Family Matters
Family Man
By Carrie Bevell Partridge
We have a Father's Day tradition in our home. While serving Kevin's favorite breakfast, we have Andrew Peterson's song "Family Man" (from his album Love & Thunder) playing. He sings about trading in his Mustang for a minivan, settling down in a neighborhood, and saving his vacation time for Disneyland--none of which he ever really envisioned before he had children. (more)


Parent Points
Info on protecting your kids from the recession, Boyd Elementary Runners, and "Soaper Heroes". (more)


Pick a Place
New Stage Theatre
By Jennifer Wigginton
One of my favorite memories of elementary school are of a trip my class took to the Temple Theatre in Meridian to see The Velveteen Rabbit. The small private school I attended was wonderful about organizing several field trips each year, and trips to the theatre were some of the most exciting for me. (more)


Birthdays on a Budget
How Moms Cope
By Carrie Bevell Partridge
It's no secret that our nation's economy is struggling, and many of us are feeling the effects of it. This is causing us to cut back in many areas, one of which may be how extravagantly we celebrate our children's birthdays. (more)


Birthday Party Resources
Find vendors in the Jackson Metropolitan area and online for all your birthday party needs. (more)


Celebrating Greener Birthdays
Throw an "eco" nomical party kids won’t soon forget
Giving your child a memorable birthday party is one of the many pleasures of being a parent. But it’s easy to get carried away at the party supply store where everything seems inexpensive…until you check out. Tossing disposable plates, cups, napkins, banners, table coverings and decorations into your cart can easily add up to a hefty chunk of change before even buying a single birthday present, and sadly most of it will end up in the trash as soon as the party is over. (more)


It's June, Time For Hurricane Preparedness
By Matt Swing and Gretchen Cook
For many of us, Hurricane Katrina was a wake-up call. For some of us, it was a devastating, life changing event. For all of us, it was a reminder of how dangerous Mother Nature can be. As hurricane season approaches, it’s better to be prepared this time around. For this, we are happy to provide a few helpful tips for Ridin’ the Storm Out. (Thank you, R.E.O. Speedwagon.) (more)


Our Readers Write
My Chocolate Fountain Birthday Party
By Madeline Cook
Imagine your Aunt has let you borrow a chocolate fountain for your birthday party. Wouldn’t that be great? Think about it! Smothering your face with liquidy chocolate, screaming and laughing with your friends, and dancing in sheer joy of all the delectable chocolate. Stuffing huge strawberries dripping with chocolate into your mouth… What a dream come true! (more)


Parents & Kids Magazine Calendar
June 2009
Family events and activities in the Jackson Metro area, June 2009. (more)