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6 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton
8 Therapeutic Parenting
Success Strategies for Struggling Students 5 expert tips from educators.
Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP
Play Dates with Special Needs Kids
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Advice for a smooth, fun day!
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Special Needs Guide Local and national resources assist in caring for your child.
Life After Loss
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Beginning again after a breakup, divorce or death of a spouse.
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Departments On The Cover Lucia Michelle Segui (22 months), daughter of Michael and Kathy Segui of Silverhill. Lucia is little sister to Sammy, Josie, JohnPaul, and Michaela. She loves being silly while playing with her big brothers and sisters. She has recently started taking swim lessons and also enjoys hanging out with other babies and toddlers. Books and music are Lucia’s
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School Bits 66
Book Reviews 72
Family Calendar 80
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Do you remember the Army commercial that said, “We do more before 9am than most people do all day”? That is exactly what I feel about some of the amazing families I have met with special needs children. We all know the stresses and challenges of everyday parenting, but imagine adding in extra doctor’s appointments, special dietary restrictions, therapies, possible physical challenges and more. I truly don’t know how they do it. They deserve recognition and support. This is why every year we dedicate the month of September to these outstanding families in our annual Special Needs Issue. We started this in an effort to recognize these exceptional families, collaborate and share resources, and to educate others on what children with special needs and their families want you to know. I have learned so much from putting together the September issues and cannot express what a pleasure and inspiration meeting the various families has been for me. So, to all of these families, thank you for enriching my life! One thing I have heard multiple times from parents with different needs is that it is very difficult to find helpful resources. They don’t have time to sit and Google resources, and some are difficult to find even by doing an internet search. This is why each September we include a Special Needs Resource Guide to help families find activities, therapies, support groups and other services. The guide is a collaboration of information from various families who tell us about resources, along with research done by our team. If you know of a resource that is not included in our guide, please let us know. We could not put this together without the community’s help. DeAnne always does a nice job finding articles that fit our theme and will appeal to our readers, and this month is no exception. For starters, Success Strategies for Struggling Students, by Sandra Gordon, not only targets readers whose children may be having a difficult time in school, but provides strategies that can be used by any student to increase their chances of academic success. We’ve also included Tips for Playdates with Special Needs Kids, by Sarah Lyons. I personally found this article to have some insightful information on what both the host and the guest of a play date can do to help it run smoothly and be enjoyable for everyone. We had a swim party one year and invited a sweet young lady who had some physical challenges. I wanted to make sure she was comfortable and had a nice time, so I decided to just ask her mom what I could do to make the party enjoyable for her daughter. I admit I was a little nervous, but the mom was actually very happy I asked and we all had a wonderful time! Speaking of wonderful times, I am excited to announce our 3rd Annual Special Needs Expo! This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 6, from 2pm – 5pm at GulfQuest Maritime Museum. We are thrilled with the new location and the opportunity to connect providers of special needs products and services to special needs families. Attendees will receive free admission to GulfQuest and will have the opportunity to visit with some great local special needs resources. There will even be a kids’ area that will include face painting, balloon animals, and live creatures to meet courtesy of Animal Tales. We hope to see you there! Wishing everyone a joy-filled and special September!
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Eastern Shore Parents Magazine, is founded on the principle that parenting is an exciting, diverse, challenging, and significant, role in our community. Eastern Shore Parents Magazine is a community advocate for families and the parenting process.
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TherapeuticParenting by Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP
Driving on the Parenting Freeway I spend an inordinate amount of time driving up and down freeways eating a ridiculous amount of Chick Fil A waffle fries. And it is in those long stretches of twisting roads and big city interchanges that it has occurred to me that the very act of driving is so incredibly reminiscent of parenting. Despite how prepared we think we are: Seatbelt - check, Oil change - check, GPS set to destination - check, we still tend to approach driving with the mindset that there could be some interruptions to our proposed journey and we easily account for that. We build some time into our driving schedule to refuel, we budget time for construction or closed roads, and we innately do that because we fully realize that despite our level of preparedness, driving, like parenting, requires an immense amount of flexibility. We may have our preferred course set before us, but the road is fraught with unknowns. We very well may have to recalculate and take a side road that we hadn’t
intended, or we may have to pull over for the night and reset because we are just too exhausted to continue on. This process is never more evident than when you are driving in the right lane and a car comes off the ramp and needs to merge. We all automatically make adjustments for that change in traffic flow. You may speed up, slow down, or you may move over to allow them space to settle in and adjust. When a change comes, when a hard day happens, it is just necessary to sometimes move over and give your kid some space. Or, depending on the circumstance, it may be time to speed up and lean in to connecting with your child, or maybe you need to just slow down and breathe. But so often what we tend to do is just keep barreling down the freeway at 80mph because – hello – THIS IS MY LANE and everybody else just needs to work around us. Fair enough, and sometimes we need our children to just follow our lead and be in alignment with what we require from them, but I think there are certainly more times than not when we can do that
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in a spirit of collaboration with our children. Our children are so often only able to move at their own speed or only able to make so many adjustments in one day before they are empty and need to refuel. Just as we are aware of our car’s level of functioning, we need to be equally mindful about evaluating where our kids are emotionally, physically, psychologically and socially. Do they need to take a rest for the night before we tackle that big issue? Do we need to step aside and let that teenager have a bit of space to process some of those feelings? Do we need to schedule a special ice cream date because our child’s love tank is running low? Overall, just being mindful of the fluid nature of relationships and navigating them with a sense of connection and love will almost certainly help you arrive at your destination effectively… and happily full of waffle fries. Sonia is a licensed social worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Her clinical focus is on helping parents and professionals understand the role of the brain in behavior and how to adopt therapeutic parenting techniques to mitigate negative behaviors. She is the Director of Central Alabama for Lifeline Children’s Services and is a mother to 7 sons, 3 of which were internationally adopted and she is a foster parent.
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Third Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta
Rubber Ducky Regatta will make a splash on October 5 by dropping 10,000 rubber ducks into the Mobile River at Cooper Riverside Park. The "adopted" ducks will race to the finish line where the lucky ducky's adopter can win a cruise for two on the Carnival Fantasy! Along with other great prizes from local favorites, the event will include sweet treats, kids' activities, and the race itself! You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. The event kicks off at 10 AM on Saturday, October 5, and the race will begin at 11 AM. For more information or to adopt your ducks visit rubberduckyregatta.com/#Tickets
Daphne’s 31st Annual Jubilee Festival
The 31st Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts is set to attract thousands to the oak-lined Main Street of Daphne, September 28 and 29 from 10 AM – 5 PM. Art, music & seafood meet southern charm at this annual festival set along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. New events this year: Jubilee Market and Chef Demonstrations. Find more information posted at www.thejubileefestival.com or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jubileefestivaldaphne.
Mobile Bay Parents and Eastern Shore Parents will hold their 3rd Annual Special Needs Expo, on Sunday, October 6 from 2 PM – 5 PM at GulfQuest Maritime Museum. Admission is FREE and attendees will have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and learn about products, support groups, recreational activities, healthcare, therapy and other services for children and adults with special needs. This is a family-friendly event that will include face painting, balloon animals, live creatures from Animal Tales and more! Guests will also have an opportunity to tour GulfQuest and enjoy the hands-on activities and exhibits. A big thank you to our sponsors, Thomas Hospital/Infirmary Health, Palmer's Toyota, High Hopes 4 Autism, NBC 15 and Publications Press. For more information or to become an exhibitor please call 251-929-2099 or email lynn@ easternshoreparents.com
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FEEF Presents School of Rock Fall Fundraiser
Save the date for Friday, October 18, as the Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF) presents its annual fall fundraiser School of Rock. This rock party extraordinaire will have you dancing the night away with D’Jones Entertainment and enjoying delicious food by Cactus Cantina, all for an amazing cause, our Fairhope public school students. The event will be held at the Fairhope Civic Center and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person for this 21 and older event and are available now online at www.feefonline.org. FEEF works year round to raise funds, create initiatives and provide support directly to the five Fairhope public schools. Sponsorships for the event are available, for more information visit www.feefonline.org or call (251) 990-3333. Stay up to date with FEEF by liking www.facebook.com/FEEFfairhope. 10
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Team up to get the Trash Out of the Splash at the 32nd Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. Show your support and concern for Alabama’s coastal waterways and beaches on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 8 AM – 12 PM. Over 87,000 volunteers have assisted in this event since Alabama joined the International Coastal Cleanup in 1987. We are grateful to the many helping hands and hearts who have pitched in to benefit our priceless natural resources. Please visit alabamacoastalcleanup.com for more information.
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2019 Delta Dash... New Course... New Challenge...
The 8th Annual Delta Dash will take place on Saturday, September 28 at Live Oak Landing in Stockton, AL (only a couple of miles from our original location). With new thrills, a new course and new challenges this is an event you don't want to miss -- whether you are a Delta Dash veteran or have had it on your bucket list for a while it is time for you to experience the Delta like never before! This 5k course is designed to provide participants of all lifestyles and ages with an opportunity to test endurance, stamina, resilience, decision making skills and the ability to enjoy a face full of mud, leaves or whatever else the terrain may throw their way. $55 individual/ $50 per person with a team of 8 or more! To register visit http://www. northbaldwinchamber.com/DeltaDashRegistration
Captains for Kids Day on the Water
Captains for Kids is a free event where kids with special needs and illnesses enjoy a fun day on the water by providing fishing charters, sailing excursions, parasailing rides, dolphin cruises and water airboat rides. All activities are free of charge. Most events have space for the parents and sometimes a sibling or two to tag along. We have different activities at many different beach locations and marinas in Panama City Beach, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, Pensacola Beach, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach, Marathon and Key Largo, Florida. At each event the boats have maximum seating capacities so reservations are needed for each person in order to give you a smooth experience and to provide a passenger manifest to the captain. This year's event will be Saturday, September 7. We will be able to schedule large families of four or more for most dolphin cruises/ sailing excursions. The fishing trips and parasailing are a maximum of 2-3 people per party depending on the size of the boat. The available seats on the PIRATE CRUISE (OBA and Destin) are extremely limited (3-4 max) because of availability. We will give priority to those who have not been able to take a pirate cruise before. Some fishing trips last one hour and some up to four hours. Let us know your preference. For more information, to register or to become get involved in this event call 850-438-5555, visit our website, www.captainsforkids. com or find us on Facebook!
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8th Annual Chicago Street Supper Club
Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Annual Chicago Street Supper Club. This elegant outdoor dinner will take place on Friday, October 18 on North Chicago Street. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 PM with dinner service to follow at 7:00 PM. Ticket holders will enjoy a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Brian Vaughn of Wolf Bay Lodge, Chef Brody Olive of Perdido Beach Resort, Chef Cory Garrison and Chef Marcus Williams of The Grand Hotel and Chef James Balster and Chef Brad Gilstrap of The Lodge at Gulf State Park. In addition to delectable dishes paired with wine, the evening will also feature live entertainment from Bell and the Bull. Tickets to this event are limited and can be purchased online for $75 per person. Tickets are first-come, first-served; additional tickets will not be available at the door. For information on purchasing Chicago Street Supper Club tickets, visit http://bit.ly/ ChicagoStreetSupperClub and like our Facebook Page, Chicago Street Supper Club.
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The 13th Annual Girls Just Wanna Have Fun fundraiser will return on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at Government Plaza to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, the Gulf Coast’s ‘home-away-from-home’ for families of seriously ill or injured children. This not-to-be-missed event is an evening of styling, makeovers, shopping, and more for ladies 21 years of age and older, complete with heavy hors d’oeuvres from local chefs and restaurants including Bonefish Grill, Haint Blue Brewing Company, Half Shell Oyster House, Cheese Cottage and many more. Tickets are available for $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase additional “Purse-Onality” tickets at $25, $50 or $100, which includes a stylish purse with a surprise gift inside! For more information about Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, visit rmhcmobile.org/girls.
American Cancer Society plans Vintage Affair Gala
The American Cancer Society will host the 25th Annual Vintage Affair Gala on Sunday, September 29 at Cotton Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy the upscale wine tasting and auction featuring exquisite cuisine by Clifton Morrissette, the exciting sounds of Cooper Trent and the Court of Trent. Sure to thrill are the live and silent auctions which include fabulous trips, local art, and a featured painting by artist Margi McCall. Tickets for the event are $150 and can be purchased online at www.vintageaffairmobile.org or by calling 251.344.9858. For more information, follow us on social media @acsvintageaffair.
Miracle League of Coastal Alabama Breaks Ground on Handicapped-Friendly Baseball Complex
The Miracle League of Coastal Alabama recently had an exciting day when it broke ground on a fully accessible complex in Summerdale, AL! The specialized baseball field will feature a cushioned, synthetic, rubberized surface that will eliminate any barriers to wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility devices. The complex will also include handicapped accessible dugouts, restrooms and drinking fountains as well as a boundless playground where children of ALL abilities can play together side by side. The inclusive playground will create a play environment that allows all children and their families to play together, regardless of their abilities. The Miracle League of Coastal Alabama is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to providing an opportunity for children and young adults with special needs and other developmental disabilities to play in America’s favorite pastime, baseball, regardless of their disabilities. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, make a donation or for additional information, visit MiracleLeagueCoastalAlabama.com. Eastern Shore Parents I September 2019
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Original Oyster House Free Lunch for First Responders
The Original Oyster House restaurants will honor Mobile and Baldwin County law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and sheriff officers by offering a free “Never Forget” Lunch at either the Gulf Shores or Mobile Causeway location on Wednesday Sept. 11 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The 12th Annual Never Forget Lunch was established by the Original Oyster House restaurants in honor of the 9/11 First Responders who risked their lives to save, protect and serve and in recognition of all first responders for their service. “Let us never forget the brave men and women that went above and beyond that tragic day in history. Please join us on Sept. 11th anytime between 11 AM to 4 PM. Just show your ID or better yet wear your uniform so we may recognize you with a handshake,” stated David Dekle, co-founder of the Original Oyster House restaurants. In memory of 9/11, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will also be on hand at the Mobile Causeway location for blood donations. All blood donations collected will be distributed to local hospitals. Local attractions will also be onsite to honor our first responders and pass out free or discounted tickets. iHeart Radio’s Mason will live broadcast the day’s event. Pictured, City of Prichard police officers stand with local vendors, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park – Kristen Lee and WildNative Delta Safaris – Jami Wiber, who passed out information on their company and also provided free or discounted admission for first responders.
South Alabama Out of the Darkness Community Walk
The City of Daphne will host the Ninth Annual South Alabama Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sunday, October 20 from 1 PM to 4 PM in front of Daphne City Hall. The net proceeds from the event will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. Every year participants meet in front of beautiful Daphne City Hall and walk with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for this worthy cause. A memory wall and table will be set up at the Daphne Walk so pictures, poems and messages can be displayed. There will also be music, food, informational booths and activities for the kids. Our friendly furry friends are welcome, but please, on a leash, and clean up after them. We will have a water and treat station for them, as well as bandanas to purchase. There will also be a beautiful butterfly release at the end to represent HOPE. To participate, please go to afsp.org/Daphne. Registration is free, but if you do raise $150, you will receive this year’s Walk to Prevent Suicide t-shirt the day of the Walk. For further information, please email Lydia at jlbarber5@bellsouth.net.
