October 2023 Issue
From the Editor – October ’23
I’m not sure if I ever had this exact thought in the past, but the other day, I said to myself, “October is easily my favorite month of the year.” […]
Teacher of the Month: Leah McAlister, Redland Middle School
Leah McAlister teaches 7th and 8th grade at Redland Middle School. She graduated from Auburn University in Montgomery in 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Childhood Education. She has completed her […]
Mom to Mom with Kaasha Griffin
RRP: You have a twin sister and mentioned you can’t imagine life without her. How does she help you navigate motherhood? KG: I had the benefit of my twin sister, […]
Dinner’s Ready: Jennifer Gwin’s Easy Greek Chicken with Couscous
Local mom Jennifer Gwin shares one of her delicious and easy recipes. Jennifer is a single mom to an active two-and-a-half-year-old, Annora, and works full-time at Green Thumb Nursery. She […]
How to Parent Beyond Focusing on Behaviors
“When a flower doesn’t bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” Dan Heijer An excellent tool to help parents with “overly emotional” children is the […]
The Most Important Nine Minutes in Your Child’s Day
I read something this week that I would like to share with you. There are nine minutes that have the greatest impact on a child’s day. They are first three […]
5 Things I Won’t Stop Doing for My Kids
“Stop doing these 17 things for your kids right now, or you’ll fail to raiseindependent, successful human beings!” Parents have been inundated with these types of articles lately, and I’ll […]
FaBOOlous Fun for Everyone: Halloween Gatherings that Impress
Do your kids race around the house in costumes all year long?There are so many fun ways to celebrate the whimsy of Halloween. Create new traditions with one of thesefaBOOlous […]
October 2023 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 [...]
October 2023 Student Spotlights – Pike Road
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 [...]
October 2023 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 [...]
Cultivating a Positive Body Image for Healthy, Confident Kids
As parents who want to raise healthy kids, we often put a lot of thought into providing adequate nutrition for growing minds and bodies. We research and prepare healthy meals […]
