January 2025 Issue
Teacher of the Month: Dodi Hunt, Redland Elementary School
Dodi Hunt became a third-grade teacher at Redland Elementary because her children attended, and she knew it was a great school. “I love the sense of community at RES, and […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Billie Tomberlin
With five grandchildren ranging from ages five to 19 years old, how have they enriched your life? Having five grandchildren ranging from five to 19 years old allows us to […]
Mom to Mom with Deloris Wood
How do you navigate being a single parent? Deloris: I grew up in a two-parent household with strict parents. I kept a lot of those same values with my four […]
From the Editor – January ’25
As we step into 2025, a year brimming with fresh opportunities, millions of people ring in the New Year with resolutions—promises to change, improve, and overcome. But more often than […]
January 2025 Student Spotlights – Pike Road
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 [...]
January 2025 Student Spotlights – Prattville, Autauga & Elmore County
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 [...]
January 2025 Student Spotlights – Montgomery
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 (January ’25)
The Alabama State Department of Education recently honored educators across Alabama with the annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week. Children’s author Michael Murpurgo said, “It’s the teacher that makes the difference, […]
Education Matters – Autauga County School (January ’25)
As we step into the new year and begin the second half of the school year, I want to reflect on the tremendous progress we’ve made together and look ahead […]
Education Matters: Pike Road School (January ’25)
Happy New Year, Pike Road community! I hope your family enjoyed some rest and renewal over the holiday season. As we begin a new school semester, we are excited to […]
Education Matters: Montgomery County School (January ’25)
As we welcome the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the successes of the past year and share my excitement for the opportunities that lie […]
Teaching Self-Compassion to Battle Shame
Dr. Brené Brown, who researches emotions, defines shame as the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and, therefore, unworthy of love, belonging, and connection. Simply […]
Top 5 Tech Rules for Kids in the New Year
As we enter a new year, tech will continue to shape how our children interact with the world. With new devices and social media platforms emerging daily, and if your […]
Ditching the New Year’s Resolutions: Five Things to Try Instead
Every year, as the New Year rings in, thousands of people around the world make “new year, new me” pledges – only to find themselves discouraged and disappointed a few […]
Put the “Om” in Homework: Tips to Ease Homework Frustration & Boost Focus
By the time Meira Mednick’s daughter was in third grade, homework time had morphed into lengthy, embattled evenings fraught with angry tears as frustrated daughter and frazzled mom squared off. […]
Prepare Your Kids for College: 10 Things to Do Now So They Are Ready
My son looked at me with dread in his eyes. He needed to find out about driver’s education classes, and there was minimal information on the website. I smiled and […]
