Parenting with a PhD: Helping Your Kids Go “Inside Out”
By Kristen Berthiaume: First of all, if you haven’t yet seen Pixar’s “Inside Out” with your kids – GO! NOW! It’s fantastic. Take tissues, though – it’s a tearjerker for ... Read More
Boosting Your Child’s Creative Side
Activities such as coloring, drawing and painting are part of most children’s lives. Exploring visual arts is an enjoyable activity for kids, and has proven brain-boosting benefits. In fact, making ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: Free-Range vs. Helicopter Parents
By Kristen Berthiaume: You’ve probably heard of free-range chickens – those raised with some freedom to roam so they’re happier and less-stressed (and more delicious – apparently cortisol isn’t all ... Read More
Cars, Heat and Kids. Look Before You Lock.
On average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles. Even the best of parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a ... Read More
Preventing the Summer Slide
Summer is coming and while it’s great to have a little break from full days of scheduled learning, preventing the Summer Slide is something all parents need to think about. ... Read More
Talking about Teen Depression is Depressing
By: Drew Read, COO Paul Anderson Youth We all feel sad, down, blue or discouraged at times. That’s pretty normal. Sadness, disappointment, and pessimism are natural reactions to the hassles ... Read More
Carmike Cinemas Launches "Summer Kid's Nights" Movie Series
We are excited to announce that Carmike Cinemas is launching a new program this summer in conjunction with their Summer Kid’s Series! It will be called “Summer Kid’s Nights” and ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: What To Do When Your Kids Are Embarrasing
By Kristen Berthiaume: Kids are embarrassing. Just, really. Whether it’s their atrocious behavior at a restaurant or a loudly asked question about someone’s appearance, decorum is not a high priority ... Read More
Review: Day out with Thomas
By Kristen Berthiaume: If you’re considering a Day out with Thomas this weekend, here’s why you should go ahead and get those tickets! On Sunday, my husband and I took ... Read More
Cahaba River Walk, Mountain Brook
The much-anticipated Cahaba River Walk, off Overton Road and River Run Road is set to open to the public this Friday, April 10th. Formerly, Cahaba River Park, the improvements to ... Read More
