Bham Family Stories: Meet Waylon Marshall
Bham Family Stories: Meet Waylon Marshall

With the help of UAB, six-year-old Waylon Marshall doesn’t allow a traumatic hand injury to hold him back.

This school is meeting students’ basic needs.
This school is meeting students’ basic needs.

A community comes together to provide a new safe space at this elementary school.

7 Ideas for Back-to-School Lunches
7 Ideas for Back-to-School Lunches

Holley Grainger offers her top seven tips, examples and recipe for adding more veggies to kids' lunches.

UAB Provides Free Books for Kids
UAB Provides Free Books for Kids

UAB partners with Children’s Policy Council to provide a book vending machine. By Adam Pope Photograph by Chelsea Eytel The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education recently partnered with

Just for Dads – August 2023
Just for Dads – August 2023

Meet-the-teacher is a day of excitement, nerves, and a mixture of emotions.

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Bham Family Stories: Meet Waylon Marshall
With the help of UAB, six-year-old Waylon Marshall doesn’t allow a traumatic hand injury to hold him back....

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This school is meeting students’ basic needs.
A community comes together to provide a new safe space at this elementary school....

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7 Ideas for Back-to-School Lunches
Holley Grainger offers her top seven tips, examples and recipe for adding more veggies to kids' lunches....

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UAB Provides Free Books for Kids
UAB partners with Children’s Policy Council to provide a book vending machine. By Adam Pope Photograph by Chelsea Eytel The University of Alabama at Birmingham...

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Just for Dads – August 2023
Meet-the-teacher is a day of excitement, nerves, and a mixture of emotions....

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Pro Tips for an Organized Dorm Room
It’s back-to-school season, which, for some of you, means your kiddo is headed off to college. Here’s how to keep their dorm rooms organized. By...

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Birmingham Promise Scholar Shines
19-year-old Destiny Nelson-Miles is the first program graduate at UAB, and she’s already started her first job. By Tehreem Khan Driven by her curiosity and...

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A Place to Lay Their Heads
“Our goal is very simple,” says Carrie, reciting the motto. “We make sure no kid sleeps on the floor in in our town by bringing...

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Local Family Celebrates 50th Samford Graduate
There are many Samford University families that proudly claim multigenerational alumni legacies. However, there’s one family that may have set the Bulldog graduate record....

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Just for Dads – July 2023
Our lives can be compared to vinyl records....

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Road Trip!
Mom will likely get so sick of answering the children, and refereeing the battles, that she will pretend she no longer hears them, and then...

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Local Students and Schools To Brag About
School may be out for summer, but we can't keep ourselves from sharing this fantastic news. ...

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Three Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe This Summer
Children are at increased risk for eye injuries in the summer, according to the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers....

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From Bumpus Band to Top Composer
UAB’s Cameron Rodgers-Johnson, a trumpeter, first picked up an instrument at Bumpus Middle School in Hoover....

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Build A Great Relationship with In-Laws
Building healthy relationships with in-laws and extended family members is an important part of long-term relationships, but it is a topic that has rarely been...

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Weight
Childhood obesity has risen dramatically over the past few years, affecting around 14.7 million children and adolescents. With increased health risks associated with both obesity...

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When in doubt, buy the souvenir.
I’m kind of a sucker for things like this. I like to get a little prize when we are out of town and I know...

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Trussville Orthodontist Busts Four Popular Myths
Orthodontic care can help children grow up happy, healthy, and strong. Dr. Careybeth Rivers shares insight that parents need to know. ...

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The Latest Happenings in Hoover City Schools
The Greater Birmingham area is home to some of the best school districts in Alabama. This month, we celebrate seven Hoover City Schools. ...

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Three Inspiring Life Lessons from Port A
When a hurricane destroyed a small Texas town, rebuilding offered inspiring lessons in resilience, planning and creativity. ...

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