I was invited to attend the Tough Mother Retreat the weekend before Mother's Day. The retreat was held at Chewacla State Park in Auburn. Prior to arrival, I wasn't sure if I would know anyone else who was attending,...
For several months now, I have been sitting in a place of discouragement and even despair. This school year has been hard. My family has gone through some trying things. Several of us (including myself) had covid back in...
Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...
Experts say that communication is KEY in successful marriages, and I have to agree with them.
When my husband and I are up on our communication game in our own marriage, life is great, marriage is easy, and home life...
Unpopular opinion time. Your dog is not the same as my human child. I saw a Facebook post from someone without children who listed the ways that her dogs are like children and dismissed people who point out that...
I’m jumping the gun a bit as my son is only two, but we’re already thinking ahead to school and what that may look like for him with his food allergies. Having been a teacher before Sully was born,...
A few years ago, when my kids were babies, we identified delays in their development. With assistance from their pediatrician and social worker (they were in foster care at the time), we were able to have them assessed by...
Auburn-Opelika Moms was created with a passion for the Auburn-Opelika community and the moms who live here, and our goal is to make the “loveliest village” that we all live in feel just a little bit smaller. We may...
"Definition of promenade
1: a place for strolling
2: a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure or display
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14....let's celebrate the light with an official afternoon promenade! All ideas welcomed to...
Every 9 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
That was the case for my Granddaddy, Albert LeBron Patterson, in May of 2015. PD is neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure.
Granddaddy was a true "caregiver" in the...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
