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The Big 3 for Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest

There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]

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Short on Sleep: The Silent Sleep Crisis Affecting Kids

It’s every parent’s dream – a kid who falls asleep like clockwork. Provide a bath, a story, and a kiss goodnight, and the house reliably quiets. Unfortunately, this is an […]

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Kids Don’t Need Perfection, They Just Need You

For those of you who feel like you are failing as a parent, hear this: the very fact that you worry about doing it well shows that your heart is […]

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Healthy, Happy and Engaged: The Benefits of Arts and Sports Activities

The way kids spend their extracurricular time is more important than ever. Involving kids in the arts and sports offers a much-needed release, social connection, and critical developmental tools. Read […]

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The Biggest Challenge Parents Will Face Isn’t Screen Time… It’s Influence

For years, many professionals have been telling parents that screen time is the problem. How many hours? What apps? Which games? What age is too young? While those questions matter, […]

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Commision for Kids?

I’m trying to wrap my head around your commission method of giving money to kids. We have an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old. Should they have individual lists of tasks, or […]

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Mom to Mom with Abby Ireland

RRP: Working at Pike Road Group Fitness and with Plexus, how has your professional background shaped the way you approach exercise and wellness as a mom? Abby: I’ve been in […]

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From the Editor – February 2026

February always feels like a good time to hit pause and check in on how we’re really doing as families. The new year has started, schedules are back in full […]

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Grands are the Greatest: Meet Holly Moore

What does a typical day look like as a full-time grandmother to Sarah (17 months old ) and Luke (five months old)? My days revolve around the kids. We keep […]

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Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County Student Spotlights – February 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 [...]
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