The new school year started last week, and I find myself a little nostalgic. Maybe it’s the fact that my daughter is now in high school, but I find myself wondering if I’m sowing into her life in the way she needs so that she knows her value and worth.
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?
Corey McKinney Shares Inspirational Story of Little League Football Coach
Corey McKinney’s book Coach Daryl’s Colts (Going for Two) is proof that one person can make a difference.
Join Me in Saying a Prayer for the New School Year
School starts this week 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 Tonya H. Allen, the August 2018 Momma of the Month
Tonya H. Allen, the August 2018 Momma of the Month, has forged an amazing career as a human resource manager, but she has a calling for Diane’s Heart, the nonprofit she started for single mommas and their children to honor her late mom.
Elle Wright Contributes ‘Made to Hold You’ to Decades Project
Elle Wright was made for romance. Today she’s visiting to talk about Made to Hold You, her contribution to the ongoing Decades project.
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 […]
Win a Copy of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s Last Reverend Curtis Black Novel
After almost 20 years, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby is ending her beloved Reverend Curtis Black series. I recently spoke with her about Better Late Than Never. (Stick around to the end of the interview because I’m giving away a signed autographed galley of the book.)
Five Lessons I’ve Learned from Being a Momma (Best of Book of Splond)
After being together for almost 14 years, my baby girl and I have history now. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned from being a momma.
Five Things Your Child Should Know Before Starting High School (BOS)
How did we get here?