September 2024 Issue
Mom to Mom with Jennifer Dunn
Can you please share a little about yourself and the other members that make up your family, including the kid’s ages and hobbies? Jennifer: I was born and raised in […]
From the Publisher – September 2024
Recently, I saw a post on social media that said instead of telling your children not to stare, why not encourage your children to say hello and offer a smile? […]
Dinner’s Ready: Jennifer Daniels’ World Famous Chicken Nachos
“We are a sports family. We are split between Arkansas and Auburn as college fans since my husband grew up in Arkansas, and I graduated from Auburn University,” shared Jennifer […]
Student Spotlight – September 2024
Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. Auburn Opelika Parents joins with [...]
10 Ways to Support Families with Special Needs
“I don’t know how you do it!” It was a simple statement. There was no ill-will behind it, just an honest thought from one mom to another. Something I’ve thought […]
What We Can Learn From Special Needs Parents
Angela Schwindt is credited for these wise words, “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” I think most […]
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am,” […]
Remember: Marriage is a “We” Thing
Q. My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account […]
How Creativity Shapes Successful Children
How much time do your children spend dabbling in the arts—to freely express themselves in creative ways? Creativity is the ability to think in unusual, divergent ways. It does not […]