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MIS-C: How it is Affecting Children
Until recently, the headlines about Covid-19 have largely been about the disease in adults, especially the elderly and those people with underlying health conditions.
CHS STREAM is Now a Reality
In the spring of 2016, Catholic High School (CHS) had a STREAM dream–to develop a curriculum that would take the standard STEM approach (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and raise it to the next level by developing and incorporating
Thriving Theater Passion Follows Hearing Loss Recovery Journey
For 21-year-old Grace Graugnard, hearing limitations never registered when she was a child, even though she wore hearing aids and eventually received cochlear implants.
Summer is Here, it Seems
It’s officially summer, but it feels like we should be at the end of summer. I’m wondering if I am going to survive this one. Normally, we have pool parties and friends visiting all summer, and the little ones have sleepovers and our front door is a
Samuel “Sam” H.
in Cover Kid
2019-20 Cover Kid Samuel “Sam” H. felt right at home while fishing during his photo shoot, as he lives on a pond and loves to go fishing with his Dad. His mom refers to him as his Dad’s shadow, and the two enjoy golfing together, going duck hunting,
It’s Hot, Baby! Keeping Little Ones Safe in the Heat
in Health and Wellness, Family Life
Louisiana summers offer a unique sort of heat. And when it comes to babies, it can be downright dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), excessive heat poses the greatest danger to infants and children up to four years old.
Knoxville, Tennessee
This beautiful city is known by many names–Heart of the Valley, Queen City of the Mountains, and Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. But no matter what you want to call it, Knoxville is a beautiful, vibrant city that offers captivating cultural ev
Trusting a Great God in a Great Storm
in Faith
The fourth chapter of the gospel of Mark tells of an account with Jesus and His disciples on a ship. A storm arises while they are out on the sea and the disciples begin to worry. Jesus is asleep in the hinder part of the ship. Some would suggest tha
How Mental Health Can Affect Your Marriage
in Family Life
Marriage isn’t always easy, and neither is managing mental health. When things like anxiety, mood, impulse and substance abuse disorders are present in a relationship, it can be incredibly challenging. But, if we can navigate these things correctly,
A.B. Perk
A.B. Perk knows how to make a garden grow and prepare delicious food from its produce. A.B., which is short for Annabella, is a sixth grader at St. Jude the Apostle School.
13 Homegrown Louisiana Gems
Louisiana is a treasure trove of homegrown gems. From festivals and historic buildings to parks and museums, our state is packed with both indoor and outdoor opportunities for fun. Pack a day bag and let’s go!
Craig C. Greene, MD, MBA
At a young age, Craig C. Greene, MD, MBA learned the value of hard work through his first job of baling hay. That lesson stayed with him as he worked toward becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
7 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their ‘Tween’s Health
A few months ago, my oldest daughter started gleefully announcing that she would soon be a ‘tweenager. Wait a minute. A what? A quick Google search informed us that children between the ages of 10 and 13 are now considered ‘tweens. Oh.
Memories That Last a Lifetime
Kidcam has been creating lasting summer memories since 1974–going on 46 years of fun! We see those who were once campers now coming back to bring their own children to establish wonderful lifetime memories.
2020 Youth Peace Olympics Goes Virtual
in Local News
The First Virtual Opening Ceremony Coming May 30th
My Dream Role: Being the “Yes” Mom
in Get Out of Town, Things To Do, Family Life, Mari Walker, Summer Fun
Once upon a time, in a life not so long ago, I got a chance to play the role of a lifetime: the “yes” Mom.
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Parkview Baptist School Plans New Fine Arts Space
Parkview Baptist School has purchased the former Laser Tag of Baton Rouge building to convert it into a fine arts space, performance center, and self-paced learning studio.
Kidcam Baton Rouge Opens May 26
in Local News
Summer camps are slowly starting to open and one of those is set to open May 26! Kidcam Baton Rouge will be opening its doors on May 26, while following the guidelines set for camps to operate.
Meet Educational Goals with LSU’s Virtual Summer Camps
The coronavirus pandemic put a lot of summer fun on hold for our children, but LSU Online & Continuing Education has transformed their incredibly popular summer camps into virtual experiences that can still be enjoyed this summer, but now, from the s
Summer Camps are Opening! But What About Safety?
in Summer Fun, Local News
The economy is slowly beginning to reopen, and as parents return to work, many are looking for childcare and summer camp options for their children. However, safety remains of utmost concern and families are also wondering how their kiddos will be
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Driving the Future
in Exclusive Online Events, BRPM Monthly Print Calendar
Help "Drive the Future" for children’s health in Louisiana by purchasing a chance to win one of five Lexus vehicles. 100 percent of the proceeds from this raffle will benefit Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital.
AFTER BABY COMES
Zoom from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Learn how to bathe, feed, diaper, dress and hold a baby with a d...
at Zoom
KAYAKS AND COFFEE
BREC’s Greenwood Community Park from 10 a.m.-noon. Looking for something more than your av...
at BREC’s Greenwood Community Park
WEBINAR: SUMMER CAMPS AND COVID-19
Zoom at 6:30 p.m. with Baton Rouge Parents Magazine. Our summer camp partners will join us...
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