Other than driving, allowing your child to stay home unsupervised may be the scariest rite of passage we parents have to endure. But it doesn’t have to be a dramatic transition. We’ve all seen the MacCaulay Culkin holiday classic, but unlike his comically negligent parents, you can actually decide when and how, and make preparations […]
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Like it or not, schools expect and often require a lot of parental involvement these days. Do you find yourself thinking, there’s no way my parents did this much when I was in school? It can be overwhelming to figure out if you’re doing enough when you’re already trying to balance work and domestic duties, […]
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As always, it’s still a tad toasty here in Southeast Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the fall season with the best of them! We’ve put together two lists — one of local and nearby pumpkin patches and corn mazes. The other is a huge list of Halloween events & activities — from […]
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How do I love thee, kids-eat-free nights? Let me count the ways. First, there’s the free food. Second, I don’t have to cook. Third, lots of other people will probably be there for the kids’ night specials, too, so no one will care if your kids aren’t on their best behavior. Below are some […]
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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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