Our favorite hangout, McWane Science Center, is about to host their Beaker Bash. It’s February 4th from 5-8pm. What a great way to spend an evening- kids can come visit the neat exhibits while we chow down on some yummy foods and drinks. Please join us as we embark on a quest to unravel the exciting...

Times, they are a-changin’… A lot of women are waiting until after 30 to have kids. On the bright side, you’re more mature and patient. But as always, be in the know of the risks. After 30 pregnancies may be at risk for miscarriage, birth defects, and pregnancy complications such as...

We know that words can hurt, and one full week in January has been set aside to study the effect of name calling and to learn how we can be better friends and teachers. No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with...

Parent Question: How can we nurture the big sibling when a new baby wreaks havoc on their only child universe? Parenting with a Ph.D. Response:  From the moment he pulls that “I’m a Big Brother!” shirt over his tiny head, life as he’s known it is history. Now he’ll be expected to share everything:...

Wow! We must have blinked because January appears to be at an end already! How did that happen? The Circus will be rolling into town this week, if you haven’t taken advantage of the Reading with Ringling program being offered by many of the local libraries you still have time, you can learn more...

Sometimes, being honest with ourselves is the hardest part. If your child is misbehaving or not listening, honestly ask yourself if you were ignoring them or their needs? It’s not always their behavior that causes the problem. This one happens to me a lot when I’m on my computer working....

Winter is here!! We will without a doubt be spending a lot of time at the library looking for a hideout from the cold weather. Find these books while you’re there and help get the little ones excited about wintertime! The Snow Day by Komako Sakai – A book about the snow that falls and falls...

No matter what stage of pregnancy, taking some time to rejuvenate with gentle stretching and breathing exercises will do your mind and body good. Join Brookwood Medical center and BirminghamMommy.com for a free prenatal yoga class and learn some key moves for reducing stress and easing tension throughout...

It doesn’t get too frigid here during the winter but we do good a few good cold snaps that will result in a few days of indoor play sure to set kids of all ages into a cabin fever induced frenzy. Need some ideas to keep them busy while keeping yourself sane? We’ve got a few. Fun with marshmallows: Marshmallows...

Hello Consignment Season!! Consignment sales around Birmingham will be heating up very soon, are you ready? We are! Whether you’re selling or buying there’s a little something for everyone. Make sure to check back often as we will update with any sales we learn about in the coming weeks....