by Ingrid HowardAt the Harmless vs. Hazardous: Promoting Teen Health Workshop held on March 12, keynote speaker Lauren Sisler told the story about a phone call that would change her life.Sisler was a freshman gymnast at Rutgers University. It was late, and she had just gone to sleep. She thought, “Oh, this can’t be good. Who’s calling me in the middle of the … [Read more...]
All In Mountain Brook to Host 2019 Parenting Conference on Jan. 10
All In Mountain Brook, an anti-drug coalition for the city of Mountain Brook, will be hosting a parenting conference on Jan. 10 at Mountain Brook High School geared specifically towards parents of children in grades 6-12.The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. and will include speakers discussing a variety of topics that the organization considers to be some of … [Read more...]
Why Can’t We Be Friends?: All In Mountain Brook Conference to Discuss Peer Relationships
By Emily WilliamsThough the modern-day king of fairy tales, Walt Disney has been quoted as saying, “You are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality.” A reality that goes hand-in-hand with growing up and maturing in any educational system is the struggle to maintain healthy relationships with peers. Because these struggles happen in school hallways … [Read more...]
Tools for Success: All In Mountain Brook Prepares for Annual Parenting Conference
By Emily WilliamsParenting isn’t easy. There isn’t a book that can be read or an app that can be downloaded to solve all of the mysteries and struggles. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t help available.One of the ways the Mountain Brook school system helps parents is through participation in All In Mountain Brook, a community-based nonprofit organization that … [Read more...]