When you live in South Louisiana, summer weather typically comes early and stays late, and most of us live somewhere near either man-made or natural bodies of water. Combine the two, and water safety is a must! According to the Red Cross, more than half of all Americans cannot perform these potentially life-saving tasks: tread […]
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(image is courtesy of the Discovery Channel) Spring break is rapidly approaching — do you have travel plans? If not, don’t despair. Luckily, we live in a region with tons of cool stuff to do — some of which (a) you may not have done, yet, and (b) actually involve stimulating your gray matter! […]
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If you’re looking for parades, egg hunts, and festive family fun, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve pulled together three weekends worth of events to celebrate Easter in New Orleans & on the Northshore! Lakeside Easter Bunny & Train Now through Easter, Monday–Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday Noon – 6pm The Easter Bunny & […]
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Ah, the weather has finally warmed up. Time to break out the flip flops and… panic, because school will be out soon and you haven’t lined up summer camps! No, don’t panic! To help you out, we’ve pulled together plenty of options, whether your child is into low-key art or academics, high-octane sports and […]
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Many of us who love the arts don’t really need to be convinced that arts education is important to our children’s development and enrichment. But for those who see it as a non-essential luxury, there are some compelling, practical purposes to explore, as well. According to Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization […]
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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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