From catching up on vaccinations to scheduling six-month dental check-ups and annual or sports physicals, to mapping out emergency facilities and specialists, we’ve got plenty of pediatric and family providers on both shores to cater to your specific needs. GENERAL PEDIATRICS Access Health Louisiana Network (Both Shores) accesshealthla.org Locations in multiple parishes, including […]
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We all know that after school activities are good for kids. They’re helpful in: cutting down on electronics use building confidence relieving stress teaching time management There are certainly plenty of opportunities for kids to participate in team sports after school and on weekends, but what about the non-sports kids, or kids who want or […]
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Non-existent bedtimes, indulgent diets, and excessive screentime. It’s summer, the kids are way out of their school routine, and most of us have seriously relaxed all of our usual rules. Right? Don’t beat yourself up, we all do it. It’s fun — for a while, anyway. But, back to school time is right around the […]
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While watching one of my son’s new favorite shows, Adam Ruins Everything (an “educational comedy television series” that, sure, contains the occasional raw language, but appeals to the short tween/teen attention span), the crazily coiffed host tackled the issue of hydration. He cited multiple studies, and even brought in a hydration specialist to dispel many […]
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Most of us are familiar with the concept of summer brain drain. It’s the phenomenon, also known as “summer slide,” where kids on summer break get mentally lazy and actually lose skills and knowledge. According to IDTech.com, “Kids can lose as many as two to three months of math and reading skills over the summer. […]
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The one thing all parents need in the summertime is OPTIONS (and maybe patience)! Sure, it’s nice to have time to chill out at home after a busy school year, but the kids will eventually get stir crazy, which will, in turn, drive their parents crazy. Whether it’s hot or rainy… you’re feeling energetic or […]
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Hooray, we’re finally heading into those lazy days of summer. The heat naturally makes us want to slow things down and take it easy, but there’s no reason to let summer brain drain take a toll on the kiddos. One surefire remedy that’s fun and leisurely, yet mentally stimulating? Summer reading programs! This year’s theme […]
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If you plan on having any lulls between camp sessions and family vacations this summer, you might want to consider a productive activity for your child — earning money! For kids who are getting too old for day camps, but are still too young for summer jobs, there are many ways to give them a […]
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Ah, summer. Does it bring to mind carefree, lazy days filled with snowballs, flip-flops, and swimming pools? That’s a lovely image. But, be honest — does your parenting brain also see a minefield of potential hazards, like Zika-carrying mosquitos, skin cancer-inducing sunburns, and drowning risks? No matter where you fall on the neurotic spectrum, […]
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Outdoor fun — like trips to the beach, pool, and water park — is a huge part of what makes summer great. But once you’ve had your fill and need to chill, don’t forget — it’s summer movie season! Of course, multiple local theaters have cool summer movie programming and deals for already-released kids’ movies […]
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