As an author of several books for teens and tweens, I spend a lot of time hanging with and observing kids. There are so many doing right, but they rarely make the news. More often than not, we are hearing about the bad our kids do, especially of late. In the last year or so […]
Educators Share How to Help Your Child Transition to a New School
The first day of school is hard enough without the added pressure of transitioning to a new environment, but for many families that will be the reality once classes begin in August. So how can parents help?
Audible to Release The Baby-Sitters Club Series in Audio for the First Time Ever
Audible, the world’s largest producer and provider of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment recently announced it will release all 131 titles in Ann M. Martin’s blockbuster middle-grade series, The Baby-sitters Club.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for the New School Year
School starts for many schools tomorrow here in Birmingham, and other areas will be starting soon. I thought now was a good time to say a prayer for not only our students, but all those who interact with them. Please join me in saying a prayer for the new school year.
Meet Dr. Heather “Aitch” Claibon, the August 2019 Momma of the Month
Dr. Heather “Aitch” Claibon has known since she was a teenager that she wanted twins, and now it’s one of many of her dreams that have come true.
Suzanne Weathers Wants to Change Our Schools through Prayer
With the start of school right around the corner, I’m honored to have author Suzanne Weathers visiting today to share an excerpt from her book, Change Our Schools through Prayer.
Five Things Your Child Should Know Before Starting College
Just because your child has finished high school doesn’t mean the learning has stopped. Now it’s time to kick their preparation of how to handle “real life” into overdrive. Let me state that I understand not every child will go to college. These are life skills that apply whether you go to school or not.
Author Debbie Rigaud Creates Sparks with Truly Madly Royally
Young adult and middle grade author Debbie Rigaud is truly living her best life. I recently spoke with her about her latest release, Truly Madly Royally.
Author Lorna “L.A.” Lewis Talks Torn: A Daughter’s Love
What would you do if you had to choose between saving the lives of two family members? National bestselling author Lorna “L.A.” Lewis tackles the topic in her latest release Torn: A Daughter’s Love.
Five Things Your Child Should Know Before Starting High School
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