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Mom to Mom with Jordan Baker
AOP: What has been your favorite part of raising your kids in the Auburn/Opelika area, especially being close to family? Jordan: My favorite part of living in this area is […]
Dinner’s Ready: Barrett Odom’s Classic Meatloaf
“During this season of parenting, I am reminded daily just how quickly these younger years are going by,” shared Barrett Odom, a mom of three, living in Auburn. “My goal […]
Student Spotlights – May 2026
Financial Peace or Financial Risk?
Q. Is it ever okay to pull money out of your emergency fund to pay off your home? My husband and I were talking about this the other day, because […]
From the Publisher – May 2026
Summers down South are everything and all at once! We are lucky enough to wake up to warm mornings for splashing in the pool, fun afternoons learning at the library, […]
The Things We Love Most About Mothers
Mothers wake up already in motion. Before their feet touch the floor, they are mentally scanning the day and cataloging lunches, permission slips, and the child who seemed quiet last […]
Inexpensive Micro Summer Adventures for Busy and Working Families
Most parents enter summer already juggling too much. Work doesn’t pause just because school does. Vacation days are limited. Camps are expensive. And somewhere between the end-of-year field trips and […]
AI Technology Is Capturing Your Child’s Attention…And It’s Personal
“All you have to do to understand the future of AI is to understand the incentives.” I recently listened to a podcast where Oprah Winfrey interviewed a representative from the […]
The 10 Parenting Mistakes That Changed Me
Last week, I wrote a letter to my children. It was full of words I wish I’d said years ago. It wasn’t a list of excuses or explanations. It was […]
12 Secret Tips to a Successful College Visit
This summer and fall, thousands of teens and their families will tour college campuses. Signing up for the official tour is the obvious first step, but what else can parents […]