October 2025 Issue
Teacher of the Month: Wes Smith, Saint James School
For Wes Smith, teaching is not just a career—it’s a calling rooted in community, growth, and the belief that education extends far beyond textbooks. Since joining Saint James, he has […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Carl Carter
Your granddaughters, Amara (9) and Svea (8), know you as Paw Paw and Papa—what does it mean to you to hold those special names? It means the world to me. […]
Mom to Mom with Ashley Taylor
RRP: Did you always envision yourself as a mom, or did that desire develop over time? Ashley: I didn’t think I wanted to be a mom for the longest time. […]
Hidden Online Spots Kids Use to Find Inappropriate Content
Kids are persistent. If they set their minds to access something, they’ll likely find a way. Their efforts to find content they shouldn’t see online are no exception. Research shows […]
Monthly Mom’s Night – 12 Get-Togethers Beyond Bunco and Book Club
Every woman, and especially moms, needs a monthly night out with her friends to relax, recharge, and let her hair down a little. While playing Bunco or discussing Jodi Picoult’s […]
A More Meaningful Halloween: Teaching Empathy and Compassion Through Costumes and Candy
It’s easy to see Halloween as a blur of plastic pumpkins, costume stress, and frantic trick-or-treating. But what if it could also be meaningful? What if Halloween allowed us to […]
Thrifty and Thriving: Out-of-the-Box Budgeting Hacks That Help Families Spend Less and Save More
Have you heard the expression “there’s too much month left at the end of the money?” If your family is feeling squeezed by the rising cost of housing, childcare and […]
The Surprising Sources of Happiness for Teens
In a world where social media, grades, and peer pressure often seem to dominate the lives of teenagers, research reminds us of something timeless: what truly makes children happy is […]
Medical Emergencies Come First
I recently experienced a medical emergency and unexpected hospital stay. I’m about halfway through Baby Step 2, and I’m paying off my debts using the debt snowball system. I have […]
Investing or Paying Off Student Loan Debt?
Our daughter is a student, and she has $10,000 in student loan debt. She works part-time, and has a couple of scholarships, but she has borrowed a little along the […]
From the Editor – October 2025
Fall in Alabama means cooler evenings, colorful leaves, and weekends packed with family traditions that bring us together in the best ways. It’s one of those times of year when […]
Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County Student Spotlights – October 2025
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their [...]
Pike Road Student Spotlights – October 2025
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their [...]
Montgomery Student Spotlights – October 2025
Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with [...]
Education Matters: Pike Road School (October 2025)
October has arrived, and with it comes the excitement of fall sports and the hope of cooler temperatures ahead. It’s been a busy and productive start to the school year, […]
Education Matters: Autauga County School (October 2025)
In many ways, it feels like we started the new school year yesterday, but here we are already into the heart of the fall semester! This time of year is […]
Education Matters: Montgomery County School (October 2025)
A Reimagined Approach to Innovation in Classrooms When I accepted the responsibility of serving as Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS), I knew our path forward had to center on […]
Education Matters: Elmore County School (October 2025)
Students and staff have settled into their routines and fall sports are in full swing with many football and volleyball games, as well as cross country track meets already in […]
