kids • life
TUSCALOOSA’ S FAMILY MAGAZINE
PUBLISHED BY Kids Life Magazine, LLC P. O. Box 2372, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 205.610.9551 email: info @ kidslifemagazine. com www. KidsLifeMagazine. com Facebook. com / kidslifemagazine Twitter: @ kidslifemag Instagram: kidslifemag
PUBLISHER Kitty Collins
EDITORIAL COPY EDITOR Diana Barrett
DISTRIBUTION Mary Jane Turner
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Kitty Collins, Larry Deavers, Linda Holloway, Dave Ramsey, Ashley Sellers
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Features... kids • life
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025
TUSCALOOSA’ S FAMILY MAGAZINE
SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS: WHY IT’ S CRUCIAL AND HOW TO MAKE TIME FOR IT
Are We There Yet?
AUTUMN ADVENTURE IN NORTH ALABAMA
Hiding In Plain Sight: The Women’ s Health Condition Too Often Overlooked
Are We There Yet? Autumn Adventure in North Alabama... 8 Dave Ramsey’ s“ Dave Says”....................... 12 Too Often Overlooked and Misunderstood: Lipedema.... 16 Self-Care For Parents: Why It’ s Crucial and How to Make Time For It.......................... 22 2025 UA Crimson Tide Football Schedule............. 24 2025-2026 Guide to After School Activities........... 26
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THE FALL ISSUE
Dear Readers …
Fall is finally here( well, almost)! Saturdays in Tuscaloosa are filled with cheers, tailgates, and touchdowns and before you know it the air will feel a little crisper and the leaves will begin turning,
In this issue, I’ ve also shared a very personal story- one that speaks to an underrecognized and often misdiagnosed health condition that millions of women live with for decades unknowingly. My hope in sharing is to encourage you or someone you love who may be experiencing a similar path not to give up your search for answers.
Kitty
Happy Fall and Roll Tide!!