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Mom to Mom with Shalin Peoples
AOP: How has Mackenzie’s journey shaped your family’s perspective on parenting, faith, and everyday life? Shalin: With Mackenzie being our first child, Dion and I had to step into parenthood […]
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 […]
Mom to Mom with Shana Sullivan
AOP: You have daughters in two very different stages of life. What has motherhood taught you through each season? Shana: Having two kids at different stages has definitely been tough; […]
Mom to Mom with Julie Downs
AOP: What made the Auburn-Opelika community feel like home for your family? Julie: Auburn’s Southern charm is what made it feel like home for us. There’s a real meaning behind […]
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 […]
Mom to Mom with Lori Smith
AOP: What does a typical day look like in your home right now? Lori: Right now, our days are a mix of routine and “good” crazy. On weekdays, it’s all […]
Mom to Mom with Cleyser Orta
AOP: What was it like moving from Venezuela to the U.S. as a family, and how has that shaped you as a mom? Cleyser: Eduardo and I grew up in […]
Mom to Mom with Pritika Sharma
AOP: Tell us all about you, your family, and your career. Pritika: We are a family of four living in Auburn. I teach STEAM at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet […]
Mom to Mom with Hillary White
AOP: How do you foster a strong relationship with your children? Hillary: It’s tough. With four kids of very different ages, I often feel like I’m failing to meet their […]
Mom to Mom with Linna Xaysombath
AOP: What is the most difficult challenge you have had to face as a mother? Linna : One of the most difficult challenges that I have had to face as […]