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Special Children Need a Special Family This time of year we are back in school and this is something I want you and your kids to think about. I want to call attention to a group of kids and families whose lives might be a little different than yours and mine. These children and young adults I am referring to are kids with “special needs” and the families who sacrifice so much to take care of them. When I say special needs, I am referring to kids who have chronic health problems that can range from a preemie baby with complications, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, congenital heart and lung disease, autism, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and any other life-long illness. The families that take care of these children are special in and of themselves. Their devotion to these kids is an amazing story and today, we will meet some of them. When I first met Kevin, I was in the ER at The Children‘s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham, and I wasn‘t sure what to expect. This was a 26 year old man with a lifelong pediatric illness called Duchenne‘s Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited disorder that affects the muscles and lungs and leads to a severely shortened lifespan. I expected a sad person with a downtrodden family who had dealt with a lifetime of hospitalizations, medicines, and surgeries, but boy was I surprised! I walked into the room to see a smiling, polite young man who was in the middle of telling a story about how he had tricked his little brother into putting a salt-covered lemon in his mouth for 30 seconds, and the parents were cracking up! I thought to myself, how can such a devastating
situation lead to this wonderful family laughing about a prank? How would I feel if that were me? How would I feel if that were my child? Cody was a young child of 9 years who I met in Birmingham as well, who was basically a permanent resident of the pulmonary ward. Cody had a severe form of Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating disease that affects not only the lungs, but pancreas, liver, and gut. When I walked into his room, he was on the phone with the local sports talk radio station that broadcasted all over the city and he was talking up NASCAR and Auburn football! He was such an avid fan that they expected him to call in every afternoon to talk sports! At this point, Cody had been admitted to the hospital for over 6 weeks receiving IV antibiotics and other therapies that he could not do at home. Later that night, I saw him and two other kids with CF wondering the halls and joking around. As we were talking, the other kids drifted off, and we started talking about his family. He was one of 5 kids, and the only one with CF. He hadn’t seen his parents in 5 weeks, mainly because they lived two hours away and had to work two jobs to help take care of not only the other the kids, but to help pay for all of his care at home and in the hospital. I expected him to be sad about his family situation, but in fact, he was so amazed and thankful that his parents worked that hard to support his family. How would I respond? How could I help? I have seen numerous kids and families like Kevin and Cody throughout my career and I
am constantly amazed at their stories. I know families who sacrifice their entire lives to take care of these kids with special needs, including numerous doctor and hospital visits. I have seen families torn apart by the stress that goes along with the sacrifices they make and I have seen families strengthened by them. So my word of advice to you is to pray for strength for these families and help them any way you can. And help can come in lots of ways, not only a donation to a cause! Sometimes, just a simple smile and hello and acceptance can make a world of difference to these families. One of the most important things a child with special needs can do is to be incorporated into mainstream activities. School, sports, and extra-curricular activities are important aspects of a normal childhood and are so important to these kids and families, so be sure to welcome them with open arms and help if you can. A simple hug or pat on the back can go a long way! Finally, teach your kids to do the same. Teach them to be open and accepting to all human beings, especially those with special needs.
Robert L. Rux, M.D. is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Magnolia Springs Pediatrics. Originally from Mobile, he attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) and completed residency at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama (UAB). He is married to Jaime and has three children, Adler, Walker and Mary McAtee.
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Autauga County Schools BCHS Band Camp Closes with Parent Preview
The Baldwin County High School Tiger Band closed out band camp with a special Parent Preview performance. The band, along with the Tigerettes and Tiger Guard, took to the practice field for the performance led by Drum Major Sarah Haskew. This year's half-time show will feature "The Music of Pentatonix." Following the performance, band members were treated to a cook-out and water party courtesy of the BCHS Band Boosters. #GoBand #ourkidsaretalented #GoBC
Naptime at J. Larry Newton School
The first day of Kindergarten at J. Larry Newton School was so exciting it was a little hard to settle down for that afternoon nap. Charlie Hannon is doing his best to take his nap, but he knows he might just miss something if he closes his eyes!
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Daphne Elementary Students Have Spirit
Students in Mrs. Utsey’s second grade class show off their new Friday spirit shirts. The first week of school was an adventure and we look forward to learning and growing together this year.
Enjoying the Outdoors at Fairhope Intermediate
Students at Fairhope Intermediate are enjoying the beginning of the 2019 – 2020 school year inside and outside of the classroom.
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BCHS Volleyball Team Receives Donation
State Rep. Harry Shiver recently delivered another $500 donation from his Legislative Community Service Fund to the Baldwin County High School Volleyball team. Thank you, Rep. Shiver for supporting our Lady Tigers. Coach Tabetha Davis and members of the team were on hand to accept the donation. The Lady Tigers are in the midst of a fundraising campaign to help replace its net system and to purchase new uniforms and other equipment. For more information about helping, email Coach Davis at tschell@bcbe.org.
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Welcome Back to Spanish Fort HS
Peer Helpers chalk the canteen with positive words to welcome students back to school! They also made themselves available in the halls on the 1st day to help direct those who were new and offered to sit with them at lunch until they could meet more friends.
After three bone marrow transplants, Lilianna is taking on life as a 10-year-old — playing and caring for her twins, Tyler and Taylor!
BMES Students Greeted by the Tigers
Students at Bay Minette Elementary School closed out the first week of school with some special greeters. Members of the Baldwin County High School Tigers were on hand to assist with the car rider line, opening doors and welcoming students to school. The team played its first game Aug. 23 at Murphy High School.
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Bayside Academy First Day of School / Ice Cream Social
Another successful First Day of School and Ice Cream Social is in the books at Bayside Academy. Students came for a half-day on Wednesday, August 14 and got to enjoy ice cream with their friends. Pictured L–R: Bayside PK students pictured at the First Day of School Ice Cream Social.
Last Back-to-School at Historic BMES Campus
It was back to school for students in Baldwin County Public Schools. While there were some tears shed, there were more smiles as teachers and administrators greeted students. For Bay Minette Elementary, it represented the last first day at the historic campus that has served students since the early 1920s. The new BMES is nearing completion and is expected to be ready within the next two months. At that time, teachers will pack up these old classrooms and move to their new spaces just a short distance away. The construction is visible at the back of the campus, building excitement for everyone as they made their way to their classrooms.
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Christ the King Catholic School
CTKCS began the year on August 15th. We are looking forward to the Best Year Ever!
Welcome to St. Michael
Peer Helpers Lucy O'Neill and Gabby Yenewine opened the doors for eager students on the first day of school. St. Michael welcomed 323 students this year!
First Day at Bayshore Christian School
Bayshore Christian School welcomed 431 students onto campus on August 15 in K4-12th grade. We're proud to serve the Eastern Shore as we offer a distinctly Christian, Classical, and Life-Preparatory curriculum to our students.
Baldwin County Teachers Experience Vex Robotics
Baldwin County teachers worked with Vex Robotics at the GRIT conference this summer thanks to Mission200--a partnership between the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education at Auburn University and the REC Foundation to start 200 new VEX-IQ competition teams in Alabama and Tennessee. Snap together parts, approachable programming, and modular curriculum make VEX-IQ an effective STEM learning solution for grades 4-8!
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Bayside Academy Meet the Teacher
Bayside Academy held a successful Meet the Teacher for PK–6 students on Tuesday, August 13. Students were able to chat with their teachers, visit their classrooms, and catch up with friends. Pictured: Bayside kindergartner Louis Westbrook is excited to meet his teacher, Mrs. Scarlet Pate.
Students on First Day
It’s not often that students are welcomed by the Superintendent on their first day of school, but that is what happened at Orange Beach Elementary School this year. Mr. Tyler was here early that morning visiting with faculty, staff, parents and students. Baylee Grace Bauer, pictured with Mr. Tyler, is beginning kindergarten in Mrs. Lynn’s class. She was especially excited to talk to Mr. Tyler about her special day! Baylee Grace is the daughter of Mrs. Bauer, 3rd grade teacher at OBES.
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Freshmen’s First Day at Spanish Fort HS
On the freshmen’s first day of high school, World History teacher Renee Richard had her students “break the ice” with selfie pics in frames that say “my first day at SFHS” and a social/ communication activity called “It takes 3”.
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Students at Spanish Fort Middle School are gearing up for a great year! Our news crew kicked off their first recording to help welcome all of our students back to school. The students on the news team record daily announcements and engage with other students and faculty to assist in keeping our Toro community informed about upcoming events and to build excitement. Pictured left to right: Bunny McCracken, Maggie Pharr, and Cami Beisel.
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August 1-5, several members of the St. Michael cross country team (boys) went to North Carolina with Coach Hall and Father Daniel. It was a team camp and retreat with days full of long runs, zip lining, tubing, and more! These guys have dedication and are ready for the fall season!
Christ the King Catholic School welcomes new faculty and staff for the 2019-2020 school year: Mrs. Annie Kraynak, 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Patricia Cash, kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Janet Tusia, receptionist, and Mrs. Anna Tillman, kindergarten assistant.
New Sixth Graders at J. Larry Newton School
Sixth Graders at J. Larry Newton enjoyed catching up with each other on their first day back as the new leaders of the school. Pictured are Chassity Earhart, Lily Wimpee, Avery Langham, Addison Breazeale, and Makayla Broussard enjoying old friends and welcoming some new ones.
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Teamwork at St. Michael
ALL smiles from these Cardinal Football Players after a fantastic showing in the 7 on 7 tournament at Samford University in Birmingham on Thursday, July 11. St. Michael won 3 of 4 games in pool play and then went on to beat 2A Winston County High in quarter finals (23-8) and then beat 3A Piedmont High (24-20) in semi-finals, then lost to 3A Bessemer Academy 21-20 in the finals. Our Cardinals came to play and everyone did their part! Teamwork!
BCS Welcomes New Teacher
Bayshore Christian School is proud to welcome Mrs. Kendal Blanchard as a new teacher of Classical Beginnings. She is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana and has a BS in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. She has over 15 years of teaching experience, including having helped start Ascension Classical School in Shreveport and served as the Head of School for 3 years. She has a desire to cultivate in children a strong relationship with the Lord.
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Farm Animal Fun at Loxley Elementary
Miss Walding’s class at Loxley Elementary School spent the first week of school learning about farm animals! The class learned about what sounds the animals make, what they look like, what their job on the farm is, and what those animals provide for us. They made pink “pig” pancakes and a couple classmates made predictions on what ingredients they would use to complete the recipe. It was such a fun first week together!
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Fairhope Gazebo Donation
The Fairhope Schools Walking School Bus has been blessed with this amazing gazebo as a sign-in location at the Fairhope Intermediate School WSB Meeting Point. A huge thank you to the Fairhope Rotary Club for your incredible donation, the City of Fairhope for your consistent support and Southern Building Structures - Baldwin County for the safe delivery and installation of the gazebo. All our children and parents appreciate it so much!
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Local Students Win Scholarships from Standard Furniture
Standard Furniture Manufacturing is delighted to announce the winners of three annual scholarships. Todd Smith Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2016, and selected by his family, this scholarship honors the memory of Todd Smith, beloved Standard Furniture leader. The Smith family selected Tammi Porter, Human Resources Manager, as this year’s recipient. Tammi is completing her Associates degree from Coastal Community College on the way to earning her Bachelors. In her essay, Tammi discusses how, as a young adult, college was not on her list of priorities, but later became an important goal. “Inspiration to go back to school, ironically, came to me when I started working at Standard Furniture. Wanting to be a part of the growth and future of this company created a determinization in me to be a better employee and person. I made the decision to go to college and earn the formal education that would complement my years of skills and experience.” The William M. Hodgson II Memorial Scholarship and the Robert M. Hodgson Memorial Scholarship: This year, Standard Furniture established two scholarships to honor the Hodgson family who founded the company in 1946. The winners were selected by members of the Hodgson family. Kara Brooks is the first recipient of the William M. Hodgson II Memorial Scholarship. A 2016 graduate of Baldwin County High School, she is attending Coastal Community College with the goal of earning a degree in Business. During her senior year, Kara participated in an internship program at Standard Furniture, and now, in addition to attending college, is working full time in the Accounting department. In her essay, she says, “I hope I am here at Standard for a long time, and excel in my job, and one day move up from my position after college.” Loryn Brown, daughter of Hillary Brown, Corporate Account Associate, is the first recipient of the Robert M. Hodgson Memorial Scholarship. A 2019 graduate of Baldwin County High School, Loryn will attend Auburn University in the fall pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with the goal of becoming a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon. In her essay, she describes her passion for helping young athletes and serving her community. “Helping fellow athletes finish out their dreams in sports sounds like the job for me. My main goal is to eventually open my own practice. I want to be a role model to the kids in Baldwin County.”
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Bayside Students Selected for Eastern Shore Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program
Bayside Academy is thrilled to announce that 12 of its students were selected for the 40-student Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program. Pictured left to right, Front Row: Martha Grace Mixon, Sophie Barkan, Frances Barnes, Lexi Floyd, and Isabella McCormick; Back row: Steadman Jones, David Head, and Walker Watson. Not pictured: Alex Cook, Audrey Hudson, John Brian O’Hara, and Lauren West.
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Foley Kindergartners Prepare to Read!
Mrs. Merchant's kindergartners at Foley Elementary are already getting into reading the first week of school. They learned about how to handle books and understanding their classroom library.
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Football Season at BCHS!
When the Tigers score on Friday nights, tradition dictates that the Baldwin County High School Cheerleaders toss footballs to fans in the stands. The City of Bay Minette is proud to once again sponsor footballs to help keep this tradition going. Senior cheerleaders Brooklyn Rider, Elizabeth Still and Katlyn Comalander stopped by Bay Minette City Hall to pick up the boxes of footballs for the season. The Tigers kicked off their season Friday, Aug. 23, at Murphy High. The City is also helping the BCHS Tiger Guard members sell signs (pictured, right) in support of the Tigers. The yard signs are $20 each and can be purchased through Tiger Guard members and at Bay Minette City Hall, 301 D'Olive Street, Bay Minette. Here, city employee Kim Curry places one out front of City Hall. #GoBC #TigerNation
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Gulf Shores Motivation! These GSES kindergartners definitely are brave, amazing, loved and strong!
A Great Start at Orange Beach ES
Orange Beach Elementary had a great start to the 2019-2020 school year! Families visited the school on August 12 to Meet their Teacher and school started on August 14. It’s an exciting time at Orange Beach.
Agriculture Science at Daphne HS
A sharing, caring community is essential for schools today. The Daphne Beautification Committee, in partnership with the Baldwin County Master Gardeners, the City of Daphne, Daphne Utilities, the EPA and many other organizations are working together to revitalize the agriculture science classes at Daphne High School. Students are taking part in Dr. Betsy Key Anderton's program at Daphne High School along with the community volunteers. The group, of hundreds of volunteers, are creating gardens, updating planting beds and creating beautiful landscaped gardens at all Daphne Baldwin County Public Schools: Daphne Middle, Daphne East Elementary School, Daphne Elementary School and WJ Carroll Intermediate School.
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New Faculty at Bayside Academy
Bayside Academy is thrilled to welcome 15 new faculty members this year. • Beth Brooks, Upper School Spanish: Ms. Brooks has taught Spanish from the elementary to collegiate level for 20 years and has a master’s of education degree in secondary Spanish from Harding University. • Samantha Broughton, Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant: Mrs. Broughton has a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from Lipscomb University. • Emma Burgess, Learning Specialist: Mrs. Burgess returns to Bayside after spending a year at the McLean School of Maryland in Potomac, Maryland, where she taught regular and Honors tenth grade English. She has a master’s degree in teaching from Emory University. • Merry Davis, Learning Specialist/English Language Learner Instructor: Mrs. Davis has a 10-year teaching career serving PK–6 students in North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. She has a master’s degree in teacher education from The University of Tennessee as well as a Teaching English Language Learners Certificate from The George Washington University. • Jane Dudley, 1st Grade Teachers Assistant: Mrs. Dudley has a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Samford University. • Sabrina Giancotti, PK Teachers Assistant: Ms. Giancotti has served as a Spanish tutor at the Language Resource Center of the University of South Alabama and as a substitute teacher for Spanish 100 and 200 level classes at South. She is pursuing a master’s degree in foreign languages with a concentration in Spanish at the University of South Alabama. • Sean Gibson, Upper School History: Mr. Gibson has 20+ years of classroom experience and comes to Bayside from The Altamont School in Birmingham. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. • Yohanna Jiménez, Grades 1–6 Spanish: Ms. Jiménez is a bilingual professional who has over 17 years of experience. Her professional memberships include the Alabama World Languages Association, the International Association for Language Learning Technology, the Southern Conference on Language Teaching, the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and the American Council in the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Yohanna earned her bachelor's degree in sciences with a minor in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico and her Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages - Spanish (MATL) from the University of Southern Mississippi. • Anjie Lowther, Upper School Spanish: Mrs. Lowther has been teaching since 1990. She has a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University. • Dane Lumsden, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach/ Maintenance: Coach Lumsden has extensive experience as an Athletic Director, coach, and teacher in South Africa and Thailand. He has a bachelor’s degree in sports management and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, as well as a diploma in sports management from Boston City Campus College. • Deborah Newberry, Upper School Ethics: Mrs. Newberry is returning to Bayside, where her long tenure includes serving as a member of the faculty, Development Director, member and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Head of School.
