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Separation Anxiety & Going Back to School

July 28, 2023PAL

Start preparing children for all that into returning to school With summer coming to a close and schools about to reopen, parents should start preparing their children for all that goes into going back to school. Morning routines will look different, as well as your child’s daily schedule, so preparation is key to a smooth [...]

Six Techniques to Teach Respect

November 10, 2022PAL

Six Techniques to Teach Respect Everyone wants and needs respect… even our children. Oftentimes parents complain that their children just don’t show respect. Maybe we as parents, need to look at the way we are teaching respect. Teaching respect can be difficult, so why not try being a living example? Research proves that children learn [...]

Poison Prevention

September 3, 2022PAL

Poison-proof your home and protect the ones you love Each day more than 300 children are treated in an emergency room department according to the CDC; two of them die. And the offensive material isn't always a clearly marked as hazardous. It can be typical household cleaners, medicines, alcohol and so forth. Active curious children [...]

Exercise and Your Wellbeing

May 22, 2022PAL

Get moving to make changes in overall health EXERCISE AND YOUR WELLBEING: In recognition of Mental Health Month (May), we’ve introduced some topics about physical and mental wellbeing. After all, our overall health has a big impact on our ability to care for our children. Today’s focus is Exercise and Your Wellbeing. Just like diet […]

Nov. 5 • Free Food Pantry • Tuscaloosa

October 21, 2021PAL

Tuscaloosa's One Place Organizes Free Food Pantry When: Friday, November 5, 2021 Begins at 10:00 a.m. Where: 2101 Bowers Park Drive, Tuscaloosa Alabama Free community food pantry from Tuscaloosa's One Place. Offered on a first-come basis. No ID required. For more information about Tuscaloosa's One Place, visit their website.

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Your Children

October 4, 2021PAL

Helpful Resources to Help Prepare Children for Vaccinations. As we navigate through this pandemic we, as parents, are trying to learn and do the very best for our children every day. Things are changing on a daily basis when it comes to Covid, so that’s why we have to stay on top of the information [...]

10 Back-To-School Tips That Can Save You Money

July 25, 2021PAL

You've just received your child's school supply list, and it is a mile long. You've got a lot to buy and a short time to do it. The best way to save money is to prioritize and set a budget. Here's a short list of ways to help you navigate the back-to-school expenditures. Create a [...]

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 14, 2021PAL

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month which means it’s time to gain insight into what you can do as a parent to ensure your child’s safety today and every day. We get that it may not always be an easy discussion, but the following points will highlight the issues many victims face and how you [...]

Your Child’s Teeth

October 21, 2020PAL

Protecting your child's teeth Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear—typically around age 6 months. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers, often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, most often occurs in the upper front teeth, but other teeth may also be affected. In some cases, [...]

How to Break a Bad Habit

October 13, 2020PAL

What to do if you notice your child developing a bad habit. Doesn't everyone possess some sort of idiosyncrasy they consider a “bad habit?” Many bad habits stem and develop during childhood. What do you do if you notice your child starting to pick up one? From swearing, to fidgeting, to picking your nose, it [...]

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