Parenting Perspectives

One of the things you learn quickly as a parent is the benefit of routines. Structure and predictability go a long way in helping our little ones navigate the world around them! So how do we create helpful routines...

“Want to watch a dog movie your mom and I loved when we were kids?” my husband asks with a grin. We move the coffee table away from the couch and lay a yellow checkered picnic blanket over our...

“Oh, my goodness girl! Did you realize you are old enough to be your kid’s grandmother?!” Yes, I absolutely do realize that. I will be 40 next year. At that point I will have a two-year-old and a six-year-old. People...

The other day my first grader came scooting into the room on a blanket-draped Pillow Pet with an umbrella in hand. She explained that she was a merchant from Baghdad, carrying spices through the desert on the back of...

Setting Weekday early evening/late afternoon, also known as the witching hour: A mother, her 3 year old son, and her 17 month old daughter are in the kitchen. Butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, chocolate...

As I sit here drinking my morning cup of tea, I cannot help but to think about how I am entering my last year in my thirties. It is hard for me to not reflect on the past years...

Are you looking for where to buy Christmas cards in Birmingham? Do you want to create something with your family photos that will be a treasured memory and a special greeting for family and friends this time of year?...

Being a special needs parent has its own unique challenges. One of the biggest ones is taking time for yourself and or with your significant other. In order to do this comes a different challenge, and that is needing...

“Take care of yourself!”“What are you doing for self-care lately?”“How about taking some time for yourself.” “Prioritize self-care.”These are common refrains spoken by well-intentioned individuals. They are platitudes scrolling amongst the reels of social media. Isn't Self-Care a Bit Privileged? Often...

Now that we're a few months into the school year, you likely have an idea how things are going for your child in the classroom. Like all of us, they probably have areas where they excel and maybe one...