These are very unsettling times, but we want to help in whatever small way we can. We’ve pulled together some very important and helpful links to cover questions and address issues including education and childcare, food assistance, unemployment and financial resources, and general information from school boards and local, state, and national governments. Hang in […]
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Hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1, and doesn’t end until November 30. Are you ready? It’s time to get prepared! We have a checklist from the Red Cross below, but we also have some helpful tips, courtesy of, KidsHealth.Org, on how to prepare your kids and involve them in the before, during, and […]
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Oh, sleep. Sweet, sweet sleep. It becomes quite a precious commodity for most new parents (though, there are apparently mythical, magical children who sleep through the night from day one), and remains an issue for many, even as their children grow. We know why we parents need sleep, but it’s important to understand why and […]
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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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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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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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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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