At a soccer game recently, my five-year-old son, Harrison, hit the ground hard and got the breath knocked out of him. One of his teammates pulled him up off the grass and checked on his condition. Some children are...
My mom and I have always been close. Most days we talk several times a day, and usually we do not go an entire day without talking. I am sure she thinks at times I overshare with her, but...
All conversations, especially in person, became even more special and sacred after what we all endured in 2020.
My Grandfather's Story
Ten years ago, I went with my grandfather to record his life story which is now housed in the Library...
Birmingham Mom Collective is made up of a team of over 35 local writers who have so much to share with the Magic City! We publish three to four original content pieces per week, and we are currently taking...
It's officially summer time . . . and that means it's time for freedom! Once school gets out, we tend to take it easy during the summer and give our children a break from their everyday routine. We don't...
If you are the parent of a little boy right at the birthdate cut off for public school, it’s not too late to wait. My son's birthday was a day before the deadline. He started public school at four...
Good job, moms. You made it through the dance recital and little league baseball season. What’s next? A summer full of All-Stars or ballet intensives?
Something I Would Have Done Differently
Now that my three are all past these busy activities, let...
We (my husband and I) hire babysitters to watch our kids for a few hours every so often. Gasp! *Cue the silent (or not-so-silent) mom judgments now.*
But seriously. Over the six-plus years I’ve been a mom, I can’t tell...
A few weeks ago, my 23-year-old daughter turned to me during a routine car ride and asked, "Do you still say that you can’t be friends with your children?" I asked, "Did I say that?" She said that I...
It's Sunday morning and you snoozed your alarm one too many times. You got to bed later than normal last night because you finally decided to use your Saturday night for some adult time and spring for a babysitter....
In + Around Birmingham
Guide to Vacation Bible Schools in Birmingham
Many of us on the BMC team have fond memories of Vacation Bible School. Often, this is a great way to get your kids...
