9+ hour, 52+ min ago   (425+ words) Instructors and coaches around the county say they see the same pattern over and over: kids who pick their own activity, rather than getting signed up for whatever their friend does, stick with it longer and show more confidence within…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (908+ words) Labor Day isn’t the only holiday in September. Another special day lands on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Grandparents Day isn’t a day off from work or school (although it is on a Sunday). It's more of a day…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (159+ words) Yes, I know we are still almost two months away from Halloween, but we're writing about Halloween today. Some of you are saying, "Oh, hell yes. I can't wait for Halloween." Some of you are saying, "What the hell? Halloween…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (265+ words) If you’re already thinking about your Halloween costume for this year, you’re not alone. From TikTok costume inspo to the Spirit Halloweens that seem to be appearing everywhere, it seems like everyone’s in the same spooky boat. But choosing the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1852+ words) Last Christmas my middle one tore through the paper on the biggest box under the tree, looked at what was inside for maybe four seconds, and then spent the next forty minutes building a fort out of the box itself....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1491+ words) Win Halloween this year with these creative costumes for you and your bestie or BOO! We think Marilyn said it best: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she'll conquer the world." And she'll conquer Halloween while she's…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (244+ words) FORT PAYNE, AL — Jacksonville State University’s Field School will offer a Woven Reed Footstool Workshop on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at JSU’s Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne. The hands-on class will introduce participants to traditional…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (441+ words) For some little kids, the idea of playing with baby dolls, playing “house,” and coming up with fun scenarios is the best way to play pretend. But after a business in Louisiana offered an experience to help little girls get…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (429+ words) MY NEARLY 13-year-old daughter stood on a tiny beach she had once discovered and named after our family. Tim's daughter admiring the sunset (Image: Tim Porteus) It was just me and her on this evening walk, and our family dog…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (391+ words) For those who are outdoorsy before having kids, bringing children into the mix can be a bit of a shock. Outdoor activities with young ones often include smaller adventures at a more relaxed pace, possibly the exact opposite of adventures…...