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Best Parks & Playgrounds for Families in the River Region

Places to Cool Off Around the River Region This Summer

Best Sweet Treat Stops for River Region Families

3 Ways To Enjoy Lake Martin With Your Family

Best Coffee Shops for Moms, Teens & Slow-Down Moments Around the River Region

When You Have to Go Indoors

Top Family Day Trips Within 90 Minutes-ish of the River Region

10 Family Walks & Hikes Near the River Region

Why Parenting Would Be Healthier If We’d Followed Adler Instead of Freud

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Deepfakes

Celebrating Elmore County Graduates

Celebrating Montgomery County's Class of 2026

The Power of Family Hobbies

Preventing the Summer Slide: Without Turning Summer Into School

More Than a Hero: What We Love About Fathers

Debbie Peavy: The Joy In The Little Things

This month’s Grands Are the Greatest spotlight introduces us to Debbie Peavy, a proud wife, mother, and grandmother who finds deep joy in the everyday moments shared with her growing family.

Tommy King; Prattville Highschool

At Prattville High School, teaching is more than a profession for Tommy King— it is a calling rooted in service, mentorship, and a passion for helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Phyllis Palmer: Grace for the Balancing Act

This month’s Mom to Mom spotlight features Phyllis Palmer, a devoted wife, mother, education professional, and community servant whose life is deeply rooted in faith, family, and purpose.

Harper Love’s Perfect Season

Are 7th graders supposed ot be this good? The incredible season of Harper Love.

The Importance of Connecting with Your Community

My husband and I had decided that I would become a stay-at-home mom and I was looking forward to all the time I could spend with my son. After a few months of adjusting I...

Teaching Kids the Art of Friendship

Whether it’s at home, school, or at the park, friendships during our youth are probably one of the most basic concepts we learn as children.

Janice Shepard: 32 Years Teaching, Nine Grandchildren, One Big Heart

After a 32-year teaching career, Janice Shepard now spends most of her time with her nine grandchildren — ages 1 to 15. She talks about staying connected, family traditions, and the names her grandkids call her.

Mom to Mom with Hayley Denny

For Hayley Denny, motherhood has been a journey of learning, adjusting, and showing up through every season. As a working mom, wife, stepmom, and now grandmother, she understands the beauty and challenge of balancing...

My Wife Thinks She Owes Me

My wife and I have been married for nine months, and we’ve been following your Baby Steps plan for three months. We have about $50,000 in debt, and I recently cashed out an old whole life policy that enabled us to pay...

Education Matters: Pike Road - March 2026

As we begin to trade cold mornings for warmer days and blooming flowers, spring always brings a sense of renewal. It also gives us a chance to pause and reflect on all that we accomplished during the winter months. One...

Mom to Mom with Stacin Wyatt

RRP: Tell us about your career and community involvement. Stacin: I’m a small animal veterinarian at Cobbs Ford Pet Health Center in Prattville, where I care for dogs and cats through routine visits, surgeries, and...

Grands are the Greatest: Meet Karen Ingram

Karen, tell us about the nickname your grandchildren call you and how the “Gacky” first came about. People ask me that all the time! The amusing thing is, it started years before I became a grandmother. When my kids...

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 “just being difficult.” They may be showing a profile known as...

It’s Not Too Late to Save for Retirement

Q. I’m 50 years old, and through a series of bad life decisions, I have nothing set aside for retirement. Now that I’m finally in a better place financially, I’m getting to the age where people say to invest...

Getting Them Outside: How to Swap Screens For The Spring Sunshine

Spring arrives like an invitation, with longer days, warmer air, and a world that practically begs to be explored outdoors. However, for many families, the pull of video games and devices stands in strong opposition. If...

Grands are the Greatest: Meet La’Tosha Williams

La’Tosha, tell us what it is like having 12 grandchildren. It’s full of joy! My house and my heart stay full. I have 11 granddaughters—my queens—and one grandson, my king. They are all so different, and I love that....

Education Matters: Pike Road – April 2026

While spring usually feels like a time for new beginnings, in our schools, it often feels like the “beginning of the end” of another school year. Right now, our classrooms are busy as we prepare for state testing to see...

Raising Siblings, Not Rivals: 8 Ways Parents Can Nurture Lifelong Bonds

We’ve all seen an older sibling hug the baby a little too hard. We’ve witnessed weary parents’ unsuccessful attempts to referee yet another round of “He stole my toy.” Many parents want to avoid these scenarios when...

Education Matters – Autauga County School - March 2026

As spring arrives and the days begin to get longer, there’s a renewed sense of energy across our district. At the same time, this stretch of the school year can also bring a sense of monotony as routines settle in. I...

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 a confession. Parenting has a way of humbling even the most...

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 and students do to prepare for and make the...