My insurance agency recently participated in an Adulting Day, which involved meeting with local high school seniors and introducing them to skills they will need as they enter the adult world. Topics included setting budgets, changing a tire, sewing a button and more. As part of the finance module, students had to make their income […]
One of the scariest moments as a parent or caregiver is seeing a child struggle to breathe and not knowing how to help. Several respiratory illnesses can impact kids throughout the year, although the most common times for well-known viruses are in the fall and winter. Memorial Health System Pediatrician Dr. David Reeves sheds light […]
It’s endlessly fascinating to watch a baby bump grow — knowing that a new human is forming just below the surface. You may wonder just how big it will get and what else to expect. Here are some bump basics to answer your most pressing questions. SIZE The size of the growing uterus that makes […]
Looking for a fun way to stay active while bonding with your babies? Working out with children can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both mom and kids! Not only does it set a positive example of a healthy lifestyle, but it also creates lasting memories. From playing tag in the backyard to dancing around […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Alicia Wortel, Electric Lady Hair Studio | Location: Mississippi Aquarium Like many pregnant women, Ieshia McArthur worried whether she was ready for a child and would make a good mom. But once her “rainbow baby,” Jaycee, arrived last November, self-doubt soon gave way to overwhelming gratitude. […]
Summer’s here, school’s out, and your little ones are now home … counting on you to occupy and entertain them. Never fear — the experts at The Gulf Coast Mom have some great ideas for keeping boredom at bay: 1. TINKER TUESDAY AT LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER Head over to LMDC for their Tinker Tuesdays […]
Often without her realizing it, Judy Alliston is being watched with a mixture of admiration and awe. As a source of unconditional love and support for her family, the woman affectionately called “Mimi” by her grandchildren is reaping what she has sown. The mother of four, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of two serves as […]
