July 2025 Issue
Mom to Mom with Ke’Yana Robinson-Ali
Tell us about your career as a dance educator at Carver Elementary and teaching dance camp at ASU. Ke’Yana: I began teaching dance at 16 through the ASU Performing Arts […]
Teacher of the Month: Melissa Baker, Evangel Christian Academy
This year marks Melissa Baker’s first year at Evangel Christian Academy. However, she is not new to teaching, as she has 36 years of experience in the field. Melissa chose […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Jill Struthers
How would you describe the personalities of your grandchildren, Jase (6) and Maggie (2)? Jill Struthers: Jase is very outgoing. He never meets a stranger! He loves meeting new people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Editor – July 2025
I’ll turn 54 in November of this year, and let’s just say—I don’t exactly count down the days to my birthday like I did when I was seven. There’s no […]
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 […]
July 2025 Student Spotlights – Montgomery
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families [...]
July 2025 Student Spotlights – Pike Road
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families [...]
July 2025 Student Spotlights – Prattville, Autauga & Elmore County
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their [...]
Education Matters: Montgomery County School – July 2025
Preparing for the 2025-26 School Year at MPS The start of a new school year is always an exciting time, a fresh beginning, a clean slate, and a world of […]
Education Matters: Pike Road School (July 2025)
From the first day of school to the final celebrations, Pike Road Schools has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and professional advancement. As we wrap up a […]