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She was formerly an instructor at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science in Mobile. She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership at Vermont College. • Lesley Richards, Lower & Intermediate School Music and Drama: Ms. Richards comes to Bayside from Loxley Elementary School, where had been a teacher since 2012 and was named Teacher of the Year in 2013. She is very active in community theater and has two master’s degrees: one in elementary education from Auburn University and one in library media from the University of West Alabama. • Nikki Rider, Admissions Assistant: Dr. Rider has a strong background in data management. She holds a doctor of science in biostatistics with a concentration in program monitoring and evaluation from Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine where she was awarded the 2012 Excellence in Biostatistics Award. • David Stapleton, PE/Assistant Varsity Football Coach: Coach Stapleton has been coaching football at the high school and collegiate level since 1983. He has a master’s degree in education from Troy State University. • Sue Story, Extended Day: Following a 10-year teaching career as an art instructor for K–12 students, she had a 20-year career as the Art Director for United Methodist Communications in Nashville. She has a bachelor’s degree in art education from The University of Alabama.
Central Christian School Sports 2019-20
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New Faculty at Bayshore Christian School
Bayshore Christian School is proud to welcome 7 new faculty members as our school continues to grow! • Mrs. Barbra Lockridge will teach 3rd grade Latin in addition to 7th/8th grade PE. Barbra is a graduate of Auburn University in Montgomery where she received a BS in Education with an emphasis in sports. • Mrs. Kathryn Reyes will join the Rhetoric faculty teaching Literature. She graduated from The University of South Alabama with a degree in Literature. • Ms. Joy Blair will be teaching 7th & 8th grade chorus; she received her Master’s degree in Secondary Education/Music Industry from Troy University. • Mrs. Jennifer Russell will teach Biology and Life Science. Mrs. Russell has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from The University of Mobile. • Mrs. Chelsea Taylor will be teaching Spanish, having graduated from the USA Honors Program with a degree in Spanish and Math. • Mrs. Joanna Busby will be teaching 7th & 8th grade Math. Mrs. Busby has her undergraduate degree from Mississippi State in Economics and she received a law degree from Mississippi College School of Law. • Mrs. Gayle Wheeler will be teaching 7th & 8th Latin. She grew up in Fairhope and graduated from the University of Montevallo with a BS in Speech Pathology.
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The Spanish Fort High School (SFHS) Wrestling Booster Club is hosting its first annual Clay Shoot event on November 1, at 11:00 AM. The event will be held at Bushy Creek Clays, South Alabama's Premier Sporting Clay Club in Perdido, Alabama, and home to Baldwin County's first sporting clay course. Sign up your team now or become a sponsor! Registration forms are due by October 18, 2019. Don’t miss out on this fun event to benefit the SFHS wrestling team. For questions or registration, contact at Denise Lee or Amy Bauer at spanishfortwrestling@gmail.com. Forms are also available on Facebook @spanishfortwrestling.
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Foley Students Build Ships at STEM Camp
Foley Elementary School students created and built ships to use in Deep Sea Exploration during a summer STEM camp.
Meet the Teacher at J. Larry Newton
Students at J. Larry Newton School were all smiles during Sneak A Peak/Meet the Teacher this year. Pictured, left, are Kayla and Trinity Kyles (6th graders) with former JL Newton student, Terrill Kyles (7th grade) and Samantha Coleman (1st grader). Levi Brunker (right) is super excited about the balloon pirate sword he received at J. Larry Newton’s Sneak-a-Peak/ Meet the Teacher event this year! Students got the chance to meet their teacher, paint parts of the community murals, enjoy food from the Los Tacos food truck, and of course, choose a balloon pirate sword, poodle, or many other balloon art pieces.
Fairhope MS Peer Helpers
The FMS Peer Helpers for 2019/2020 were at the 7th grade schedule pick-up on August 6th to help students find their classrooms. They helped students feel more comfortable about getting from class to class in preparation for the first day of school on August 14th. Pictured in no particular order are the 2019/2020 Peer Helpers (Missing: Callie Henderson, Josie Linn, and Thomas McCaskey): Wyatt Aiken, Cassie Bayer, Kelvin Bedoya, Townes Bowman, Mackenzie Casallo, Claudia Catar, Abby Coker, Maggie Cummings, Anna Bowler Conyers, Chloe Ellis, Melissa Fowler, Peyton Frazer, Madeleine Gann, Callie Henderson, Ana Kangsumrith, Josie Linn, Ava Louviere, Jack McCarley, Thomas McCaskey, Justin Myers, Mitchell Puckett, Gavin Rehorn, Belle Sansom, Kayla Thomas, Bailey Wiggins, Caroline Wiggins.
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Reading at Swift Consolidated ES
Swift Consolidated Elementary School is SUPER EXCITED about Scholastic Literacy and Guided Reading! From learning how to participate in Whole Group Reading to beginning our Literacy Center Rotations, we are excited about the First 15 Days! We have our Principal and our Librarian helping with 1st grade Reading this year! We also have our Counselor, our Intervention Teacher, our Resource Teachers and our Instructional Coach serving multiple intervention groups EVERY DAY of the week! They are all jumping in and working right alongside our teachers to help our students succeed! We are BLESSED beyond measure to have such AWESOME support!
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The 12 Best Podcasts for Kids
Book Club for Kids: This excellent biweekly podcast features middle schoolers talking about a popular middle-grade or YA book as well as sharing their favorite book recommendations. Public radio figure Kitty Felde runs the discussion, and each episode includes a passage of that week’s book read by a celebrity guest. Best for: Tweens and teens
As screen time concerns are on the rise, many parents are turning to podcasts as a fun (and often educational) way to engage kids -- without the screen. But as children’s audio content has flooded the airwaves, it can be a challenge to find the good stuff that’s also appropriate. Luckily we’ve discovered some excellent kid-friendly podcasts that you and your family will love listening to.
Bedtime Podcasts
Be Calm on Ahway Island: Thanks to the hosts’ soothing voices and a pre-story meditation, your kid might fall asleep to this podcast before the story even gets underway. But if not, the gentle adventures on Ahway Island will also sweep them off to dreamland. This podcast teaches kidfriendly mindfulness practices like “deep dragon breaths” that can be carried into waking life as well. Best for: All ages
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids: Kids are always asking seemingly simple questions that have surprisingly complex answers, such as “Why is the sky blue?” and “Who invented words?” This cute biweekly radio show/podcast takes on answering them. Each episode features several kid-submitted questions, usually on a single theme, and with the help of experts, it gives clear, interesting answers. Best for: All ages
What If World: With wacky episode titles such as “What if Legos were alive?” and “What if sharks had legs?,” this series takes ridiculous “what if” questions submitted by young listeners and turns them into a new story every two weeks. Host Eric O’Keefe uses silly voices and crazy characters to capture the imaginations of young listeners with a Mad Libs-like randomness. Best for: Kids
Smash, Boom, Best: This fun and fast-moving spin-off of the popular Brains On! podcast is a familyfriendly debate podcast. A kid judge listens to and scores the rousing, factbased arguments of two contestants. With episodes like “Dragons versus Unicorns” and “Pizza versus Tacos,” kids will be hooked, and they won’t even notice that they’re learning how to defend their ideas along the way. Best for: Big kids
Stories Podcast: One of the first kids’ podcasts to grasp podcasts’ storytelling capabilities, this podcast is still going strong with kid-friendly renditions of classic stories, fairy tales, and original works. These longer stories with a vivid vocabulary are great for bigger kids past the age for picture books but who still love a good bedtime story. Best for: Big kids
Best Podcasts for Music Fans
Noodle Loaf: A delightful offering from a music education specialist and his co-host daughter will get kids of all ages singing, rhyming, moving, and engaging in all kinds of musical games. The segments, games, and songs are so silly and upbeat that the whole family will enjoy participating. Little listeners can even add their voice to the theme song in the podcast’s electronically compiled kid’s choir! Best for: All ages
The Two Princes: This charming fantasy adventure will have listeners of all ages glued to the speakers until the very end. Two young princes seek to save their kingdoms and in the process face villany, dragons, romance, and a magical forest full of danger. Though kissing happens, it is treated with sweetness and humor. A fairy tale for our times, this audio drama is a great introduction to the world of fiction podcasts. Best for: Tweens
Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl: Kids’ music can be … well, annoying. But “kindie rock” (aka, indie rock for kids) is here to help. This two-hour podcast styled like a DJ radio show features new and old songs that kids will love, many by parents’ favorite musicians. Selections are generally high-energy rock, folk, or even punk-inspired songs, but listeners will also hear mellower tunes. Best for: All ages
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Ear Snacks: The catchy soundtrack is the star in this delightful podcast from children’s music duo Andrew & Polly. But this funny program also covers a range of topics by talking to actual kids as well as experts, providing thoughtful fun for young ones and their grown-ups. Best for: Preschoolers and little kids
Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child Families can enjoy rock and roll without the downsides with this fun radio show/podcast. Each week there’s a new playlist combining kids’ music from artists such as They Might Be Giants, with kid-appropriate songs from artists that grown-ups will recognize, such as Elvis Costello, The Ramones, and John Legend. It’s a perfect compromise for parents tired of cheesy kids’ music. Best for: Kids
KiDNuZ: Kids like to be informed and engaged, but talking to kids about the news can be a challenge. This podcast, created by moms who are broadcast journalists, offers young listeners five minutes of kid-friendly news (followed by a quick quiz) each day, five days a week. Perfectly timed for waking up, KiDNuz lets you start the day off on a worldy note. Best for: All ages Eastern Shore Parents I September 2019
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How can you help your aspiring scholar reach her potential? We asked educators and learning experts for their top tips. Here are five of their best answers.
1) Seek out testing early. If your student gets extra help at school but isn’t making progress academically, seek out an evaluation at school and/ or at a private neuropsychology assessment center. Studies suggest that 15 to 20 percent of the population has a learning disorder of some type, such as dyslexia, a specific reading or language comprehension issue, or a math disorder. “Learning disorders occur throughout the range of intelligence. Even very highly functioning students can have them,” says E. Mark Mahone PhD, ABPP, a pediatric neuropsychologist director of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University. A learning disorder is when a child or anyone who has had adequate opportunity for instruction and has the adequate intelligence to be able to learn specific skills, isn’t learning those skills in a way that’s appropriate for his or her age. Learning disabilities are biological conditions that lead to a set of behaviors that can be challenging. They tend to run in families. “Kids can’t help it,” Dr. Mahone says.
If your child has a learning disorder, it’s important to diagnose it early, if possible, to prevent harmful repercussions. Continually tanking on tests and quizzes or not understanding the material can affect your child’s selfesteem and brain development. “The average child with a reading disability doesn’t get identified until the second or third grade. By then, that child has two, three or four years of failure before getting the appropriate intervention,” Dr. Mahone says. Intervention, which may include medication and behavioral treatment, can help the brain reorganize more efficiently so that academic skills build naturally over time, making school easier and less stressful. It’s important to note that learning disabilities don’t typically occur in isolation. For example, 35 to 40 percent of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have dyslexia and vice versa. Learning disabilities should be treated concurrently. “Whenever you find one learning disability, you should look for others,” Dr. Mahone says. “For the best outcome, everything should be treated concurrently.”
2) Teach kids to make oatmeal. “Learning is like driving a car. You have to keep filling the gas tank,” says Sharon Rose Sugar, an academic interventionist and author of Smart
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Grades: Every Day an Easy A. “It takes tremendous energy to learn, but many kids are running on empty.” Cold cereal for breakfast doesn’t cut it. “What can make a big difference in the morning is just a bowl of oatmeal,” Sugar says, topped with nutritious add-ons like walnuts, blueberries, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup. Kids should fuel homework sessions with wholesome study snacks too, such as an apple or rice cake with peanut butter or carrots and hummus and water. The brain is a power tool. To boost performance, “after every homework assignment, kids should eat something healthy,” Sugar says.
3. Preview homework, then take a brain break. If your child is typically anxious about homework, teach her to go over her homework assignments when she gets home from school, including the questions she needs to answer, then to take a break before diving in. “Kids aren’t under any pressure to answer those questions right away. But their brain starts working. When they come back to their homework, it’s a lot easier for them to start their work because they’ve previewed it,” says Katherine Firestone, founder of the Fireborn Institute and “The Happy Student” podcast.
4. Turn reading into a workout. Kids have so many facts coming
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at them in every class and homework assignment. To help them retain key ideas they’ll later need for the test, they need to be active readers. Before reading a chapter in their textbook, students should read the chapter title, all of the headings and subheadings and the questions at the end. “Reviewing chapters first helps kids understand the key ideas,” says Firestone. Then, while they’re reading, they should underline the main idea and jot down notes to review for the test. These techniques can make all the difference, as Firestone knows firsthand. (She was diagnosed with ADHD in high school.) Active reading takes more time and effort, but it helps the facts sink in. “It resulted in a huge transformation for me,” Firestone says.
5. Talk yourself into better grades. “When you get As or Bs, school is more enjoyable, but some kids, especially those with learning disorders, have emotional roadblocks to getting good grades,” says Paul J. Hughes, a college professor and author of Change Your Grades. Change Your Life. Early on, kids can form negative self-perceptions, such as “I’m bad at taking tests,” which gets hardwired into their subconscious, programming them for failure. “Our thoughts affect outcomes,” Hughes says. To help his struggling students talk themselves into doing well on tests, Hughes teaches them to write and recite “afformations,” which are questions that address their specific academic concern, but stated as a positive, such as: “Why am I so comfortable and confident taking an exam?” and “Why do I always perform up to my expectations on an exam?” “The why at the beginning is what the brain picks up and runs with, reprogramming the subconscious to believe what you’re telling it,” Hughes says. He advises his students to read their afformations every day. “I say to my students, ‘I know afformations are weird but they can change everything.’ The more you read them to yourself, the sooner they kick in.” ESP Sandra Gordon is an award-winning freelance writer who delivers expert advice and the latest developments in health, nutrition, parenting and consumer issues.
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Kids & Money Q. We’ve followed your advice and put our kids on commissions instead of allowances. The problem is our 8-year-old. He never buys anything, and he seems to be very frugal by nature. Do you have any advice for teaching him it is okay to spend money sometimes? A. You’re ab-
solutely right for wanting to teach him wise spending habits. Each of us has the personality of being either a saver or a spender. As parents, we should help our kids grow in areas where they have weaknesses, and find ways to enhance their strengths. Give him praise for being such a good saver, but gently encourage him to spend a little, too. Spending is one of the rewards
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of work and disciplined saving. You might urge him to pick out something he really wants, and help him make a plan to save enough money to buy that item. Once he has enough money for the purchase, turn it into a celebration of reaching that goal. There are three things you can do with money—spend it, save it, and give it to others. Focusing too much, or too little, on any of these is not financially or spiritually healthy.
Getting Motivated Q. My wife is so charged up after reading your books, and now she is determined to get us out of debt. I know this is good idea, but I just don’t have the passion for it she does. There are also some things I really don’t want to give up. Do you have some suggestions for getting motivated?
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A. Goals and dreams always have a better chance of coming true if you have a written game plan. Sit down with your wife at the beginning of each month, and help her do a written budget. Give every dollar a name on paper before you spend anything. Contrary to popular belief, doing a budget is not torture. It’s also not just a math exercise. It’s an opportunity for you both to have input on what you want to accomplish in life and how to make it happen. After two people are married they become “as one.” And that’s how decisions should be made in a marriage—facing all the problems, dreams, and fears together. Once you sit down and do a budget, I think you’ll see where you can cut back and make things happen that you thought were impossible before. You may have to give up a few things for a little while, but when you see how quickly you can get ahead by making your money behave, I’ve got a feeling you’ll get excited about the possibilities!
