July 2025 Issue
Mom to Mom with Amy Isbell
Who makes up your family, and what if you all enjoy doing together? Amy: My husband Brandon and I have lived in Auburn for 16 years. We moved for my […]
From the Publisher- July 2025
What is one thing we all have in common? A birthday each year! And boy, do I love to plan and celebrate my family members’ birthdays! From coming up with […]
Dinner’s Ready: Stephanie Jeck’s Sweet Potato Hash
“I am enjoying being a mom to older kids! We have great conversations,” shared Stephanie Jeck. “We can still goof off and have fun, but our relationships are deeper and […]
Student Spotlights – July 2025
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. Auburn-Opelika Parents joins with their families and [...]
Top Three Things for Parents to Remember
In a world overwhelmed with advice—from social media, grandparents, friends, and more—it can be hard to know what truly matters in parenting. After more than 25 years of experience as […]
GLAMPING: A Glamorous Way to Host a Camping Themed Sleepover
If your child loves the idea of camping but doesn’t want to battle the bugs, the elements, or sleep on the hard ground, then glamping is a great alternative. It […]
Why Keep Birthdays Simple
Over the past decade, children’s birthday celebrations in America have seen a significant shift towards more elaborate and costly events. A study by Everyday Health Group revealed that parents now […]
Raising Happy Teens: Tips for Parents
To parents of teens, the title of this article may seem surprising. Teens and happiness? What could that possibly mean? Teens often walk around with a sullen demeanor, but it […]
Leaving Our Mark From Tangible Signatures to Digital Impressions and the Search for Meaning
“Kristi was here.” The age-old signature pre digital age that we all scribbled (insert your name of course) in yearbooks, bathroom stalls, or carved into trees — it was more […]
Getting Lower Rates to Help Pay Off Credit Cards Sooner?
How do you feel about moving credit card balances to other companies to get lower rates when you’re trying to get out of debt? I just paid off my first […]