When in doubt, go to the library. –J.K. Rowling I think most of us are well aware of how instrumental public libraries are in getting our kids into the habit of reading at a young age, but there are even more benefits and resources for the entire family. Access to eBooks and Audiobooks […]
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We’re all concerned about our kids’ nutrition, right? But, there’s so much information out there, much of which seems to contradict itself. On the subject of sugar, however, everyone agrees — it’s important to limit it. In addition to dental health and weight concerns, countless studies have shown it can increase your chances of developing […]
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Laissez les bon temps rouler, y’all! Is your house decked out in purple, green, and gold? Have you eaten plenty of king cake? Have you lined up child care for Mardi Gras week??? (Cue the screeching brakes or needle scratching across the record.) If you haven’t done that last thing, we’ve got you covered. There are […]
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Move over helicopter parents… lawnmower parents are moving in! Yep, here comes yet another label, and yet another reason to second guess your parenting skills. But, as we all know, the challenges that arise as we raise our kids are constant and ever-changing, so it’s probably good to reassess our methods and approaches from time […]
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It’s always a good idea to have a stockpile of indoor play options for those rainy weekends, but it’s even more necessary during the winter, when even in South Louisiana, we just might have extra chilly temps! Sure, you could go to the movies, but if you want to allow the kiddos to explore, create, […]
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Life seems to move so quickly these days. We’re all in a hurry, our attention spans are getting shorter, and OMG, the kids are always staring at screens! What’s one way to get a little respite from the madness? Family game night! According to Psych Central, the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health online […]
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As parents, we’re often caught between two very seemingly disparate goals — giving our kids everything they want… and teaching them to appreciate what they have. Ugh, how do you balance the two, especially at Christmas? Well, we have a few suggestions… Donate Gently Used Toys & Books. Pick a Saturday before Christmas and clear […]
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Here are some fun options for camps on both shores this holiday season. Be sure to confirm availability and other important details with the facility, in case anything has changed since the information below was gathered. New Orleans Adventure Quest Laser Tag 12/24 – 12/28 (no camp on 12/25) & 12/31-1/4 from 7:30am-5:30pm Adventure Quest […]
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It’s no secret that people of all ages in this region love to party, and the fact that this list includes about 20 more events than last year proves it! We’ve pulled together as many family-friendly Christmas, Chanukah, and wintery fun events as we could, divided them into categories — mall Santas, ongoing events, and […]
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As we usher in another joyous holiday season — filled with families, friends, festivities and feasts — it’s an excellent time to take inventory of all the blessings we often take for granted, and pass on the spirit of gratitude to our children. Helping them to realize how lucky we are to have roofs over […]
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