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Kids with special needs are no exception and benefit from playdates as much as their peers. While they may take a little more planning and patience, it is well worth the efforts for everyone involved. Here are some tips for hosting a playdate with kids with disabilities.
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, socialize, and play freely while still having support from their parents as needed.
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is more comfortable and successful. For Our natural reaction may be to others, staying at avoid talking about any disabilities home may encourChoosing activities that encourage common a child may have, but it is better to age the special interests will help foster friendships. address any questions or concerns beneeds child to say Here are some ideas: forehand so everyone is more comforthello then retreat able and knows what to expect. “I am * Build something - Legos, blocks, wooden train sets to their room while upfront and honest about my daughter * Do arts and crafts company visits. In before we go to anyone’s house for a * Quiet stations for the quieter group this case, it may playdate,” says Barb Walker-Shapiro, set up puzzles, coloring sheets, books, blocks be better to go to a mom of six. “Her brain doesn’t work like * Go outside and play public place everyother kids. She may have a seizure and * Set up a sensory bin one can enjoy, such * Pick a neutral location - museum, park, or zoo is prone to major meltdowns. I find that as a park, museum, when other parents know what’s ‘wrong’ or zoo. On the other with my daughter, they are more tolerant hand, parents who and compassionate towards her.” It is also a good idea to have a child that is prone to running away or hiding may find talk to your children openly about differences they may have a public place overwhelming. Discuss your plans with all with their friends. Explain that just because others may seem the parents involved and come up with the best solution for different or express their joy differently, it doesn’t mean they everyone. don’t enjoy playdates or making new friends as well. Prior to Another great strategy is to plan activities that unite the the playdate, it is also a good idea to check in with the other kids. Kids who struggle with talking to peers or sharing toys parents about whether there are any food allergies or restricmay find that a common interest helps them feel more at tions and anything important you should know. ease. Find out the interests of the kids you are hosting and offer an activity around one that excites all of those invited. Ideas could include a craft, game, or visiting somewhere that Prior to the playdate, discuss with the other parents the fosters that interest. For example, if they are interested in best location to have the playdate. For some, their own home
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of three says, “Encourage the parents and children to speak to the child with special needs, not about them. If the child with special needs does something your child isn’t happy with or that isn’t appropriate, allow them to use words to tell them. Sometimes that is more powerful than the adults intervening.”
nature, visit the Overland Park Arboretum or go on a backyard scavenger hunt. If they are interested in tractors and farm animals, visit a farm.
Be patient Whenever kids are involved, patience is important. Try to understand that kids may have different reactions to situations, things may not go exactly as expected, and that it may take some time for kids with special needs to warm up to the situation. Some children with special needs may prefer to participate in parallel play. Parallel play is when kids play beside each other, but do not interact with one another. Children who play alone during parallel play still enjoy the time together and are usually interested in what the other children are doing. If things do not go as planned, it is okay to cut the playdate short and try again in the future.
Be understanding Parenting is not easy and we all struggle with different challenges when it comes to our children. Ask the parent if they need help with anything prior to the playdate. “I almost always have a few extra things to carry, so please don’t be shy about asking if I need help,” says Taylor. “I also need a lot of grace.” Try to be patient and understanding. The other parent may be overwhelmed or tired. It may have been challenging to get there. All parents have great days where everything goes as planned and tough days where it seems nothing does. Listen and offer a hand when needed, and they will most likely offer the same in return. The most important tip for having a playdate with a special needs child is just to have them. It may take a little more planning and patience than the average playdate, but it is so worth it to both the parents and kids involved. Playdates offer a great chance for kids to interact with peers and make friends in a non stressful way, and they are a great time for parents to connect and build each other up as well. ESP
Be inclusive It is most important to note that kids with disabilities or special needs are just like anyone else; they want to interact with friends and be loved and appreciated. When hosting a play date with kids with disabilities it’s important to greet them and interact with them as you would anyone else you meet. “Please say hi to my son. Smile at him, even if he doesn’t smile back,” says Marie Taylor, mother of two. Even if the child is nonverbal or doesn’t seem to hear you, it is important to speak to them. Angela Leever, special education teacher and mother
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John 9:3 Foundation
P.O. Box 884, Daphne, AL 36526 The John 9:3 Foundation works to aid and assist those who are on the Autism Spectrum and their families, as well as identify and serve the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. (251) 298-7346 info@john93foundation.com www.john93foundation.com
Alabama Resources Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network
1856 Keats Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35810 A statewide program offering information for caregivers and service providers about activities and programs. An interactive database of agencies providing respite services is available online. (256) 859-4900 or (866) RESTALA info@alabamarespite.org www.alabamarespite.org
Alabama Public Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped
6030 Monticello Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 We provide formated materials and playback equipment. Books can be checked out for 90 days and renewed for 30 days Free for those who qualify. (800) 723-8459 or (334) 213-3900 www.statelibrary.alabama.gov
Alabama Special Education Services
50 North Ripley Street , Montgomery, AL 36104 Through leadership and service, the vision of Special Education Services (SES) is to foster positive educational outcomes for all students with special needs. (334) 694-4782 vm@alsde.edu www.alsde.edu
ALL KIDS Insurance
201 Monroe Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 ALL Kids is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children in Alabama under age 19. (888) 373-5437 www.alabamapublichealth.gov/allkids
Civitan International Research Center
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Education, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability access tailored to the needs of business, government, and individuals. Serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and more. (800) 949-4232 or (404) 541-9001 www.adasoutheast.org
Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama
3416 Primm Lane, Birmingham, AL 35216 We aim to advance the disciplines of speech-language pathology and audiology in order to provide support for professionals while advocating quality service. (205) 823-6106 Info@AlabamaSHAA.org www.alabamashaa.org
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Providing free access to information, referral services, educational programs, and publications related to disability rights, laws/policies, and funding opportunities for assistive technology. (800) 782-7656 or (334) 293-7143 www.rehab.alabama.gov/individuals-and-families/star
Vocational Rehabilitation-Department of Rehabilitation Services
VRS provides specialized employment, educational services and training for teens and adults with disabilities to find employment. (251) 479-8611 or (800) 671-6842 www.rehab.alabama.gov
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5278 Camp ASCCA Drive, Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861 Camp ASCCA is Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults. ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities.
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Crossway Counseling Center, Inc.
27625 U.S. Highway 98 , Daphne, AL 36526 Assisting children and families with special needs challenges. Counselors apply knowledge of psychology and Biblical principles to serve individuals, couples, and families. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrosswayCounselingCenter. (251) 626-7959 crosswaycounseling@att.net www.crosswaycounseling.org
Focal Point Professional Services Barry Swope, LPC
6642 Park Drive (Suite B), Daphne, AL 36526 We offer ADHD and ADD assessments and related services. Our services also include individual and family counseling, conduct and emotional problems with adolescents. (251) 625-6448 barryswope@mediacombb.net www.focalpointcounseling.com
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Montrose, AL The mission of the Rileigh and Raylee Angel Ride Foundation is to provide financial assistance to families of children with unforeseen health problems. Angel Ride fundraising event information available online. www.angel-ride.org/Home.aspx
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Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities
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602 S Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is the state agency providing services to Alabamians with disabilities from birth to late adulthood through four major programs: • Alabama’s Early Intervention System – services for children birth until age 3 with developmental delays and their families • Children’s Rehabilitation Service – services for children birth to 21 with special health care needs and their families • Vocational Rehabilitation Service – educationand employment-related services for teens and adults with disabilities
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624 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, ALADAP provides free legal advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect and promote their civil rights.
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Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Center
2081 Alton Road (Suite C), Birmingham, AL We provide support to Alabama’s children with dyslexia through providing free dyslexia evaluations and professional development for teachers at no cost to schools. Find us on Facebook. (205) 957-2424
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Community Services for Vision Rehab
600 BelAir Blvd (Suite 110), Mobile, AL 36606 Dedicated to helping those with low vision and blindness. Our clinics provide professional evaluations by Medical Doctors, Optometrists, Occupational Therapists, Ophthalmic technicians, Computer Specialists and others. (251) 476-4744 visionrehab@bellsouth.net www.csvrlowvision.org
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Family Tree Chiropractic
8158 Highway 59 (Suite 106), Foley, AL 36535 Pediatrics, prenatal, post-natal, common childhood challenges and general family wellness care. Dr. Jen Aliment is a member of EPIC Pediatrics, a chiropractic specialty for care of pediatric and special needs patients. (251) 943-0569 info@familytreefoley.com www.familytreefoley.com
Goodwill Easterseals of the Gulf Coast
2440 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile, AL 36617 Education & Employment for disabilities or low income. Parenting classes, support groups, child development, early intervention, preschool readiness and teen activities. Education (GED), Job training, employment and medical assistance.
March of Dimes Alabama Chapter
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. (205) 824-0103
www.marchofdimes.com/alabama
Mental Health – National Alliance on Mental Illness
Our purpose is to provide support, education, and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families, and others whose lives are affected by these brain disorders.
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130 Industrial Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32505 Offering New and Pre-Owned wheelchair accessible vehicles as well as mobility products and adaptive equipment. Lowered floor Ramp vans available in Chrysler, Honda, Dodge and Toyota.
(251) 461-3450 namimobile1@gmail.com www.namimobile.org
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Montgomery Children’s Specialty Center
A national volunteer organization with a very special mission. Over 200 hundred Santa’s, (All having extensive background checks), across America visit children and families in crisis. Santa Claus visits when a child or family needs him—twelve months a year—bringing love, hope and joy to special needs children wrapped in a warm secure Santa Hug! Visits last about an hour and can be in home, hospital, or hospice. Santa visits for free. There is never a charge for a visit from Santa Claus!
2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110 Services for children with severe developmental disabilities requiring ongoing nursing care. Our healthcare professionals understand individual circumstances and help create a plan of care promoting an environment of growth and healing. (334) 261-3445 or (877) 988-8372 www.montgomerybytutera.com
Mulherin Custodial Home
2496 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36606 Our primary purpose is to provide a home for individuals with developmental disabilities in a loving and family environment. Our foremost concern is the happiness, comfort, and welfare of our residents. (251) 471-1998
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Pediatric Developmental Medicine
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1601 Center Street, Mobile, AL 36604 Whether you need an autism specialist in Mobile or treatment for developmental disorders or behav-
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Santa America
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Sibling Support Project
A national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of siblings with family members having special needs, developmental, and mental health concerns. emilyholl@siblingsupport.org
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Sight Savers America
337 Business Circle, Pelham, AL 35124 We assist children with obtaining eye exams,
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Pediatric Dentistry
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Daphne Pediatric Dentistry
The Listening Program
7058 Professional Place, Daphne, AL 36526 Pediatric dentist receive 2 or more years of specialized training beyond dental school that includes education in treatment and care of children with special needs.
Music listening therapy that trains the auditory system to accurately process sound. (801) 622-5676 info@advancedbrain.com www.advancedbrain.com
Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive Clothing
A very special collection addressing the challenges the differently-abled community faces each day when getting dressed. info@runwayofdreams.com
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Organizations for Parents Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC)
10520 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092 APEC provides families with training, information and support to help ensure their children become productive, well-educated citizens.
(866) 532-7660 or (334) 567-2252 apec@alabamaparentcenter.com www.alabamaparentcenter.com
Family Voices of Alabama
1050 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604 We provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource. (877) 771-3862 info@familyvoicesal.org www.familyvoicesal.org
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(251) 447-0627 info@daphnepediatricdentistry.com www.daphnepediatricdentistry.com
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303 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Pediatric dentist receive 2 or more years of specialized training beyond dental school that includes education in treatment and care of children with special needs. (251) 928-3030
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825 North Alston Street, Foley, AL 36535 Pediatric dentist receive 2 or more years of specialized training beyond dental school that includes education in treatment and care of children with special needs. Come see us today! (251) 943-7575
www.seasmilesfoley.com
Bay Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry
115 Lottie Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 Dr. Wells Hammock received 2 additional years of specialized pediatric training at Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine. This training included education in treatment and care of children with special needs. (251) 928-5045 baypedo@yahoo.com www.baypedo.com
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9807 McSara Court, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Pediatric dentist receive 2 or more years of specialized training beyond dental school that includes education in treatment and care of children with special needs. (251) 626-9924 malbispeddent@bellsouth.net www.malbispediatricdentistry.com
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3Circle Church SOAR Special Needs Ministry
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Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
10274 Highway 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 The staff and volunteers that make up SOAR ministry are passionate about caring for individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, Gospel-centered program for families affected by disability. SOAR meets on the South Campus during 3 Circle Church’s 9:45 service on Sundays. (251) 990-3112 info@3CircleChurch.com www.3circlechurch.com/soar
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Autism Society of Alabama Sibshops ad on page 20
Sibshops are fun events where kids who have a sibling with a disability can play fun games, share and meet other “sibs” who get it! (251) 259-5553 michelle@autism-alabama.org www.autism-alabama.org
Bay City Gymnastics ad on page 4
8534 Well Road, Daphne, AL 36526 Gymnastics develops strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness, muscular control, endurance, coordination, agility, speed, balance, posture and poise while having fun! Contact us today to find out about our Special Needs programs & classes. (251) 621-2112 bcgagym@att.net www.bcgagymnastics.com
Dance Without Limits at Creative Outlet Dance ad on page 20
66 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Improving the lives of special needs individuals through the power of dance! Any kid. Any adult. Any disability. Ages Preschool - adult. Fairhope class meets on Tuesdays at 5:15pm. (251) 610-4969 dancewithoutlimits@aol.com www.dancewithoutlimitsfoundation.org
Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast ad on page 51
28788 North Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational opportunities to the special needs community of Baldwin and Mobile counties. We offer art, cooking, dance, sign language, yoga, Special Olympics, community field trips & so much more. EFGC is open Monday Thursday from 7:50am - 6pm. For more information contact Candice Dodson, Program Director. (251) 625-8955 efgulfcoast@gmail.com www.exceptionalfoundationgc.org
Sea Stars Camp
Camp Bridges
101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 This three-day buddy camp is designed for students with special needs and their guardians to explore the Gulf of Mexico. Come discover the marine habitats on and around Dauphin Island by boat and bus, including Mobile Bay, the salt marsh, and the beach.
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(251) 861-2141 ext. 7515 seastars@disl.org www.disl.org/dhp/sea-stars-camp
1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 A fun and educational environment for heart, kidney, liver and lung transplant recipients. Camps & educational programs for children, young adults and families in Alabama and neighboring states. www.campbridges.org
Camp Mash
P.O. Box 850548, Mobile, AL 36685 Camp M.A.S.H. is a weeklong recreational program for children ages 7 to 17 with a form of juvenile arthritis or a related autoimmune disease. (251) 599-5688 campmashmobile@gmail.com www.campmash.org
AccessTR.com
Adaptive recreation equipment for the physically challenged. Wheelchair accessories, daily living, replacement parts, bath and shower accessories, Lifts, safety equipment, ramps, manual and power chairs, etc.
Camp Seale Harris
(800) 634-4351 CustomerService@AccessTR.com www.AccessTR.com
AMBUCS
500 Chase Park S (Ste 104), Birmingham, AL 35244 Overnight & Day Camps for Elementary - Senior High. Teen Leadership, Fall, Spring & Summer Family Camps. (205) 402-0415 info@campsealeharris.org www.campsealeharris.org
Mobility and independence for those with disabilities. Amtryke therapeutic tricycles to people with disabilities, educational scholarships for therapists, building home access ramps, accessible playgrounds and more.
Camp Smile-A-Mile
(800) 838-1845 ambucs@ambucs.org www.ambucs.org
(205) 323-8427 or (888) 500-7920 www.smileamile.com
Baldwin County Special Olympics
Camp-Rap-A-Hope
1600 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey.
Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 972-6860
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BlueBird Pediatric Therapy, Inc. – Kids Yoga
6157 Airport Blvd, Suite 205, Mobile, AL 36608 Yoga for children with and without special needs. Yoga classes incorporate poses, breathing techniques and purposeful postures to strengthen the body, calm the nervous system, and teach a fun way to exercise. All poses can be adapted to meet the needs of each child. Pre-registration is required for classes which will run 1 day per week for 4-6 weeks. (251) 287-0378 info@bluebirdtherapy.com www.bluebirdtherapy.com
2701 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36608 We offer a summer camp, teen weekend, sibling weekend, family fun day, deep sea fishing trip, winter exchange program, and hospital outreach program for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. (251) 476-9880 info@camprapahope.org www.camprapahope.org
Children’s Harbor Family Center & Camp
1600 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 Our program provides children with serious illnesses and their families a place to be themselves and have fun while receiving no-cost services to make life easier for the whole family. (205) 638-6123 info@childrensharbor.com www.childrensharbor.com
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Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive (Suite 608), Rockville, Maryland 20850 Providing opportunities for individuals to build confidence and fitness through sports, recreation and educational programs. Visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord & head injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular/orthopedic conditions, autism and more. (301) 217-0960 info@dsusa.org www.disabledsportsusa.org
Exceptional Arts Drama by Sunnyside Theater 63 Midtown Park East, Mobile, AL 36606 Fun and creative theater classes for children and adults with special needs. Tuesday nights from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (251) 510-1808 azaleacity@mindspring.com www.azaleacityarts.com
Hope Outdoors
P.O. Box 1421, Chatom, AL Spreading the love of God and the great outdoors to those with special needs. Fishing, deer and bird hunts. Free to participants and their families. Apply at http://hopeoutdoors.org/applynow. (251) 769-5642 ksansing15@gmail.com www.hopeoutdoors.org
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Lakeshore Foundation is a fitness, recreation, sport and research organization for people with physically disabling conditions. Find us on Facebook! (205) 313-7400 info@lakeshore.org www.lakeshore.org
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Miracle League of Coastal Alabama
1545 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL Currently raising funds to build an all-inclusive playground and Miracle League baseball field in Summerdale where our special needs community can interact with family/friends with no limitations. (251) 978-3423 Miracleleagueca@gmail.com www.miracleleaguecoastalalabama.com
SNAP (Special Needs Athletes Program)
1952 E Clarke Rd, Mobile, AL 36695 S.N.A.P. Giving developmentally disabled citizens an opportunity to participate in the recreational sport of bowling.
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(251) 366-9978 joe@snapofalabama.com www.snapofalabama.com
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Special Olympics of Alabama
Captains for Kids Special Needs Day of Fun
880 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 Special Olympics Alabama offers competition, coaching and volunteer opportunities in a variety of olympic-type sports. 800-239-3898 soaloffice@aol.com www.specialolympicsalabama.com
Water Planet Dolphin Therapy
203 Greenwood Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Dolphin encounters, expressive art, massage and music provide experiences for children with physical disabilities, spectrum disorders, depression, ADHD, head and spinal cord injuries and developmental delays.
Fishing, sailing, dolphin cruises and more for kids with special needs and illnesses in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Pensacola Beach, Ft. Walton Beach and Panama City Beach. Registration required. Next event is September 7, 2019. (850) 438-5555 spotate@aol.com www.captainsforkids.com
Equine Education Consultants
19818 Lawrence Road, Fairhope, AL 26532 Equine Educational Consultants provides equine therapy to individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and Speech/Language Delays.
(850) 230-6030 info@waterplanetusa.com www.waterplanetusa.com
(251) 747-8219 tonyahalterman@gmail.com Find us on Facebook
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym
Equine Education Consultants - Read & Ride
1802 A US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526 A sensory-safe gym for kids of ALL abilities to play and grow together! Occupational therapy
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Schools and Educational Resources
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High Hopes for Autism (St. Benedict’s School)
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12786 South Illinois Street, Elberta, AL 36530 High hopes is preparing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other developmental delays, to participate independently in the community. We specialize in communication. Our goal for each client is to be able to communicate their, needs, thoughts, and feelings. We accept clients up to 4 years old and will continue to work with families until their individual needs are met. We use Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques and all of sessions are one to one. Monitoring via ccTV and parent training is available during the therapy session. We accept insurance, visit our website to see our current list. (251) 986-7007 highhopes4autism@gmail.com www.highhopes4autism.org
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Renaissance School 10526 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 Imagination and Individuality Meet the Classroom! Classes are structured in a small group setting with subject areas taught using integrated, multi-sensory applications. We are a Full Curriculum, Non-Profit School meeting State Standards. Grades K - 9th, Dyslexia therapy and tutoring. (251) 990-0041 admin@esrenaissance.org www.esrenaissance.org
Bay Minette, AL 36507 Opportunities for gifted and disabled students to participate in educational activities designed to facilitate maximum student achievement. Evaluations and therapy for developmental delays, hearing impairment, emotional & intellectual disabilities, orthopedic, speech, language or visual impairment, autism and more. (251) 972-6860
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6880 US Hwy 90 (Suite 13), Daphne, AL 36526 Better report cards, stronger study skills, or higher ACT or SAT scores, Huntington has a solution for you! Programs are individualized to meet the needs of students at ALL LEVELS. Our
211 North Cedar Street, Foley, AL 36535 A specialized day care for Special Needs infants and children ages 6 weeks - 14 years. (251) 209-5983 info@emmanuelsplace.org www.emmanuelsplace.org
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The Learning Tree – Growing Independence Behavioral Center
5465 Able Court, Mobile, AL 36693 Clinic-based ABA services, comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention for preschoolaged children. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. (251) 331-8021 jstarr@learning-tree.org www.learning-tree.org
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Baldwin County Public School System Special Services
Emmanuel’s Place
1048 Stanton Road, Daphne, AL 36526 Educational consulting, testing, and academic therapy for language based learning disabilities. Programs for students in grades 4 - 12, homeschool students and preschoolers. Subject-based coaching and homework conditioning. (251) 625-4020 baldwinoffice@readwritelearningcenter.com www.readwritelearningcenter.com
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Read Write Learning Center
5465 Able Court, Mobile, AL 36693 A Tuition-based, year-round day school serving children ages 5 – 21, with autism spectrum disorder. (251) 331-8021 jstarr@learning-tree.org www.learning-tree.org
The Learning Tree Residential School
5465 Able Court, Mobile, AL 36693 Residential school providing 24 - hour care in a homelike setting for ages 6 – 21, with developmental disabilities, including autism. (251) 649-4420 vmitchell@learning-tree.org www.learning-tree.org
Think Tank Tutoring and Educational Services
Mobile & Baldwin County In-home tutoring. Qualified educators work with
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ADD, ADHD, hearing impaired, MR, Dyslexic, and speech impaired students. Homework help, test prep, and study skills. Grades Pre-K through 12. (251) 414-4494 thinktankminds@gmail.com www.thinktankminds.com
Specific Resources - ADD/ADHD
Dr. Renee Lopez, D.C. Advanced Health Solutions ad on page 59
401 North Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 Neurofeedback, Functional Nutrition, Lab Analysis, Chiropractic, Oxygen Therapy and more. Locations in Fairhope and Mobile. (251) 928-5058 Solutions.com
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Feingold Association of the United States
Foods & synthetic additives can cause behavior, learning and health problems. We Help families introduce low-additive diets and techniques for better behavior, learning and public awareness. (631) 369-9340 help@feingold.org www.feingold.org
ADHD Medical Clinic of Fairhope
101 Lottie Lane (Unit 6), Fairhope, AL 36532 Treatment for ages 12 years and up with ADHD. We offer state of the art specialty testing and comprehensive solutions to the complex problems related to ADHD. (251) 990-1980 office@adhd-medical.com www.adhd-medical.com
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2651 Old Shell Road , Mobile, AL 36607 Treatment for ages 12 years and up with ADHD. We offer state of the art specialty testing and comprehensive solutions to the complex problems related to ADHD. (251) 243-7058 office@adhd-medical.com www.adhd-medical.com
Attention Deficit Disorder Assoc. (ADDA)
Information, resources and network opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives. Find us on Facebook! (800) 939-1019
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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) CHADD Provides support and education for individuals with AD/HD.
(301) 306-7070 or (800) 233-4050 customer_service@chadd.org www.chadd.org
Focus MD
28080 US Hwy 98 (Suite F), Daphne, AL 36526 A medical practice for kids and young people with AD/HD and related problems. Focus MD provides objective testing, medical treatment as well as behavior modification strategies. (251) 517-9025
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Focus-MD, Inc.
2560 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36607 Medical practice for kids and young people with ADHD and related problems. Focus provides objective testing, medical treatment as well as behavior modification strategies (251) 378-8635
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Autism
American Autism & Rehabilitation Center ad on page 55
8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 A facility aimed at treating a variety of special needs in one convenient location. Speech, occupational and physical therapy, ABA therapy, psychological/diagnostic services and more. Our highly-trained professionals work collaboratively to provide individualized treatment plans in order to help patients reach their full potential. Serving patients & families of all ages affected by Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc. (251) 210-1632 info@americanautismcenter.com www.Americanautismcenter.com
Autism Society of Alabama ad on page 20
The Autism Society of Alabama is a nonprofit advocacy group with the mission of improving services for those on the Autism Spectrum
(877) 428-8476 or (251) 259-5553 michelle@ autism-alabama.org or bamah@autism-alabama.org www.autism-alabama.org
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
Pediatric Developmental Medicine Autism Diagnostics Clinic ad on Inside Front Cover
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(251) 410-5437 www.usahealthsystem.com/services/ pediatric-development-medicine
Alabama Autism & Asperger’s Statewide Info & Support Network
A hub for Autism related info, events, videos, & support. Free Resources, Guidance, Rights & Connections. www.alabamaautism.org
Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)
Multimedia, learning activities, lessons, and unit plans connected by Alabama College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS). Promoting deeper-learning competencies for college and careers. (334) 242-9594 administrator@alex.state.al.us www.alex.state.al.us
Autism Society of America
Information, resources and network opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives. Find us on Facebook! (800) 328-8476 info@autism-society.org www.autism-society.org
Autism Speaks
Promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for people with autism and their families. The Autism Response Team provides connections to information, tools and resources. (888) AUTISM2 familyservices@autismspeaks.org www.autismspeaks.org
Sacred Heart Autism Center
5154 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503 A family-centered approach to learning for chil-
dren on the autism spectrum. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy improves social skills and behavior. Parent instruction and hands-on training for families and professionals. (850) 416-4681 soman@ascension.org www.facebook.com/SacredHeartAutismCenter
TACA (Talk About Curing Autism)
A national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting families affected by autism. TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. (855) 726-7810
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Specific Resources
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CdLS Foundation (Cornelia de Lange Syndrome)
302 West Main Street (#100), Avon, CT 6001 We are a family support organization that exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis, promote research, and help people with a diagnosis of CdLS make informed decisions throughout their lives. (800) 753-2357 or (800) 223-8355 www.cdlsusa.org
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Cerebral Palsy
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3058 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, AL 36607 Our mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities to live their lives without limits by
providing an inclusive summer camp experience where there is no limit to the adventure. (251) 479-4900 campsmile@ucpmobile.org www.campsmilemobile.org
Cerebral Palsy.org
CerebralPalsy.org provides information, resources, support and unlimited inspiration to all those touched by cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions. (800) 692-4453 contactus@mychildwithcp.com www.cerebralpalsy.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile
3058 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, AL 36607 The primary mission of UCP of Mobile is to promote the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. (251) 479-4900 lluckie@ucpmobile.org www.ucpmobile.org
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mobile Chapter 200 Office Pk Dr (Ste 115), Birmingham, AL 35223 Leading the search for cystic fibrosis cures, funding and research. We aim to help the CF community find local events and activities. Find us on Facebook for event updates! (205) 870-8565 alabama@cff.org www.cff.org/Alabama
Your Health Matters. Quality Care Matters. Michael Rhodes Lee, MD
John S. Wilson, MD
Dr. Lee and Dr. Wilson specialize in pediatric and adult Ear, Nose & Throat care. From a sore throat, or runny nose to allergies and allergy testing, Drs. Lee and Wilson treat everyday ENT illnesses to complex surgeries. Schedule your appointment today. MOBILE • DAPHNE
Daphne & Mobile Offices 1302 Hwy 98 • Daphne • 251-410-9000
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Renaissance School
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10526 County Road 64, Daphne, AL 36526 Imagination and Individuality Meet the Classroom! Classes are structured in a small group setting with subject areas taught using integrated, multi-sensory applications. We are a Full Curriculum, Non-Profit School meeting State Standards. Grades K - 9th, Dyslexia therapy and tutoring. (251) 990-0041 admin@esrenaissance.org www.esrenaissance.org
Down Syndrome Alabama
1929 Canyon Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 We promote awareness, acceptance and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages.
(205) 988-0810 downsyndromealabama@gmail.com www.downsyndromealabama.org
Down Syndrome Society of Mobile
Our mission is to provide enrichment through education, networking opportunities, advocacy, and emotional support for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the greater community. (888) 454-0317 downsyndromesociety@gmail.com www.dssmobile.org
Specific Resources
- Dyslexia
Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama
3100 Lorna Rd (Ste 300), Birmingham, AL 36216 Our mission is to educate and support individu-
als with epilepsy and their families, to increase awareness in the general community and to facilitate prevention and management of epilepsy. Helpline - (800) 332-1000 (205) 453-8205 bjones@efa.org www.epilepsy.com/local/alabama
Read Write Learning Center
1048 Stanton Road, Daphne, AL 36526 Educational consulting, testing, and academic therapy for language based learning disabilities. Programs for students in grades 4 - 12, homeschool students and preschoolers. Subject-based coaching and homework conditioning. (251) 625-4020 baldwinoffice@readwritelearningcenter.com www.readwritelearningcenter.com
Specific Resources Epilepsy Foundation
A non profit program with nearly 50 local organizations nationwide. We work to prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through community, education and research for new treatments and therapies. (800) 332-1000 ContactUs@efa.org www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Tourette Association of America
A non-profit organization making life better for all people affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders. Resources and referrals to help individuals and families cope with the issues that occur with TS. (888) 486-8738 support@tourette.org www.tourette.org
Muscular Dystrophy
Specific Resources
700 Century Pk S (#225), Birmingham, AL 35226 MDA is dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases. We also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. (205) 823-8191 or (800) 572-1717 birmingham@ mdausa.org www.mda.org/office/birmingham
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Spina Bifida
Tourette Syndrome
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Spina Bifida Association of Alabama
1453 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 Our mission: empowering our clients and families with knowledge, through quality comprehensive
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Alabama Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America-Mobile Chapter, Inc.
programs and services.
Birmingham, AL 35202 To develop and provide current information about Spina Bifida and promote public awareness as well as advocate for educational, vocational and community support. (256) 617-1414 info@sbaofal.org or support@ sbaofal.org www.sbaofal.org
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Therapy American Autism & Rehabilitation Center ad on page 55
8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 A facility aimed at treating a variety of special needs in one convenient location. Speech, occupational and physical therapy, ABA therapy, psychological/diagnostic services and more. Our highly-trained professionals work collaboratively to provide individualized treatment plans in order to help patients reach their full potential. Serving patients & families of all ages affected by Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc. (251) 210-1632 info@americanautismcenter.com www.Americanautismcenter.com
American Hyperbaric Center ad on page 55
8871 Rand Avenue (Suite B), Daphne, AL 36526 A premier Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) treatment facility. HBOT reduces inflammation, promotes healing, repairs cells and heals wounds as well as treating symptoms of Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme, TBI/PTS, Stroke, RSD/CRPS, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Foot Wounds, Radiation Injury, Failed Grafts/Flaps, Concussions and other Sports Injuries, Migraine Headaches, Cancer, Crohn’s/Colitis, Cerebral Palsy, Neuropathy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue and much more. (251) 210-1496 info@americanhbot.com www.AmericanHBOT.com
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Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation Center ad on page 7
15 Daniel Street , Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 850-416-2121
www.ascension.org
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3754 U.S. Hwy 90 W (Ste 100), Pace, FL 32571 5151 N 9th Ave (Ste 1405), Pensacola, FL 32504 Pediatric rehabilitation is designed to maximize the abilities of children when development is interrupted by an injury or a disability. Please call our office for an appointment.
