March 2025 Issue
Student Spotlights – March 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 [...]
Dinner’s Ready: Elizabeth Greenleaf’s Hamburger-Cabbage Dish
High school sweethearts Charles and Elizabeth Greenleaf met while in high school in Decatur, AL. They both attended Auburn University and officially moved to Auburn in 2006 so Charles could […]
Mom to Mom with Lindsay Doukopoulos
At Auburn University, you are the Associate Director of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. Can you share more about this and why you love it? […]
From the Publisher – March 2025
Even with this final arctic blast reaching down into Alabama, I am thinking warm thoughts and looking forward to summertime in the south. While patiently waiting for the warm days […]
10 Fun Alternatives to Overnight Camp
My kids never went to an overnight camp. They were happier sleeping in their own bed and with a flexible work schedule, I didn’t have to worry about daycare most […]
Creating Healthy Habits Through Learned History
Parents often come to see me because they are distressed about their child’s “extremely bad behavior.” When I try to collect details about the problem, very few parents can answer […]
Happy Campers: Tips to Help Children with Their First Camp Experience
School will be out before we know it! You find the perfect day camp for your little artist, swimmer or scientist, but you’re worried because camp is unfamiliar territory. Help […]
Why A Parent’s Steady Presence Matters
I recently tuned into Dr. Lisa Damour’s podcast, and if you’re not familiar with her, I highly recommend checking her out! You can find her on Instagram or listen to […]
Compromises Are Part of Marriage
My wife and I both have good jobs. Together, we bring home around $190,000 combined. We also have $100,000 in a savings account, and no debt except for our mortgage. […]
5 Great Reasons to Send Your Kids to Sleepaway Camp
There are so many great reasons why you should consider sending your kids to sleepaway camp this summer, and it’s not only because they’ll have a whole lot of fun. […]