When it comes to my personal life I try to balance sharing my experiences as a single mother to a special needs child while also respecting the privacy of those in my inner circle, as well as the children...
I can see the leaves outside the windows turning slightly red and orange, soon to be ablaze with the season's hallmark banner. This time of year always goes straight to my heart. For some reason, it causes me to...
Birmingham Mom Collective had the privilege recently to talk with Dr. Jonathan Gray, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs at Indian Springs School in Birmingham, to learn why Indian Springs might just be the perfect private education opportunity...
Birmingham Mom Collective always loves hearing from local mom and pediatric dentist extraordinaire Quyen Ying of Liberty Park Children's Dentistry. Today she is telling us about ways her practice keeps patients comfortable and safe when sedation dentistry for kids...
I recently had an interesting conversation with a group of my homeschool mom friends. We come from all walks of life, but we have all had similar comments made to us about our choice to homeschool our children. We...
It’s all still so new to me.
We went from the days of sleep deprivation and spit-up to the days of multiple extracurriculars and birthday parties every weekend. It feels like it happened much faster than what I was ready...
“I have two hands”, my best friend of twenty years said.
We were leaving a restaurant; I was heavily pregnant at the time and trying to juggle/carry more than I should. That was when he looked at me, and, laughing,...
You know that phrase that inspirational parenting accounts love to say, that goes, “The dishes can wait?" It’s meant to encourage moms to be more present with their children, but, instead, I see it frequently leading to excess mom...
I will never be like my elders.
My Grandmother had her wits about her. She was very instructive and very clear. In fewer words, she sometimes seemed mean. She was tough, and she did not repeat herself. I remember growing...
What Exactly is an IEP?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. It was created in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. An IEP outlines special education services that are specific to a child's needs based on testing...
In + Around Birmingham
Game On :: 3 Great Options for Youth Sports in Bessemer,...
Alabama is home to a vibrant and dynamic array of youth sports organizations that cater to children of all ages and interests. Whether your...