Narrow Road Counseling, PC ad on page 25
27695 US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526 Assessment of infants, toddlers & preschoolers. Independent school consults. Brief, solutionfocused therapy for individuals & families. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with children, adolescents & adults. (251) 421-4313 NarrowRoadConfidential@gmail.com www.galatians69.com
North Baldwin Infirmary Pediatric Therapy
come see us at the Expo (ad page 43)
1815 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507 The department provides comprehensive care to children who require occupational, physical and speech therapy. We offer an environment where
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all three therapies can work together with families to guarantee each child is receiving exactly what he or she needs. Therapy gyms and offices have viewing windows and headphone systems for parents to observe their child’s therapy sessions, full-spectrum lighting to enhance learning needs of patients and wireless laptop computers to further diminish distractions. We also strive to find the correct balance of challenge and play so that children can work toward their treatment goals while having fun. (251) 937-2823 rich.rammel@infirmaryhealth.org www.infirmaryhealth.org
PASSAGE USA ad on page 39
307 University Boulevard Office (UCOM 3402), Mobile, AL 36688-0002 A post secondary two-year certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities. Individual support for academic and social inclusion and gainful employment. Academic enrichment, independent living skills, self advocacy, and community engagement. (251) 460-7674 ceps/passage/
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Pediatric Physical Therapy of Mobile ad on page 45
881 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 36695 Our mission is to provide pediatric patients with options for out-patient physical therapy services. Treatment will be individualized, assertive, and aggressive to maximize functional outcomes. We
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Therapy Services at USA
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1610 Center Street, Mobile, AL 36604 We offer a collaborative, team-oriented program with physical, occupational and speech language therapies for our pediatric patients. (251) 415-1670 www.usahealthsystem.com/locations/pediatric-therapy-services-clinic
Thomas Hospital Pediatric Therapy come see us at the Expo (ad page 43)
750 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532 Providing comprehensive care to children who require occupational, physical and speech therapy. We offer an environment where all three therapies can work together with families to guarantee each child is receiving exactly what he or she needs. Therapy gyms and offices have viewing windows and headphone systems for parents to observe their child’s therapy sessions, full-spectrum lighting to enhance learning needs of patients and wireless laptop computers to further diminish distractions. We also strive to find the correct balance of challenge and play so that children can work toward their treatment goals while having fun. (251) 928-2375 rich.rammel@infirmaryhealth.org www.infirmaryhealth.org
Gulf Coast Therapy Works, LLC
BlueBird Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
6157 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36608 Occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, social skills groups, summer camps and adapted kid’s yoga. Each session addresses the individual child’s needs through play that is grounded in child development while also teaching the parents what to do at home. (251) 287-0378 info@bluebirdtherapy.com www.bluebirdtherapy.com
101 Lottie Lane (Suite 3), Fairhope, AL 35532 Private counseling practice that serves to treat children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health and relational difficulties between the ages of 4-70. Individual and in family sessions. (251) 510-5677 admin@gulfcoasttherapyworks.com www.gulfcoasttherapyworks.com
Kids Always Kount
39821 Duffee Lane, Bay Minette, AL 36507 Hipotherapy uses the movement of a horse to influence the patient’s posture, balance, strength, stability & sensory processing. Therapists direct the movement of the horse, analyze the patient’s response and adjust therapy.
26420 Kensington Pl (Ste C), Daphne, AL 36526 Reading instruction in literacy development using a variety of programs and multisensory strategies. Areas of focus include reading development (sound awareness, comprehension, and strategies) and math skills development (rote memory skills, problem solving, and number sense) in a fun and engaging environment.
(251) 604-3904 buckaroobarn@gmail.com www.buckaroobarnllc.com
(251) 517-0355 andrea@kidsalwayskount.net www.kidsalwayskount.net
Dyslexia Referrals
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Buckaroo Barn
Baldwin County & Mobile areas, Please contact Holli Hinton, M.Ed., CALT-QI, CDT, for references to private dyslexia therapy for students or therapy level training for teachers or other qualified adults in Baldwin County and Mobile areas. (601) 319-9332 hhinton@neuhaus.org or hhinton@wmcarey.edu
Gulf Coast Therapy - Early Intervention and Therapy Services
(251) 586-8040
Joanne Luterman Coordinator, Early Intervention providing therapy in the children’s homes. (251) 928-7312 fho@gulfcoasttherapy.com www.gulfcoasttherapy.com
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3512 Godwin Court, Suite A, Mobile, AL 36693 Our therapy techniques skillfully weave sensory experiences and practical application into activities of daily living. We provide speech, occupational, and physical therapy as well as audiology and educational services for children from birth to 21 years. www.kidsalwayskount.net
Melanie B. Waters, M.C.D., CCC-SLP Spoken Word Speech Language Services LLC 1203 US Hwy 98 (Suite 1-A), Daphne, AL 36526 Evaluation & treatment for speech-sound issues, tongue thrust, poor listening skills, auditory
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processing disorder, reading difficulties, dyslexia, social deficits, stuttering and communication problems. Fast ForWord products and monitoring also available.
Websites and Publications
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
(937) 374-0385 Info@4PawsForAbility.org www.4pawsforability.org
(251) 786-8255 mel.spokenword@gmail.com www.spokenwordspeech.com
1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy. Providing on-going care for the patient and improved communication with the referring physician. (251) 949-3580 www.southbaldwinrmc.com
USA Speech and Hearing Clinic
5721 USA N Dr, HAHN 1119, Mobile, AL 36688 The Center provides services in speech, language, and hearing to citizens of the greater Mobile community, as well as supervised clinical experiences for students earning advanced degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology.
(251) 445-9378 speechandhearing@southalabama. edu www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/ speechandhearing/clinic.html
Vision Impaired American Sign Language University
A resource site for students and teachers. Selfstudy materials, lessons, and information, as well as fee-based instructor-guided courses. Join our Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/ Lifeprint.ASLU. www.lifeprint.com
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4 Paws for Ability
Training task-trained service dogs for those with disabilities. We also work with veterans who’ve lost the use of limbs or hearing while in active combat.
Especial Needs
1850 Borman Court, St. Louis, MO 63146 Adaptive & rehab equipment and therapy solutions for all ages with special needs. Over 10,000 products for mobility & sensory needs and independent living. (877) 664-4565 sales@especialneeds.com www.especialneeds.com
Guide Dog Foundation
To improve the quality of life for people who are blind, have low vision, or have other special needs. (800) 548-4337 info@guidedog.org www.guidedog.org
Operation Autism for Military Families
Operation Autism is sponsored and maintained by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). See more information in this directory under Organization for Autism Research (OAR). (866) 366-9710 info@operationautism.org www.operationautism.org
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
2000 North St (Suite 300) , Arlington, VA 22201 Supporting U.S. military families touched by
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autism spectrum disorders. Offering an introduction to autism, guide for the life journey and references for resources, services, and support. (703) 243-9762 oar@researchautism.org www.researchautism.org
Parent to Parent USA
P.O. Box 9054, Austin, TX 78757 A national nonprofit organization committed to promoting parent peer support across the country. (484) 272-7368 memberinfo@p2pusa.org www.p2pusa.org
Sesame Street Autism
Helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, using the power of media to meet children’s development needs with early education and social impact programs. www.autism.sesamestreet.org
The Alinker USA & Canada
The Alinker is a three-wheeled walking bike designed for anyone wanting to stay active. Customers with mobility challenges are able to do more, stay independent and live life to the fullest! (778) 228-9618 info@thealinker.com www.thealinker.com
The Picky Table - Podcast
Occupational therapist, Amber Miller-Walker interviews parents and professionals regarding therapy techniques, diagnoses, and community resources for people with disabilities through a podcasts. Available on ITunes, Stitcher and Libsyn! (251) 802-8033 thepickytable@gmail.com www.thepickytable.com ESP
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Going through a breakup, divorce, or the death of a spouse isn’t easy. You’ve lost not only your lover but your confidant, cheerleader, activity partner, support system, and best friend. Such a loss can be devastating. As such, it’s only natural to grieve. In fact, allowing yourself to grieve is vital to your recovery. You’ll need time (and perhaps even professional help) to work through your denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – the five stages of grief. But even as you work through this difficult period, you can begin building a happy, full life. Working toward moving on doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten the person you lost or your prior life. It simply means you recognize your emotional and physical wellbeing are dependent on getting back to a normal, positive life. Certainly, you’ll still experience some sadness and miss the person and life you’ve lost. Allow yourself to feel sad as often as you need to. But, also look for at least one, if not multiple ways to uplift yourself each and every day. Eastern Shore Parents I September 2019
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Taking time for personal growth is an excellent way to raise your spirits. So focus some time and energy to self-discovery, becoming a more fabulous you, and finding new ways to enjoy life to its fullest. There’s no need to forget the person and life you lost. To the contrary, cherish those great memories. But build on them by enjoying new experiences and a newfound appreciation for all life has to offer.
SELF DISCOVERY & THE PATH TO YOUR NEW HAPPY There are so many avenues to selfdiscovery. The truth is you might never even reach your final destination. That’s because self-discovery is really an ongoing process. As the seasons of your life come and go, you’ll continually grow and change. The good news is, we live in a big, beautiful world that’s full of possibility, endless things to experience, and always new knowledge to be had. Let some of these ideas be a springboard to help you find your new groove.
Job or Career. Do you like what you do for a living? Or do you wish you’d gone
a different direction? This might be a good time to consider a job or career change. Explore what kinds of work would make you happy. Just bear in mind your emotional state, and take time to think through the pros and cons of your choices. Then, once you’re in a better frame of mind, you’ll be ready to put your plan into action.
Learn a new skill. It doesn’t have to be for career growth or change, although it could be. Learning a new skill offers lots of other benefits. In fact, it’s good for your brain. It increases the speed at which you learn new skills, improves your performance on other tasks, and expands your knowledge. Other benefits include making you more adaptable to change (such as you’re going through now), providing an additional outlet to stave off boredom, and making you a more interesting person. The great thing about learning a new skill is the multitude of choices to fit everyone’s interests. There are also numerous avenues for learning new skills today. Take an online class or go for a classroom setting. You can also buy or borrow books
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to learn on your own or read instructional articles online, watch Youtube videos, webinars, and more.
Volunteer. This is another way to expand your skills while also making the world a better place. Volunteering is also beneficial to your emotional health. According to research, those who volunteer become happier, enjoy reduced stress and gain self-esteem. It also increases your social connections. In turn, all these factors contribute to a healthier, longer life.
New friends. Following a loss, making new friends is often imperative. If you’re like most people in a relationship, you
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spent most of your free time with your partner. As a result, you may have only a small pool of friends. So get in touch with old friends and catch up. You might discover new things you have in common that help rekindle your friendship. Also, make new friends through work, classes, and volunteering. Meetup.com is another option. You’ll discover a plethora of different types of groups. There’s truly something for everyone.
Music. If you’re a music lover, you
know what a mood-booster music can be. Yet, if you’re like most people, you’ve listened to the same few genres of music throughout your life. So visit your library to explore different types of music, and check out a variety of CDs. Try multiple artists within each genre, since styles vary widely among any genre. You just might be surprised at the music you fall in love with and have been missing all your life. Beyond the more popular rock, rap, R&B, and country, there’s also folk, blues, jazz, and classical. Also, don’t skip over the world music section. You’ll find Irish/Celtic, flamingo, reggae, Latin, Zydeco, Afrobeat, and so much more.
Movies & film. Everyone has their favorite movie genres. But maybe it’s time to
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give some of those other genres a chance. Also, look for independent movie theaters where you can catch indie and foreign films. You’ll often find award-winning flics in these theaters that never make it into mainstream theaters.
ativity, broadens your horizons, and best of all, it’s fun. You can travel by car, train, or plane. Make the most of your trips by doing research before you go so you hit the right weather and don’t waste your trip figuring out what to do and see.
Art. This isn’t a world just for artists.
Food. Learn new cooking or baking skills on your own or by taking cooking classes. You might also take up a new pastime of cooking your favorite cuisine. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the delectable experience. Explore a broader variety of foods. Taste a wider range of fruits and vegetables, and hit restaurants to try out cuisines you’ve never had before.
Although you might discover you have a hidden talent you never realized. Think painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, printmaking, and so much more. The other option is the simple enjoyment of looking at art. Check out some art museums and galleries. You might even want to pick up a book or take a class on art appreciation to understand art at a whole new level.
Crafts. Hobbies offer a host of benefits
in addition to the crafty things you can make, keep, and give. Crafting relieves stress and depression, provides challenge, prevents boredom, and can even generate additional income. Consider wood crafts, leatherwork, needlework, glassmaking, paper crafts, and countless other options.
Travel. Whether you choose to explore
your own state, other parts of the country, or the world, you’ll reap many benefits. Travel can be educational, enhances cre-
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Sports & Fitness. Make exercise a regular part of your routine. This is one of the most valuable things you can do for your physical and emotional health. Oh, but you don’t like the “E” word? Then consider a sport. There are so many to choose from, whether you like team sports or prefer going solo. Golf, volleyball, tennis, kickball, swimming, martial arts, and rollerskating are just a few of your options. ESP Kimberly Blaker is a professional freelance writer. She writes articles, content, and blog posts for a variety of publications and a broad range of industries. Find her at kimberlyblaker.com.
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FamilyCalendar Sunday September 1
2019 Sunset Concerts West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 The popular Sunset Concert series, sponsored by the town of Dauphin Island, will be getting underway in just over a month and the first (and last) event will once again be held at historic Fort Gaines. townofdauphinisland.org
Monday September 2
Bud Morris Memorial Run for the Mullet 7:30 AM Lillian Community Club, 34148 Widell Avenue Lillian, AL, 36549 5K and Fun Run to benefit Optimist Club of Perdido Bay programs for children. www.eventbrite.com Run for the Mullet 5K and 1 Mile 7:30 AM Lillian Community Club, 34148 Widell Avenue Lillian, AL, 36549 All proceeds to support “Our mission is KIDS” & “Bringing out the BEST in KIDS” eventbrite.com
Wednesday September 4
Put a Pause on Pollution Observe and Explore Day (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Free eco-educational activities for children 10 and under. grahamcreekpreserve.org Jo Watson Hackl - Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Author Event - Jo Watson Hackl - Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe 251-928-5295 www.pageandpalette.com Old Crow Medicine Show 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 www.mobilesaenger.com
Thursday September 5
United Way of Baldwin County Campaign Kick Off Luncheon 11:00 AM Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Join us for our annual United Way of Baldwin County Campaign Kick Off Luncheon featuring Legendary Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl www.unitedway-bc.org Maker Space 4:00 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 For ages 9 and up. Learn to make alternatives to single-use plastic wrap in our Maker Space. Sign up at Eventbrite at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/fhpl-maker-space-reusable-foodwraps-tickets-68522644073 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Sunset Series (Free) 6:00 PM Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 The 2019 Sunset Series will kick off with a movie screening of Aquaman. Residents and visitors are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and cooler and join us for a movie under the stars right beside our beautiful beach front. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1463/Sunset-Series. Steel Magnolias Opening Night 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Join us for our opening night celebration, “Shelby’s Wedding
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Friday September 6
First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36521 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 251-968-6721 sbct.biz
Saturday September 7
Mother-Daughter Market 9:00 AM 21840 Sedlack Rd Silverhill, AL, 36576 Mother-Daughter Market invites you to “Out In The Country” for our September event! Our market is filled with farmhouse style, vintage inspired, chippy paint, seasonal, home decor & furniture. Grab your friends, bring the truck, & come on out to the country! Swampfest 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Coastal Response Center, 7385 Hwy 188 Coden, AL, 36523 Annual Fundraiser to support the South Bay Food Pantry. With your generous donations of canned & dry goods, together, we are helping families have food on their tables. Activities include Gumbo Cook-off, Car show, Swampkids contest and more. Llama Llama Character Visit & Storytime at Barnes & Noble 12:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Llama Llama Character Visit & Storytime at Barnes & Noble Magnolia Firefighter’s Festival 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Magnolia Springs Fire Rescue, 14809 Gates Avenue Magnolia Springs, AL, 36555 Join the Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department for a fun filled afternoon of music, food, beer, and arts and crafts.There will also be a kids area with an inflatable bounce house, water slide and other activities. eventbrite.com Hurricane Run 5K and Fun Run 6:30 PM Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 allevents.in A Tribute to Merle Haggard 7:00 PM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 Marty Haggard, oldest son of the legendary Merle Haggard, pays tribute to his dad through stories and songs. Enjoy an evening of real country music. Marty will be available after the show to meet & greet. martyhaggardtickets.com 2019 Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon Gulf Shores Main Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Enjoy a beautiful gulf swim and a fast, flat bike and run course at a great venue! 615-415-3520 www.team-magic.com
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7th Annual Captains for Kids Event (Free) Various Locations, Fun, free day on the water for kids with special needs and illnesses. Activities include: dolphin cruises, fishing charters, pirate cruise, parasailing, airboat rides, eco tours, sailing excursions and more. We have many different locations along the Gulf Coast and Florida Keys. www.captainsforkids.com
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South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias”. Showtimes on Saturday are 2:30pm and 7:30pm. 251-968-6721 sbct.biz
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Sunday September 8
2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mobile Bay Area 12:30 AM Bienville Square, Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us for the 2019 Mobile Bay Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=12048&pg=entry Dead Head Ride 6:30 AM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 A challenging ride to support brain injured veterans and provide lifesaving care www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-deadhead-ride-tickets-62257082610 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 251-968-6721 sbct.biz
Tuesday September 10
10th Annual Awareness Event 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98 Daphne, AL, 36526 From top draft pick to prison, listen to a story of drug addiction to recovery while supporting Baldwin County’s youth. baldwindrugcourt.com
Wednesday September 11
Original Oyster House Free Lunch for First Responders 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Original Oyster House, The Original Oyster House restaurants will honor Mobile and Baldwin county law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and sheriff officers by offering a free “Never Forget” Lunch at either the Gulf Shores or Mobile Causeway location on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2019 from 11 am to 4 pm.
