Currently Browsing: August 2026 10 articles
Start Strong: Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year
When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work but never really stop to thank them for the difference […]
The Superpower of Communicate-First
My son is a full-grown, responsible, kind, and capable adult. However, he recently reminded me that effective communication is a skill that requires continuous cultivation. We were on a family […]
More Than a Place to Go: How to Choose the After-School Program That Feels Right
As summer winds down and school ramps back up, families face a familiar list of decisions. One of the most important? Where will your child go when the school day […]
Behind the Screens: What Your Child Cannot Tell You… And Why It Changes Everything
There is something happening in the lives of our children that most of us are only seeing the edges of. We see the phone. We see the attitude. We see […]
Contentment, Gratitude and Priorities
My husband loves his job, works a regular schedule and he makes over $180,000 a year. I love my work as a part-time substitute teacher in our local school system. […]
Congratulations! You’ve Made It to August—Your Parenting Survival Award is in the Mail
August has arrived, and if you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve survived another summer! Your prize? I’m so glad you asked! Prizes shouldn’t just be for kids, right? So let’s see what’s […]
Mom to Mom with Renee Word
AOP: You grew up in Opelika as one of ten homeschooled children. What are some of your favorite memories from growing up in such a large family? Renee: Some of […]
Dinner’s Ready: Jenna Layson’s Tex-Mex Casserole
Back-to-school season looks a little different for Jenna Layson and her family because she and her husband, Jarret, have chosen to homeschool their two daughters, Bailey (15) and Olivia (8). […]
From the Publisher – August 2026
Many of you could not wait for it, and others felt the daily dread of its fast approach, but alas, back-to-school has arrived yet again. Those slow summer mornings with […]
