CHS STREAM is Now a Reality
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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 ... Read full article
7 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their ‘Tween’s Health
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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.... Read full article
5 Ways to Keep the Holidays Jolly
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Christmas is normally a time of togetherness, where families and communities can experience the season with each other. However, this Christmas is looking to be different because of the spread of COVID-19 and safety guidelines suggesting that everyon... Read full article
Taking on Team Building
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We took our team building to Topgolf this month, and we brought along the kiddos, too! Topgolf is the newest entertainment destination in Baton Rouge, and after we practiced our golf swings, we really dove in on the exciting experience.... Read full article
Too Many Distractions To Concentrate?
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Concentration is crucial to success at school and work. Now, educators are worried that the ability to concentrate is eroding under the relentless barrage of random messages from cell phones and social media.... Read full article
Children Using Melatonin: Is it Safe?
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Some children may have difficulty producing melatonin or may have another exception that is keeping them from sleeping. Is melatonin the answer?... Read full article
Litterbugs No More: Litter Education in Louisiana
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Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says litter education is critical because it will give children the tools they need to create and sustain environmentally friendly habits.... Read full article
9 Perks of School Uniforms
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School uniforms have a positive effect on students and teachers School uniforms promote a single standard of dress. Therefore, school environments become less competitive and more focused on learning. Research has shown there is a link between a stu... Read full article
From the Brink of Suicide: Why Society Should Talk About Mental Illness
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When I was a teenager, I was hanging out in my room one night when my mom came home really late. She quietly knocked and entered my bedroom. Her face was tear-stained and her voice cracked as she told me where she’d been. She had been attending the f... Read full article
Swimming into Summertime
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Learning to swim is a valuable part of any child’s life, and it’s also a fun form of exercise, especially in the summer. ... Read full article