Thursday September 12
Baldwin County Education Coalition’s Golf Classic 1:00 PM Rock Creek Golf Club , Fairhope, AL, 36532 Baldwin County Education Coalition’s Golf Classic www.rockcreekgolf.com/Public-Events.html
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Friday September 13
Live at Five 5:00 PM Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Live at Five is excited to have both Molly Thomas
and the Rare Birds AND Sugarcane Jane. www.swmcchamber.com The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Eagles Hotel California 7:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. www.mobilesaenger.com South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 251-968-6721 sbct.biz
Saturday September 14
Baldwin County Cancer Chase 8:00 AM OWA, 101-N OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 A 5k race through OWA benefiting the Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation. This is a local cancer charity that helps cancer patients in Baldwin and Mobile County. runsignup.com/Race/AL/Foley/BaldwinCountyCancerChase Fort Gaines Event 10:00 AM Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Come and see the Pirates as they pilfer and pillage Isle Dauphine and fight against
Spanish and British Galleons. Who knows, you may even find a pirate’s treasure. dauphinisland.org/fort-gaines/ Season’s Market Days 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Seasons Consignment, Crafts & Gifts, Daphne, AL, 36526 Local Arts & Crafts Festival. Free Event. Family Friendly. Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party Storytime 11:00 AM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us on Saturday, 9/14, at 11a.m. for our National Storytime & Activities! We’ll be reading Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party. 50 Year Anniversary Celebration Of Scooby-Doo! 2:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Come and celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Scooby-doo with us. We will be doing a storytime and activities. Author Signing Event 2:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Please join us for a book signing featuring The Canvas Adventures. This novel’s mission is to help combat bullying, particularly in children and teens. The book also helps children find their self-worth and purpose in life. Black Tie Bingo Fundraising Gala 7:00 PM Historic Malbis Nursery, 10145 US-90 Daphne, AL, 36526 Come spend the evening with the Berry Strong Foundation at its Inaugural Black Tie Bingo Fundraising Gala. The gala will feature food and drink, live music, silent auction and free Bingo games and prizes. www.eventbrite.com
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Sunday September 15
Baby and Me Storytime 11:00 AM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us on Sunday, 9/15, at 11a.m. for our Baby and Me Storytime! We’ll be reading Moo, Baa, La La La. South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 2:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” 251-968-6721 sbct.biz
Tuesday September 17
Baldwin County Fair 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale , AL, 36567 Baldwin County Fair. 251-947-3247 www.baldwincofair.com
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Thursday September 19
Baldwin County Fair 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale , AL, 36567 Baldwin County Fair. 251-947-3247 www.baldwincofair.com Night Market 5:00 PM The Fort Container Park, Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 A join us for a fun evening of shopping local makers, crafters, artists and Guncles Gluten Free delicacies at The Night Market at The Fort! Sunset Series (Free) 6:00 PM Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Concert - Jimmy Lumpkin. Residents and visitors are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and cooler and join us for a movie under the stars right beside our beautiful beach front. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1463/Sunset-Series. Food and Folly 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Fort Whiting, 1630 S Broad Street Mobile, AL, 36605 Enjoy carnival music by the Excelsior Band, a wine grab, silent auction, wine tasting and sample some of your favorite local cuisine. www.ucpmobile.org
Friday September 20
Golf for the Gift 1:00 PM Rock Creek Golf Club , 140 Clubhouse Dr Fairhope, AL, 36532 Charity Golf Scramble for the
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Saturday September 21
Alabama Coastal Cleanup 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Various Locations, You or your organization can volunteer to clean Alabama’s coastal waterways and beaches alabamacoastalcleanup.com Jubilee Race for Life 5K and Fun Run 8:00 AM Christ the King Field, 1515 6th St Daphne, AL, 36526 Benefits: Bayside Medical Missions which provides surgeries for persons of limited resources. eventbrite.com Smithsonian Museum Day Live (Free) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, AL, 36602 Battleship Memorial Park is participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s 2019 Museum Day Live. This yearly event gives the public the opportunity to tour participating museums and historical sites free of charge with a Smithsonian Museum Day Live tickets. To receive your free tickets go to www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2019/ Two free admission tickets will be issued per email. www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museumday-2019 2019 Gulf Coast Hunting and Fishing Expo 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, The Grounds, 1035 Cody road North Mobile, AL, 36608 Join us for Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoors Products and Services, Guest Speakers, Live Music, Possible Celebrity Appearances, Prize Giveaways and good ole’ Family Fun Entertainment! gchuntfishexpo.com Sediments and Worms Observe and Explore Day (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Free eco-educational activities for children 10 and under. grahamcreekpreserve.org Art of the Sea Turtle! 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Eastern Shore Art Center invites the community to engage in creativity and conservation as we celebrate TURTLES! Guests will enjoy interactive booths, art exhibits, art projects, and grab bags. From Red Bellies and Gophers to Loggerheads and Leatherbacks, turtles are taking over ESAC! Batman Day 2:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us on Saturday, 9/21, at 2p.m. for our Batman Event! Yoga Week with Yoga Life Fair 2:30 PM Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Start Yoga Week with Yoga Life Fair an afternoon of raffle prizes, performances, live music, booths and yoga classes for all levels, to raise food for local food banks while building awareness about living consciously and meeting others that do so. Baldwin County Fair 5:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 12:00 AM, 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale , AL, 36567 Baldwin County Fair. 251-947-3247 www.baldwincofair.com
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An Evening of the Carol Burnett Show 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 S Carlen Street Mobile, AL, 36606 One Weekend Event Only!! Do not miss your chance to come relive the comedy classics of Carol Burnett! 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com
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2019 Gulf Coast Hunting and Fishing Expo 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, The Grounds, 1035 Cody road North Mobile, AL, 36608 Join us for Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoors Products and Services, Guest Speakers, Live Music, Possible Celebrity Appearances, Prize Giveaways and good ole’ Family Fun Entertainment! gchuntfishexpo.com An Evening of the Carol Burnett Show 2:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 S Carlen Street Mobile, AL, 36606 One Weekend Event Only!! Do not miss your chance to come relive the comedy classics of Carol Burnett! 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Bike MS: Tour de Beach 2019 Spring Hill Suites at The Wharf, 4673 Wharf Parkway West Orange Beach, AL, 36561 An extraordinary experience marked by passion, inspiration, determination and fun. Feel the electricity at the starting line and the remarkable support throughout your journey as we unite in our mission to end MS. 800-344-4867
Wednesday September 25
PAW Patrol Live 10:00 AM Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive Mobile, AL, 36602 PAW Patrol Live www.mobilecivicctr.com Doing The Most Good Annual Luncheon 12:00 PM Riverview Plaza, 64 S Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Annual Salvation Army Luncheon. This is an event to raise funds and awareness for the Good that is being done in Baldwin and Mobile Counties. Our special guest for this year is the legendary Terry Bradshaw app.mobilecause.com/form/tLFj_w?vid=1bu3x&f bclid=IwAR0TG9n75sQjkuclj7reZsJ6WThXI2T08 mf4_pg13cvAnhwJIzQMRMXRL6g
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3D Printing 4:15 AM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Come to the FHPL Computer Lab and print a thing! If you have never designed anything in 3D CAD we will get you started. Or, log in to your personal Tinkercad account to work on your designs and print them out during class. Ages 13 and up, including adults. 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Eastern Shore Kids Market 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Civic Center, 161 N. Section St. Fairhope, AL, 36532 Largest and
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FamilyCalendar longest-running kid’s consignment sale on the eastern shore. Shop with us and find quality, resale items in sizes from infant to Jr. We also have toys, books, backpacks/bags, sports equipment, furniture, strollers, costumes, shoes, dance outfits, and much more! easternshorekidsmarket.com Sunset Series (Free) 6:00 PM Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Concert - John Hart. Residents and visitors are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and cooler and join us for a movie under the stars right beside our beautiful beach front. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1463/Sunset-Series.
Friday September 27
Eastern Shore Kids Market 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Fairhope Civic Center, 161 N. Section St. Fairhope, AL, 36532 Largest and longest-running kid’s consignment sale on the eastern shore. Shop with us and find quality, resale items in sizes from infant to Jr. We also have toys, books, backpacks/bags, sports equipment, furniture, strollers, costumes, shoes, dance outfits, and much more! easternshorekidsmarket.com Max Brallier - Fun Kid’s Bus & Activities! The Last Kids on Earth 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Page and Palette, 32 S Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532` Children’s Author Signing, Meet and Greet, and activities such as a scavenger hunt, snacks, face painting, and much more! Live at Five Concert Series 5:00 PM Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope, AL, 36532 The Tip Tops will be back at the Live at Five Concert Series on Friday, September 27th! Fourth Fridays: Evenings at the Eastern Shore
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Saturday September 28
Rummage Sale at Daphne United Methodist 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street Daphne, AL, 36526 Rummage Sale to benefit missions. 1st Annual Charity Paddle Event with Orange Beach Paddle Sports 8:00 AM Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr Foley, AL, 36535 Benefiting the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Group & Friends of the Preserve. All paddle craft welcome! Eastern Shore Kids Market 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Fairhope Civic Center, 161 N. Section St. Fairhope, AL, 36532 Largest and longest-running kid’s consignment sale on the eastern shore. Shop with us and find quality, resale items in sizes from infant to Jr. We also have toys, books, backpacks/bags, sports equipment, furniture, strollers, costumes, shoes, dance outfits, and much more! easternshorekidsmarket.com Poker Run ($20 per poker hand; $5 box lunch per person) 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Various Locations, Emerald Angels of the Gulf Coast 99s is hosting a Poker Run to raise money to fund aviation scholarships for female pilots to further their training and to become more proficient in their skill as a pilot. www.eagc99s.org 8th Annual Delta Dash 9:00 AM Live Oak Landing Tensaw River Recreational Area, 8700 Stockton Way Bay Minette, AL, 36507 The 8th Annual Delta Dash will take place on Satur-
day, September 28th at Live Oak Landing. With new thrills, a new course and new challenges Sibshops- Baldwin County (Free) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street Daphne, AL, 36526 The Autism Society of Alabama sponsors Sibshops geared towards siblings of individuals with different abilities. Sibshops are high energy events where siblings can meet other siblings, play fun games, learn about services their loved one might receive and talk about their brother or sister’s different abilities. Ages 8 and up. For questions or to register, please email michelle@autism-alabama.org 251-441-0642 31st Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Main Street, Olde Towne Daphne, Daphne, AL, 36526 The 31st Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts is set to attract thousands to the oak-lined Main Street of Daphne, Alabama September 28th and 29th. Art, music & seafood meet southern charm at this annual festival set along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts this family-friendly festival each year in coordination with the City of Daphne. www.thejubileefestival.com/festival-info How I Met My Monster Storytime & Activities 11:00 AM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us on Saturday, 9/28, at 11a.m. for Storytime! We’ll be reading How I Met My Monster. Lynyrd Skynyrd 12:00 PM The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Lynyrd Skynyrd live in Orange Beach alwharf.com/amphitheater.php Demigod Event 2:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Join us on Saturday, 9/28, at 2p.m. for a special Demigod Event! We’ll be celebrating the release of the 4th book in the Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan. St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial , 2703 Battleship Pkwy Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us for the St. Jude Walk/Run during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, to raise money for the kids of St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for anything. Let’s end childhood cancer. Together fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Walk/ Walk?pg=entry&fr_id=107583
Sunday September 29
31st Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Main Street, Olde Towne Daphne, Daphne, AL, 36526 Details September 28. www.thejubileefestival.com/festival-info Golf Tournament for Family of the Fallen 1:00 PM Quail Creek, 19841 Quail Creek Dr Fairhope, AL, 36532 Family of the Fallen is hosting their first ever Golf Tournament. Come out for an afternoon of fun with friends that includes swag, playing golf and other outdoor activities while also helping to support a great cause www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-tournament-hosted-byfamily-of-the-fallen-tickets-65691566243
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Wednesday October 2
Bats and Owls Observe and Explore Day (Free) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive Foley, AL, 36535 Free eco-educational activities for children 10 and under. grahamcreekpreserve.org 16th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest: A Birding & Nature Festival Various Locations, Join us Oct. 2 – 5 for the 16th annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest, a birding and nature festival, and experience many opportunities to see birds, alligators, wildflowers, dolphins, and other wildlife. And learn about their habitats! weeksbay.org/events/alabama-coastal-birdfest/
Thursday October 3
A$AP — Baldwin County 6:00 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fiarhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Do you live in Baldwin County? Are you a high school student who has an interest in attending the University of Alabama? Don’t miss this chance to hear valuable information and tips regarding admission to UA and scholarship opportunities. 205-348-1737 Movies at Meyer Park (Free) 6:00 PM Meyer Park, 400 E 22nd Ave Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the second annual Movies at Meyer Park series, scheduled for October 3, October 17 and October 24. Locals and visitors are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Meyer Park for a movie under the stars. 16th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest: A Birding & Nature Festival Various Locations, Join us Oct. 2 – 5 for the 16th annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest, a birding and nature festival, and experience many opportunities to see birds, alligators, wildflowers, dolphins, and other wildlife. And learn about their habitats! weeksbay.org/events/alabama-coastal-birdfest/
Friday October 4
2019 Focus Women’s Conference 8:00 AM Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL, 36602 A full day of speakers, workshops, panels, networking, vendors, and a career expo to give you the tools and network you need. Platinum VIP includes a signed book and photo-op with Elizabeth Smart. focusWC.com Feline Fun Night ($40.00) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Bayfront Park, Daphne, AL, 36526 This is our only major fundraising event for the year. Its proceeds provide the fund for all rescue and medical work we provide for stray and feral cats in Baldwin County. Appetizers, open bar, and dinner will be served. FFN includes a silent auction of feline and non-feline items donated by the community. First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, 36521 Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. JAES Fundraiser 6:00 PM Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us for a night of Food, Drinks, Live Music,
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Saturday October 5
Baldwin Bicycle Fest, featuring the Tour de Foley 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Heritage Park, 101 E Laurel Avenue Foley, AL, 36535 Routes will be different for each different skill level and ability of the riders. Event will begin at 7:00 am for the 100 milers. The 16,26, 62 routes will start at 8:00 am. baldwinbikefest.com Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 We are so excited that Barry Baskin has volunteered to lead a group in Fairhope. To find out more information, please visit our website. worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/fairhope-alabamadowntown/ Rubber Ducky Regatta 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Cooper Riverside Park, Mobile, AL We are dropping 10,000 Rubber Ducks into the Mobile River at 11:00am. The lucky ducky’s adopter can win a cruise for two on the Carnival Fantasy! The event will have sweet treats and kids’ activities. You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. www.rubberduckyregatta.com/#Tickets Cat in the Hat Character Visit & Storytime 12:00 PM Barnes and Noble, 30500 State Highway 181 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Please join us for a very Special Character visit from Cat in the Hat! We will be reading Storytime, hosting activities, taking pictures and having snacks in our Cafe beginning at noon! Hound Dog Music Fest 3:00 PM Hidden Lake, Barn & Chapel, 19437 Co Rd 9 Silverhill, AL, 36576 Hound Dog Music Fest is entering its third year to support the Baldwin Humane Society. 251-454-6534 Fall Festival 5:00 PM Street’s Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens Inc., 17750 S Greeno Rd Fairhope, AL, 36532 Come join us on October 5th for a fun fall festival event with face painting, pumpkin carving, balloon animals, hotdogs & drinks.
