dental problems and preventing them from turning into serious oral health issues. As...
Caring for a child with a chronic illness can be challenging and stressful for any parent. It requires a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to manage medication schedules and arrange regular check-ups. Urgent Care For Children can...
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Get Delicious Meals Delivered Right to Your Door with Katie’s Plates!
As all busy mamas know, nothing can lighten your load like having food delivered right to your doorstep. Now imagine that it's already cooked,...
