May 2026 Issue
Mom to Mom with Hayley Denny
RRP: Please tell us about your career and community involvement. Hayley: I currently serve as the Controller at Hill Hill Carter in Montgomery, where I’ve been for over eight years. […]
Grands are the Greatest: Meet Janice Shepard
Janice, tell us about your background and grandchildren. After a 32-year teaching retirement, I enjoy spending most of my time with my grandchildren. I have nine grandchildren, ranging in ages […]
Teacher of the Month: Bebe Campbell, The Montgomery Academy
For this Montgomery Academy first-grade teacher, the journey to the classroom has been shaped by both purpose and personal connection. Her interest in the school began when her own children […]
AI Technology Is Capturing Your Child’s Attention…And It’s Personal
“All you have to do to understand the future of AI is to understand the incentives.” I recently listened to a podcast where Oprah Winfrey interviewed a representative from the […]
12 Secret Tips to a Successful College Visit
This summer and fall, thousands of teens and their families will tour college campuses. Signing up for the official tour is the obvious first step, but what else can parents […]
The 10 Parenting Mistakes That Changed Me
Last week, I wrote a letter to my children. It was full of words I wish I’d said years ago. It wasn’t a list of excuses or explanations. It was […]
The Things We Love Most About Mothers
Mothers wake up already in motion. Before their feet touch the floor, they are mentally scanning the day and cataloging lunches, permission slips, and the child who seemed quiet last […]
Financial Peace or Financial Risk?
Q. Is it ever okay to pull money out of your emergency fund to pay off your home? My husband and I were talking about this the other day, because […]
Inexpensive Micro Summer Adventures for Busy and Working Families
Most parents enter summer already juggling too much. Work doesn’t pause just because school does. Vacation days are limited. Camps are expensive. And somewhere between the end-of-year field trips and […]
Education Matters: Elmore County School – May 2026
Each year, April is set aside as the Month of the Military Child. While military members serve around the world, we often forget the challenges faced by their children. Military […]
Education Matters: Autauga County School – May 2026
As we enter May, we find ourselves at a meaningful intersection of reflection and celebration. The close of a school year always brings a mix of emotions—pride in what has […]
Education Matters: Montgomery County School – May 2026
A New Chapter: Leading the Digital Frontier Montgomery is a city with a storied history, but today we are focused on a bold, transformative future. As Superintendent, my commitment has […]
From the Editor – May 2026
If your calendar is filling up with end-of-school events, you know summer is almost here. Along with the excitement comes that familiar question: how do we make it fun for […]
Montgomery Student Spotlights – April 2026
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 [...]
Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County Student Spotlights – April 2026
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 [...]
Pike Road Student Spotlights – April 2026
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 [...]
What Is Pervasive Demand Avoidance?
If getting your child to put on shoes, start homework, or even join a fun activity feels like a daily battle, you are not alone—and your child is likely not […]