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16th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest: A Birding & Nature Festival Various Locations, Join us Oct. 2 – 5 for the 16th annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest, a birding and nature festival, and experience many opportunities to see birds, alligators, wildflowers, dolphins, and other wildlife. And learn about their habitats! weeksbay.org/events/alabama-coastal-birdfest/
Sunday October 6
Special Needs Expo (Free) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, GulfQuest Maritime Museum, Mobile Bay Parents and Eastern Shore Parents will hot their 3rd Annual Special Needs Expo, on Sunday, October 6 from 2pm - 5pm at GulfQuest Maritime Museum. Admission is FREE and attendees will have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and learn about products, support groups, recreational activities, healthcare, therapy and other services for children and adults with special needs. This is a family friendly event that will include face painting, ballon animals, live creatures from Animal Tales and more! Guests will also have an opportunity to tour GulfQuest and enjoy the hands-on activities and exhibits. A big thank you to our sponsors, Thomas Hospital/Infirmary Health, Palmer’s Toyota, High Hopes 4 Autism, NBC 15 and Publications Press. For more information or to become an exhibitor please call 251-929-2099 or email lynn@easternshoreparents.com 251-929-2099
Thursday October 10
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Community Night 6:00 AM Daphne United Methodist Church, 2401 Main Street Daphne, AL, 36526 Make plans to attend the Bullying Awareness and Prevention Community Night, which will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Daphne United Methodist Church Community Life Center. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; however, the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Nature Photography Presentation by Stephanie T. Pluscht (Free) 6:00 PM 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Nature Photography Presentation by Stephanie T. Pluscht 48th Annual National Shrimp Festival Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E. Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Savor fresh from the Gulf seafood at the 48th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event from October 10 – 13. Enjoy Music, Outdoor World, Contests, Children’s Activity Village and much more. 251-968-7200 www.myshrimpfest.com
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5K & 10K Shrimp Festival Run 7:50 AM Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E. Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 All net proceeds of the run will benefit local charities in Coastal Alabama. www.myshrimpfest.com/5k--10k-race.html
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First and Third Mondays
The Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society 7:00 PM Hot Wheels Skating Rink, 616 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, AL, 36526 The Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society
First and Third Tuesdays
5 Rivers StoryTime (Free) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month is StoryTime at 5 Rivers. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stop by for a free reading of a nature based story followed by arts and crafts. 10-11am, free, no registration necessary. 251-625-0814 www.outdooralabama.com/ activities/5-rivers-alabama-delta-resource-center
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Read and Discover: Story Time! (Ages 2-6) 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join Miss Paula for early learning activities. Tabletop Game Night (Free) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Join us each week for good old fashioned Board Games! All ages! All skill levels. All levels of FUN. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org
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Family Story Time 10:30 AM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Miss Stephanie presents family storytime for all to enjoy! Girls Who Code 4:15 PM Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by sponsoring coding clubs in schools, libraries, and community centers all over the country. Our club, Code Cats, is open to girls in grades 3rd - 5th who want to learn more about coding, programming computers, and have fun 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/
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Book Buzz Book Club 4:00 PM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Have a new favorite book and can’t wait to tell someone about it? Come to Book Buzz and we will discuss what you have been reading. Grades 5-12.
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Code Club (Free) 3:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Join SFPL for this free weekly club that helps kids aged 8-18 to learn how to code. www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org K-3 Book Club (Free) 3:30 PM Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, AL, 35626 K - 3rd Book Club 251-620-2500 www.daphnelibrary.org
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Art and Coloring Class (Free) 1:00 PM Daphne Public Library, 2607 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Art and Coloring Class 251-621-2818 www.daphnelibrary.org
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Free Build 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Free build for all ages. 251-928-7483 www.fairhopelibrary.org/ Daphne Farmers Market 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 2305 US-98 Daphne, AL, 36526 Daphne Farmers Market
Classes/Support Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meeting is held at 3 Circle Church, 10274 Highway 104, Fairhope. from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-460-2727 or 1-800-4891886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counsuling services to adoptive families. Bridge Support Group A place where parents with similar experiences come together to share stories, advice and love. These families have had babies who: were stillborn, born with a lethal anomaly (such as Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, skeletal dysplasia, anencephaly) or had a baby that only lived in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our families are from all over the Gulf Coast and all have beautiful stories to tell. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month, 5:30pmuntil. Dinner is served. 1st floor conference room of Strada Center, 1601 Center Street, Mobile. Contact: Rene Sprague RN, MSN rgilstrapsprague@health. southalabama.edu, 251-610-5264. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Celebration MOPS Fairhope (Meets During School Year Only) Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call for info at 251928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Family Center’s Positive Parenting Classes are held on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am and Responsible Parenting with focus on fathers, co-parenting and economic stability/child support are Wednesday mornings 9 am-11 am and Monday evenings 6 pm-8pm. Call 251-947-4700 to register for either class. at The Family Center is located at 22671 Hwy. 59 South, Robertsdale. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Want to find your mom tribe? Join us at Fairhope
MOPs. Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 9:30-11:30am at Fairhope United Methodist Church in the Christian Life Center. For additional information regarding MOPS International please visit www.mops.org. For additional information regarding Fairhope MOPs Registration and childcare availability please e-mail is at fairhopemops@yahoo. com or visit or Facebook page, Fairhope MOPs. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-626-1610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. For information, please email jlbarber5@ bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week
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of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 949-3676 to schedule. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For info contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www.thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Pre-registration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Preregistration required. Call 279-1373. 10-11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harborl. Call 800-477-1104. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for info. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205-937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229.
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The Shape of Play
Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
From octagonal stop signs and rectangular doors, from triangular roofs to circular wheels— children experience shapes in every part of their daily lives. Finding opportunities to talk about and explore shapes not only helps children identify and organize visual information, it helps them learn skills in other curriculum areas including reading, math, and science. For example, an early step in understanding numbers and letters is to recognize their shape. Learning shapes also helps children understand other signs and symbols that support their later literacy. Preparing for the shape of things to come, the following recommended toys are ideal introductions to basic shapes in their variety of functions and forms.
by Gerry Paige Smith
Shape Sorter House
Chunky Puzzle Shapes
The shape sorter house from Battat is a take-along shape sorting playset that comes with 12 different shape pieces, a set of 6 keys and versatile sorting features that explore both shape and color. Shapes are easy to hold and manipulate as they fit perfectly through a hole of the same shape somewhere around the house. Each of the six keys feature a distinctive shape that will only unlock its matching shape door. When kids find the right key shape, they can unlock the door revealing the shaped blocks inside. Cleverly designed to store its components, the Shape Sorter House’s sturdy carry handle makes it an ideal take-along toy for continued exploration and entertainment. Combining motor skill development, shape recognition and pretend play, the Shape Sorter House unlocks loads of learning fun for the preschool set!
Introducing eight familiar shapes, this extra-thick wooden puzzle with easy-to-grasp, chunky pieces is perfect for little hands. Each basic shape puzzle piece is embedded in a contrasting color and has a matching full-color picture underneath. The shape name is also printed on the puzzle board. Kids may place the pieces on the puzzle board, but the pieces also stand upright and may be used as manipulatives or pieces in other imaginative play. Children can take a puzzle piece around the house to match it with similar shapes in their own environment, reinforcing their understanding of shape. Supporting hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, visual perception, and shape/color recognition, Melissa & Doug’s Chunky Puzzle Shapes is a must have on the preschooler puzzle shelf.
Serving Shapes Tea Set
Play Forms for Toddlers
This colorful tea set serves up a rich menu of shape recognition, sorting, and sequencing every time kids host a pretend tea party. Featuring a sturdy tea pot and five colorful cup/saucer pairs, the tea time play is just the part of the exploration laid on the table. Each cup and saucer set comes in color and shape combinations that explore colors and counting. Kids can also work on their matching skills by pairing the shaped pegs on each saucer with the corresponding holes on the bottom of each cup. The cups and saucers fit inside the tea pot for easy clean-up and simple storage! The table is set for many afternoons of skill-building steeped in playtime with the Serving Shapes Tea Set from Learning Resources.
Before they cultivate the fine motor control to manipulate the smaller shapes of puzzle pieces and sorting boxes, toddlers can still take big strides into active shape-informed play. The Play Forms set for toddlers includes five big three-dimensional shapes (two blocks, a ramp, a cylinder and a half cylinder) constructed with solid bounce-back inner core foam covered with durable vinyl in primary colors. Soft and lightweight, these outsized, moveable shapes are perfect for climbing and gross motor exploration by toddlers. The forms don’t include connections so stacking is limited, but they are lightweight enough for little kids to rearrange and configure into forts, obstacle courses or buildings of their own design. Ideal for active play and exploration indoors, these forms combine toddler energy with a lively landscape of shapes.
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(Battat)
(Constructive Playthings)
(Learning Resources)
Gerry Paige Smith is a syndicated columnist recommending the best products for kids and their families. Discover more at www.PageBookMedia.com
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B+ Violence: B Sexual Content: A Profanity: AAlcohol / Drug Use: C+ Enzo, perfectly voiced with Kevin Costner’s warm, gravelly tones, is a dog who wants to be human. He believes that, if he learns everything he needs to in his life, he can be reincarnated as a man. Luckily for him, he’s adopted by Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), a racecar driver who names him after Enzo Ferrari, founder of the famous Ferrari company. The two bond immediately, with a shared love for watching races on TV. In fact, Enzo watches lots of television and credits it for teaching him about people. His love of racing and study of humans leads Enzo to use racing metaphors to explain his life and that of the people around him. The bond between Enzo and Denny is briefly tested when Denny marries Eve (played with big-eyed, waif-like fragility by Amanda Seyfried). But soon Enzo connects with Eve and eventually baby Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong). And then the road of life takes a sharp curve and Enzo throws himself into helping Denny steer the course. As Enzo tells the audience, “A true champion can accomplish things a normal person would consider impossible.” Parents looking for clean family entertainment can comfortably take older kids or grandma to see this film without worrying about uncomfortable moments. Small children, however, will likely find a few parts of the film disturbing. This is a film that unabashedly celebrates marriage, parenting, and families. If you love the dog movie genre, you’ll love The Art of Racing in the Rain.
MPAA Rating: PG Overall: BViolence: BSexual Content: AProfanity: A Alcohol / Drug Use: BIn this live-action adaptation, the perky preschooler of television fame only graces the screen for a few minutes as we’re filled in on Dora’s adventurous upbringing in the Peruvian jungle. But soon, we’re introduced to teenage Dora, (Isabela Moner) whose idyllic lifestyle amongst the flora and fauna is brought to an abrupt halt when her parents announce that they’re off to investigate Inca ruins in the wilds and she’s not invited. Instead, she’s being shipped off to the big city to live with her cousin Diego, (Jeff Wahlberg.) Any homeschooled kid from a different culture would have a rough go in a crowded high school, but Dora’s even more a fish out of water. Unfortunately, a class field trip ends in Dora, Diego and two other kids being drugged, kidnapped, and dumped in remotest Peru. With the help of a klutzy professor, (Eugenio Derbez) they escape their captors and venture into the jungle in search of Dora’s missing parents. What follows should be a fun adventure story, or, at the very least, a heartwarming lesson in friendship and teamwork. Instead, it’s a hodgepodge of childish jokes, slapstick antics, and legitimately perilous situations that left me wondering what age group the filmmakers had in mind when they put the thing together. When things finally concluded in a celebratory musical number, I felt like singing along with the words, “Lo hicimos! We did it!” Just reaching the end of this movie felt like an accomplishment.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Angry Birds 2 MPAA Rating: PG Overall: AViolence: B+ Sexual Content: AProfanity: A Alcohol / Drug Use: A The birds of Bird Island and the pigs of Piggy Island are sworn enemies who spend their days playing pranks on each other. But their cartoon antics come to a halt when the pigs discover a third island, which is being overtaken by ice. Led by Zeta, the eagles who inhabit the frozen rock are yearning for warmer climes. Instead of planning winter cruises to the tropics, Zeta sets in motion her plans to conquer Bird and Piggy Islands by lobbing frozen ice balls at them. Nothing unites enemies like a common peril, so the pigs call a truce with the birds and they band together to defeat the eagles. The plot sounds way more serious than the film – which is saying a lot. The Angry Birds 2 is full of silly birds acting like eight year old boys – including potty jokes and goofy pranks. But this approach certainly seems to pay off in terms of audience satisfaction. Parents will note that this film manages to include some positive messages amid the animated high jinks. Fortunately, these messages are delivered without too much negative content. There are some “butt” jokes and there’s minor slapstick cartoon violence. The explosions and moments of peril may scare young children, but this movie is safe for most older elementary school kids. The Angry Birds 2 isn’t a film that adults will seek out for their own amusement. But it does have some compensations. There are jokes kids won’t get and the bouncy, nostalgic soundtrack is aimed straight at the adults in the audience. The Angry Birds 2 may not be Oscar bait, but it’s a harmless, fluffy piece of kids’ cinema. It might not soar, but at least it doesn’t crash.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: BViolence: CSexual Content: B+ Profanity: C+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C Halloween comes to Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, and Auggie Hildebrandt (Gabriel Rush) and Chuck Steinberg (Austin Zajur) are trying to convince their friend Stella (Zoe Colletti) to join them in a nefarious prank against the high school bullies. Unfortunately, the thugs react poorly to being the targets of the prank, and proceed to chase them around with a baseball bat. The terrorized youth find shelter with Ramon (Michael Garza) in the local haunted house formerly the mansion owned by the Bellows family, who ran the paper mill in town. Locked in by the bullies, the three friends find an ancient book, written by the Bellows’ mysterious (and allegedly murderous) shut-in daughter Sarah. The only problem? The book seems to be writing grisly deaths for everyone who came into the house. Somewhere around the third grade, everyone I knew in elementary school found one of the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books in the school library. Doing the logical thing, they read it, frightened themselves half to death, and then passed it around to share the scare with as many other kids as possible. PG-13 is just about the perfect rating for this movie. It could have done with less profanity but the violence is mostly vague enough to be absolutely terrifying without trying to just gross you out. Obviously, this film is wildly unsuitable for kids because it is white knuckle terrifying. Don’t bring easily frightened or nightmare prone movie viewers into this one. Brave teens and young adults looking for a good scare can find one here. Eastern Shore Parents I September 2019
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