Parenting Perspectives

As pediatric registered dietitians, we receive many questions from parents regarding their child’s nutrition. Questions regarding appropriate milk intake, should we incorporate juice, do they need a multivitamin, etc. These are all very common questions we receive on a...

Women Doing Big Things The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second female U.S. Supreme Court justice and fearless champion for women’s rights and gender quality, said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” In this new decade,...

This March, my family and I are crossing the five-year mark since we moved to Alabama. Five years doesn't seem like all that long of a time period, but it's actually the longest we have stayed in one place...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and we are excited for Julie Sasse, one of the Birmingham Mom Collective founders, to talk about why she chose Dr. Jeff Flannery and the team at Oak Mountain Pediatric Dentistry for...

From motherhood and lifestyle to home decor and high-end fashion, there are so many diverse bloggers who live right here in Birmingham who are sharing their lives and families and inspiring other moms to live a full life. So if...

It's Black. History. Month. I have been enthused with celebrating the achievements of Black Americans this month. So many inventors, businessmen and women, athletes, and the first, Vice President of the United States. How does my enthusiasm match with...

“What’s wrong?” I asked, concerned. My six-year-old daughter appeared on the screen, twirling her hair and looking at the floor. “She wants to be there,” my husband said, patting her back. My heart broke for her the millionth time since March 2020,...

Not to brag, but I have the best job. You see, as a college professor, I get to pour my life into students. I teach them academic material, of course, but I also get to mentor them as future...

"Two number ones, both large sized with a Dr. Pepper. A twelve count nugget with extra Polynesian sauce, large sized with a sweet tea. One large macaroni & cheese with a chocolate shake, no whipped topping. A six count...

The year of 2020 will forever be a stand out year that we remember for years to come. Our kids will remember how schools closed, activities were canceled, travel stopped, and even time with extended family came to an...