The school year is almost upon us! Along with pulling together new uniforms and school supplies, it’s time to gear up for extracurricular activities, as well. While there are certainly plenty of opportunities for kids to participate in team sports after school and on weekends, what about the less athletically inclined kids, or kids who […]
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We interrupt your summer for some breaking news… the school year is just around the corner! Sorry, but it’s true. In addition to getting school supplies and uniforms in order, it’s a good time to schedule your children’s wellness appointments. Are they up-to-date on vaccines? Will they need a sports physical for fall athletic leagues? […]
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Oh, libraries, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways… Actually, good luck counting up all the ways our local public libraries will be entertaining and enriching readers, young and old, this summer! Annual summer reading programs at New Orleans Public Libraries, Jefferson Parish Libraries, and St. Tammany Parish Public Libraries are […]
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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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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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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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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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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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