September 2025 Issue
Lost in the Digital Fog: How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Remember
You know that feeling, right? The one where you hear someone say, “I remember when…” and suddenly you’re transported back to your childhood or your own parents’ stories. Those moments […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Sallie Brock
Sallie, what do you admire most about your grandson with autism? Sallie: Three qualities that come to mind about Jack are kindness to others, empathy to his degree of understanding, […]
Mom to Mom with Janelle Varner
How did you discover your daughter had special needs (level 2 Autism and nonverbal)? Janelle: We started noticing early signs with Ariana around age two. She wasn’t meeting her developmental […]
Teacher of the Month: Jennifer Veres, Pike Road High School
For a teacher, there is no greater satisfaction than helping students grow and reach their maximum potential. In a fast-paced world that has expectations to become adaptable despite recognizing personal […]
9 Tips to Help ADHD Kids Get and Stay Organized
If you have a child with ADHD, you witness their normal daily struggles. Frustratingly, school poses even more challenges when a child juggles personal organization, getting homework done, keeping track […]
Navigating Special Needs
If your child was recently diagnosed with special needs or if you suspect they may have special needs, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. A new […]
Friendships & Conflicts: Supporting Our Daughters in the Early Years
Earlier this year, my seven-year-old daughter came home from school in a sour mood. “My best friend wouldn’t play with me at recess today,” she reported glumly. “She only wanted […]
Don’t Kick a Guy When He’s Down (but Don’t Let Him Throw a Pity Party, Either)
Our son used to own and run his own small business, until it went bankrupt a few months ago. We let him move in with us, because he hasn’t been […]
From the Editor – September 2025
Each year, our Special Needs Issue holds a special place in my heart. We dedicate these pages to supporting local families by sharing both practical resources and heartfelt encouragement for […]
Better Together: Marriage Lessons Worth Handing Down
When parents cultivate a healthy marriage, children reap profound benefits that extend far beyond the home. A loving, respectful partnership models emotional stability, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, giving children […]
Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County Student Spotlights – September 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 – September 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 [...]
Montgomery Student Spotlights – September 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 [...]
Education Matters: Elmore County School – September 2025
Elmore County students returned for the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, August 7, and all schools reported a smooth opening. We currently have 11,163 students enrolled in 16 schools in […]
Education Matters: Autauga County School – September 2025
As September settles in and we move deeper into the school year, I want to express my appreciation to you for what many have noted as the smoothest and most […]
Education Matters: Pike Road School – September 2025
It has been such a joy to welcome our students, staff, and families back for another exciting school year at Pike Road Schools! Last month, we opened our doors to […]
Education Matters: Montgomery County School – September 2025
As we move forward throughout the school year, MPS is proud to share the strides being made in classrooms across the district. I am also proud to share that academic […]
