2024 was the best year yet for Birmingham Mom Collective! Thanks to you, our readers, we were able to reach more moms than ever before. So, we’d like to revisit the blog posts that resonated with you the most over this last year.
Our Top Ten Guides
10. Top Family-Friendly Restaurants in Birmingham
9. Christmas in Birmingham :: Holiday Traditions and Must Dos!
8. Best Places for Indoor Fun In Birmingham, AL
7. The Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Pumpkin Patches
6. The Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Parks and Playgrounds
5. 4th of July Events in Birmingham
4. Ultimate Guide to Birmingham Christmas Lights
3. 2024 Guide to Birmingham Summer Camps
2. The Ultimate Guide to Kids Eat Free in Birmingham
1. Birmingham Summer Bucket List 2024 | 100 Things to Do with Kids (+ Free
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Our Top Ten Contributor Posts
10. What it Means to Never Have a Daughter
“Yes, they will still love me; and yes, they will always, always be my babies. But time will turn them into men, and a new relationship will emerge between us, because it has to. I think this is when I will know the true weight of having never had a daughter. If I had had a daughter, the ‘growing up’ part is when we would become closer.”
[Read Alli’s post here.]
9. Baby Name Etiquette :: Thinking Through Your Response When a Mom Shares Her Chosen Name
“Sharing the name of your baby is a very vulnerable and personal action. Having others criticize the name you’ve chosen for your little bundle of joy can be hurtful, cause a lot of doubt, and add stress that a pregnant woman just doesn’t need. So I’ve decided to compile a little list of what not to say so that all you future mamas can share with those closest to you!“
[Read Brittany’s post here.]
8. Exploring Alabama :: A Day Trip to the Alabama Safari Park
“I got a “wild” hair over Labor Day weekend to take the family on a quick road trip to the Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Alabama. It is very doable with small children in tow with it being just an hour and a half from Birmingham. We were still back home before dinner, even with a relaxing lunch on the Alabama River in Montgomery and a stop for ice cream at Clanton’s Peach Park. If you are thinking about going on a social-distancing-friendly day trip that is a little out of the ordinary, read along to hear more. “
[Read Kerra’s post here.]
7. Why and Where to Volunteer in Birmingham
“Volunteering provides an opportunity to address social issues and contribute to positive change. Whether it’s helping people less fortunate than yourself, supporting environmental causes, or working towards social justice, volunteering allows you to be part of the solution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It helps create a more just, equitable, and compassionate society!”
[Read Leah’s post here.]
6. Exploring Birmingham :: Day Trip on the Train
“I have three boys, and they are all interested in various vehicles, like cars, planes, boats, and trains. Trains hold a special place in their hearts, thought, and my youngest is now getting into model trains. So, my husband and I recently decided we would surprise our boys with a ride on a working passenger train, aka Amtrak.”
[Read Michelle’s post here.]
5. Park Hop Series with Birmingham Mom Collective :: Fall 2024
We loved meeting so many of you and your little ones at our park hops this year! Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming events!
[Read more about our Park Hops here.]
4. The Game of MASH :: Contentment and Learning to Flourish Where You Are Planted
“However, this will never be my life, because my reality is the furthest thing from ‘caviar wishes and champagne dreams.’ I may no longer play MASH, but clearly, that mindset of wanting more is still prevalent. Has the incessant need for more grown worse with the rise of social media and social media influencers?”
[Read Lindsay’s post here.]
3. Tweenage Drama :: What I’m Learning About Adrenarche and My Eight-Year-Old
“Adrenarche is the ‘awakening of the adrenal gland’ according to this article from Boston Children’s Hospital. It’s kind of a pre-puberty before the major stuff happens. Basically, between the ages of six and eight, most children experience this awakening, although some may never show any signs it’s happening. For the lucky rest of us, it can result in moody, distant, arguing, and tearful tweenagers that seem to have magically replaced our sweet, compliant children.”
[Read Dominique’s post here.]
2.I Watched My Husband’s Vasectomy
“I’d begun considering a tubal ligation after reading another mom’s account, but my husband and I opted for him to have the vasectomy instead. Now that I know what I know, I wish I’d looked into having my tubes tied a little more. It was in the back of my mind in case my husband continued putting the vasectomy off or if insurance complicated things, but it wasn’t as serious an option as I wish I’d made it.”
[Read Anonymous’s post here.]
1. 5 Things You Need to Know Before an IEP Meeting
“In the early part of my career, I served as a school-based speech-language pathologist. I’ll be honest, even I was overwhelmed at the number of people sitting around the table at my first IEP meeting! After I transitioned to private practice, I found that parents were astonished at the volume of information that was thrown at them during their child’s first IEP meeting. As a result, I’ve started helping “translate” IEPs for parents for more than 10 years now.”
[Read Lane’s post here.]
This is just a small sampling of what our team has done this year! We had some wonderful content, and we truly hope you enjoyed it.
